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FTAO of bikers....bikers in the know...
ok ok let the piss taking commence 
BUT
What are lowering kits like for bikes as i want to get more of my feet on the ground as im a shortarsed 5'8 ish fooker
No confidence at junctions when its tip toe time
BUTWhat are lowering kits like for bikes as i want to get more of my feet on the ground as im a shortarsed 5'8 ish fooker
No confidence at junctions when its tip toe time
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you can buy longer dog bones for most bikes now, basically it just alters the pivot point of the rear shock - hence the lowering but same travel effect.
what bike you thinking of getting?
you can buy longer dog bones for most bikes now, basically it just alters the pivot point of the rear shock - hence the lowering but same travel effect.
what bike you thinking of getting?
ps my thundercat has a kind of coilover rear shock that is adjustable, but i havnt needed to mess with it as im not a midget
all bike rear shocks are height adjustable to some extent.
just depends on what bike it is and how much of a shortarse you are lol
all bike rear shocks are height adjustable to some extent.
just depends on what bike it is and how much of a shortarse you are lol
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There are a couple of options you could take.
You can get a custome seat made which like theyve said aboe, lowers your bum, hence being able to reach the floor better, me personally would do this, as altering the forks or suspension realoly changes the handling of the bike..... almost to the point where you cant lean as far!
You can get a custome seat made which like theyve said aboe, lowers your bum, hence being able to reach the floor better, me personally would do this, as altering the forks or suspension realoly changes the handling of the bike..... almost to the point where you cant lean as far!
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Originally Posted by Dan@FastFord
pmsl
you can buy longer dog bones for most bikes now, basically it just alters the pivot point of the rear shock - hence the lowering but same travel effect.
what bike you thinking of getting?
you can buy longer dog bones for most bikes now, basically it just alters the pivot point of the rear shock - hence the lowering but same travel effect.
what bike you thinking of getting?
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...lee my advice is to trade it in for a raleigh chopper 
Id say i have the balls of my feet on the ground, but at junctions etc i feel like im having to reach rather than just place me foot down....
yes chop, keep it shut.
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
ive got a sbr 600 mate....warleydaddys old un
fook off out in the rain scottish coont
Sunny here been out on it again 
while its raining take some pics of the can and post a price you lazy bast
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bit smaller tho the 400's...
Im not totally unhappy with the height etc....seems a tad higher than the gixxer tho....id just like it a bit lower..
Heard about someone in huddersfield that does the seat mod....but cant find any info
bit smaller tho the 400's...
Im not totally unhappy with the height etc....seems a tad higher than the gixxer tho....id just like it a bit lower..
Heard about someone in huddersfield that does the seat mod....but cant find any info
Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
while its raining take some pics of the can and post a price you lazy bast
I just got wet going to the garage, also set off my bike alarm so had to run backupstairs for the key
watch your inbox
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not a problem for me at 6'2", but if you lower the rear you should probably lower the front forks through the yoke as wellto keep the angles similar.
think a cut down seat is a better option.
a little tip that i learnt during some rider training is when you come to a stop at a junction where you will be putting your foot down, look down a bit to that side just as you come to a stop and that will lean the bike onto that foot so that you feel more comfortable
think a cut down seat is a better option.
a little tip that i learnt during some rider training is when you come to a stop at a junction where you will be putting your foot down, look down a bit to that side just as you come to a stop and that will lean the bike onto that foot so that you feel more comfortable
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Have the seat cut and get used to riding it.
I'm only about 5'4 and rode bikes for a while so It's no bother once you get comfortable.
You could always slide to side you favor more and lean a bit so your whole foot is almost flat while the other one is on the peg
I'm only about 5'4 and rode bikes for a while so It's no bother once you get comfortable.
You could always slide to side you favor more and lean a bit so your whole foot is almost flat while the other one is on the peg
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
radiant red
bit smaller tho the 400's...
Im not totally unhappy with the height etc....seems a tad higher than the gixxer tho....id just like it a bit lower..
Heard about someone in huddersfield that does the seat mod....but cant find any info
bit smaller tho the 400's...
Im not totally unhappy with the height etc....seems a tad higher than the gixxer tho....id just like it a bit lower..
Heard about someone in huddersfield that does the seat mod....but cant find any info
sounds like im gonna be struggling when i start hunting for a 600,as much as i love the vfr its a bit guttless
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bastards
Went in garage today to fit new battery, and sat on it and had my trainers on....and i can put my left foot down FLAT, while right foot is on brake
Its only tip toes with boots on..... must be cos theyre new and i cant bend the fookers right
I looked at the seat also, and i think, as im good with my hands, i could do something with that
can ya get owt to softern leather quicker than 'wearing em in' ?
Went in garage today to fit new battery, and sat on it and had my trainers on....and i can put my left foot down FLAT, while right foot is on brake
Its only tip toes with boots on..... must be cos theyre new and i cant bend the fookers right I looked at the seat also, and i think, as im good with my hands, i could do something with that
can ya get owt to softern leather quicker than 'wearing em in' ?
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