With AltRider's Variable Height Suspension Lowering Linkage customize your suspension to either lower or rasie your seat height. Lower your seat 12mm (0.4 in) 25mm (1 in) or raise your seat 6mm (0.24 in) or 19mm (0.75 in) from factory height. Robust 6mm thick UHMW integrated linkage guard to protect the lower shock mount (removable with 3x M6 flush mounted fasteners). The only offering with a built-in plastic guard doesn't transfer impact like other rigid guards and won't snag like aluminum will. Adjustments are made with inserts that have the seat height setting laser etched on them. Each insert has 2 different holes and can rotated two different ways for a total four different ride heights. The inserts have the seat height adjustments etched on the inserts. OEM grade needle bearings with integrated dust seals to provide OEM level ingress protection Pair the Variable Suspension Links with the innovative AltRider Adjustable Aluminum Side Stand for the Africa Twin and always have a reliable and sturdy kick stand no matter how your suspension height is set. Note: Lowering or raising the rear of your bike will change the geometry and handling of the bike. Please make necessary adjustments to your fork height in order to match the stock geometry or your riding preference.