Kouba Links are made in different lengths -and they're available for the DRZ - just for that application. I'm 5'-6" and had to lower my KDX a bit using longer links. Unfortunately, if it's ridden hard, it's going to bottom out as you sre simply starting your X" of travel with the swingarm closer to the rear fender. IMO the DRZ is WAY too big & heavy for a 5-2 rider, no matter how much you lower it. a friend, my height & weight traded his KDX for the DRZ - and it beat him to a pulp off road. The thing wallows like a greyhound bus when the going gets rough [and he spent $$$ getting the suspension redone] That lasted 2 rides and he swapped for a KTM 200. Never, ever buy a 4-stroke that's not electric start [the DRZ may be ?] Look at Kaw's KLX as it's considerably smaller and much better handling --electric start ??