The Current State of My Bike

As of the start of Spring Break 2010.

Completed: Lowered Rear 1.25" via Dogbones

I completed the lowering of the rear with longer "dogbones". I now flat foot with my thicker sole shoes and I feel more comfortable backing up while I straddle the bike. Handling wise, more leaning required but I don't drive aggressive anyways.

Regarding the installation, not to difficult. The only problem is I had to enlarge the lowering link holes due to the coating. Otherwise, I placed the bike on the rear stands and installed layers of blanket to prevent the bike from dropping to the fenders. Unbolt the bolt & lock nut with 14 & 17 mm wrenches. You may need a small diameter extension and hammer to persuade the bolt from the shock mount. Torque is 56 ft-lb. My brother assisted me to relieve and align the new dogbones. Source: Distribution Jester

I also lowered the side stand. Note I had to bevel the tubing. In hindsight, I wish I did not "splice" the tube but cut the base of the side stand & redo the stand foundation. You will need a 3/8" hex to unbolt the side stand.

2003 Suzuki SV650 Rear Lowering Link Photo Set