Straight Link – Hayabusa 1/2″ | Rear Cushion Lever

The DME Racing Hayabusa 1/2″ Rear Cushion Lever is designed for lowered motorcycles that need a little more ground clearance without making the more aggressive suspension geometry change of a full straight link.

This link is based on the factory Hayabusa suspension lever, with the lower mounting hole relocated 1/2″. This provides approximately 1/2″ of additional ground clearance while keeping the rear suspension action much closer to stock.

What is the Purpose of this Link?

Lowering a Hayabusa for drag racing reduces the clearance underneath the motorcycle. The DME Racing 1/2″ Link gives you approximately 1/2″ of additional ground clearance without making the larger geometry change of the 2″ Straight Link.

This is the better choice for riders who only need a small amount of additional clearance and want to keep rear suspension action closer to the factory setup.

FITMENT

• Suzuki Hayabusa Gen1 – when ordered with bearings, the pivot sleeve is not included; reuse the existing factory sleeve.
• Suzuki Hayabusa Gen2 – order with the DME bearing package to guarantee fitment.
• Recommended for bikes over 60″

FEATURES

• CNC-machined billet aluminum
• Provides approximately 1/2″ of additional ground clearance
• Suspension action remains closer to stock than with the 2-inch Straight Link
• Requires shorter suspension links
• Uses factory bearings and sleeves unless otherwise specified
• Made in the U.S.A.

1/2″ vs. 2″ – Which Link Do I Need?

Choosing the correct DME Racing rear cushion lever depends primarily on how low the motorcycle is, how much additional ground clearance is needed, and how much change in rear suspension action is acceptable.

Choose the 1/2″ Link If: You need some additional ground clearance but do not need the maximum clearance of the 2-inch Straight Link. It is the less aggressive option and keeps suspension action closer to the factory geometry.

Choose the 2″ Straight Link If: Your Hayabusa is aggressively lowered for drag racing and ground clearance is a major concern. This option provides substantially more clearance, but the larger geometry change also makes the rear suspension significantly stiffer.