Motorcycle Premium Suspension Linkage Components for Enhanced Performance

Linkage

On a single-shock dirt bike or dual-sport the linkage is the set of rockers and connecting rods between the swingarm and the shock, and its needle bearings live in the dirtiest spot on the bike. When they dry out or rust the rear end feels harsh or notchy, the shock stops moving freely over small bumps, and in bad cases the linkage bolts seize in the sleeves. This page carries the bearing and rebuild kits that fix it, from Pivot Works and All Balls Racing.

Pick the kit by make, model and year. Linkage kits are model-specific. Every All Balls kit carries a 27-1xxx number and every Pivot Works kit a PWLK- code, and the listing names the application, for example the PWLK-H79-000 kit for the Honda CRF250F 2019–22 or the Husqvarna and KTM kits in the PWLK-HQ and PWLK-T series. Open the listing and confirm your exact model and year range before ordering; a kit for a neighbouring year can use a different sleeve length. Kit contents differ between "bearing kit" and "rebuild kit" listings, so check what each one includes.

Do the swingarm at the same time. The swingarm pivot bearings see the same water and grit, and the rear end is already apart, so it makes sense to pair a linkage kit with a swingarm bearing kit from Suspension Bearings and inspect the shock's lower mount while they are in there (Shocks, Struts & Components). Pack the new bearings with waterproof grease on assembly and torque the pivot bolts to the figures in your service manual.

Loose single bearings and seals, if you only need one, are in Bearings & Seals. Free shipping on orders $50+ (Lower 48).