Re: Lowering an SV 650 (Rocket51)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rocket51 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's an '02. But I swear there's a c clip in there. What's on the newer model?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The new one's probably the same, but in any case, if it's an '02 then it's just two bolts holding the dog bones on, with two self-locking nuts on the ends. The nuts are the type that have a little strip of metal built into the threads to hold them on. Maybe this is what looks like a circlip to you?
You should be able to break torque with two wrenches. Make sure the bike is supported, of course...
Also, you'll want to drop the forks accordingly if you're lowering the rear suspension, so the geometry stays the same.
As Tifosi said, however, your best bet is to shave off some seat foam first, so you don't lose any ground clearance. That may be all she needs. How tall is your friend? What's her inseam?