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Lower the bike or raise the boot sole height? (Adobe Acrobat PDF file)
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Articles on lowering a bike: 2006 Dear
VTwin Mama, Dear
Wing Rider, If you have not purchased this bike just yet, which I'm assuming is the GL1800, the best bet is to talk this over with the dealer as part of the purchase price. I did read one posting which suggested that the easiest way to gain some assistance on leg-to-ground-reach, was to have the sides of the seat modified (i.e. trimmed down so that your legs aren't thrust out so far). This can be done by any reliable upholstery shop. Otherwise, the time honored methods are a lowering kit, shorter shocks, or lower profile tires, all of which may not yet be available (as often happens with the newest model bikes and I could not find any of these solutions on the most popular aftermarket sites). Even if you have already bought the bike, I'd double check with the dealer's parts and/or service department. Another thing to check would be to see if Skull Enterprises can custom shorten that shock for you. Any Goldwingers out there reading this with more input? Mama Dear
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Christine, Wednesday, March 22 Dear
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Hollee, Thursday, March 23 Dear
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Short Legs, Friday, March 24 Dear
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No Name, Wednesday, April 5 Dear VTwin Mama, I was looking for the 2" brackets and will drop the arms on the triple tree an inch to match (since there's plenty of room there) and it will be an inch total lowered. If you have any links to such a kit or maybe post the question so others that may know of this kit can respond, we would appreciate it. Thanks in advance! VTX Predator in NC Dear VTX Predator, Friday, April 21 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear No Name, Tuesday, June 6 Dear VTwin Mama, I am unsure whether I should have both feet completely flat on the ground or should I practice when I stop just having one foot completely on the ground? If I put both down I get them there but just the balls of me feet. Do think this is safe? I have been out a few times and my confidence is building but it is in the back of my mind. I enjoy riding my bike but would like to get past this mental block. Look forward to hearing from you. . A Lady Rider from Inverness (in Scotland) Dear Lady Rider, I'll also note that beginning riders find practice with the throttle/clutch is easier if they can duck-walk (feet paddling along the ground) the motorcycle to get a feel for things. And moving the bike into a position when one has run out of room in the parking lot is also easier if one can plant feet and duck-walk the bike. Since the bike has already been lowered, please take a
closer look at your riding boots. Consider getting something with more
heel, but be mindful how this would then interact with your overall foot
position on the peg-to-lever. See if this doesn't make the difference you
are looking for, as yes, it's important if you feel you can't do your best
learning with the added pressure of tippy-toe.
Mama Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Yvonne, In looking at a picture of the motorcycle I see that the stock seat really doesn't look like it can be shaved down by any significant amount without seriously eroding the comfort to butt bones. If there is a molded plastic seat with a lower profile for that bike it could be the solution, but again, you're balancing lower sitting height against seat comfort. That leaves the new shock you mention, but before plunking down $$$ I would make sure you clearly understand what lowering you will gain. That leaves lower profile (smaller) tires but make sure they are approved for the bike or taking another look at your riding boots (always recommended over tennis shoes) to see if more sole/heel can be added (or a different pair chosen), keeping in mind how your feet will then fit from the footpegs to the foot controls (whose position can usually be adjusted to accommodate a change). If you haven't found these sites before, you may wish to get on a women's forum specifically for the sporty style bikes, which can be found by visiting my Women's Sites page. They may have other ideas that are just not obvious to me. Mama Wednesday, July 26 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Janelle, Sunday, August 6 Hi VTwin Mama, Even though it's supposed to be good for short people, I'm wondering if it could be even lower -- right now it feels like it has a very high centre of gravity and it doesn't help I can only touch the ground on my tippy toes. Is there a lowering kit for the Yamaha YBR 125? I'm going to try to find someone to have the seat scooped but lowering the center of gravity would help me a whole lot. Regards, Lisa Dear Lisa, Wednesday, August 23 For Wing Rider who was looking to lower a 2006 Goldwing: Corbin advertises a new seat that will result in a lower seat. Anonymous (note from Mama: thanks for sharing a new solution!) Tuesday, September 5 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Ron, If more is needed, determine if dropping the actual bike frame would bring the foot pegs into dangerously close position to the ground on higher speed curves . . . scraping of pegs is no fun in my estimation. If you think you've got the clearance, then here are some ideas to lower the bike. Visit this page on the Old Bike Barn . . . I'm guessing these shocks are the same length as the originals, but I'm not sure. Shorter shocks would lower the bike and there are services that will custom shorten shocks if you can't find shorter ones. Otherwise, it's possible an independent bike service shop could take an L-shape bracket so that the top of the shock bolts into the bracket, the bracket bolts back into the original shock bolt hole, and the "L" will drop the bike down. In some cases, the top bolt hole for the shock can be redrilled, thus repositioning the shock so that the bike drops down. A slighter lower profile tire might help, but I'd be
super careful here on wheel/frame clearance and potential shift in
speedometer/odometer readings.
Mama Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Kay, Wednesday, September 13 For Kay who is looking to lower her '06 1200L 2": I'm just under 5' tall and can touch the ground perfectly on my 1200 since I replaced the standard seat with a LePera Bare Bones solo seat and installed 11" Progressive shocks in the rear. Attached is a photo of the bike! Pat (note from Mama: thanks for sharing!) Thursday, September 14 More for Kay who is looking to lower her '06 1200L 2": Before I brought my '06 1200L home, my husband had the HD store lower the forks and put the lower shocks on the back. It lowered my bike about 2". I also replaced the stock seat with a solo seat (HD Brawler) and I am almost flat footed now. I'm 5'2" as well and it really made the world of difference I needed to feel comfortable. I tried the "Reach" seat and it brought me forward but it didn't bring me lower to the ground. I really like the Brawler seat; it's a little pricey but well worth it. I also had forward controls put on because every time I would stop my pant leg would get caught on the foot peg. I've attached a few photos as well . . . I'm goofing off for the camera but you can see how it's lowered for our height. Gotta have fun! This is my first bike and I have been only riding for 4 months (over 2200 miles). I had back surgery a few weeks ago and have to take a few months off of riding to heal properly . . . I can't wait to get back on. Good luck, ride safe and have fun, Tami (note from Mama: thanks for sharing!) Monday, October 2 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear fmdw37, First, hop on to this ScootWorks page to see a lowering link that will drop you a maximum of 3". That's exciting! Then you could make up the other inch by either shaving something out of the seat or getting a riding boot with some more heel or adding an internal lift piece. For further consideration, I would head to this specific
KLR650 forum, where you can further explore if the lowering question
has been posted yet, and if not, post and get input from riders of the
same bike.
Mama Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Julie, Tuesday, November 14 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Anon, Thursday, November 16 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear Stacie-Ann, First, motorcycles can be lowered in a number of ways, but given your project, I'm pretty sure you are referencing the use of lowering links (vs. shorter shocks, etc.). These links come in a variety of styles depending on the make/model. For the SV 650 I found this product link at the 1Tail.com site, which indicates the item they offer is made of steel. There's a contact number on the site in Colorado, so you may wish to contact them for more details on the exact specifications of that steel. On the Adjustment Tech site (click on Adjusters) I found that they offer the same type style lowering link and "these adjusters are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum on our CNC Mill." So, then I looked for information on that 6061-T6 aluminum and found this data sheet, which might be useful to you. You may wish to search some more . . . I typed in "lowering kit for a Suzuki SV 650" in order to find this beginning information. Mama Friday, December 15 Dear
VTwin Mama, Dear
skipjackbill, Dear
VTwin Mama, Dear
Shirley, Otherwise, other tactics to get your feet firmly on the ground are to shave the sides of the seat padding (so your thighs aren't thrust out as far before legs can go down), exploring a new lower seat (there is a note that Corbin as one), seeing if shorter shocks are available for the bike, and adding a bit of height to the heel of your riding boot or using a lift insert. I hope these ideas help you noodle out more things to ask about. Mama Tuesday, March 20 From Shirley who is trying to lower a Goldwing 2": Thanks Mama . . . I called all the dealers in the area and there are no lowering kits available from Honda or aftermarket either. So, as you suggested, the bike went to the shop today and they are shaving the seat down 1 1/2 to 2 inches and inserting the gel pad (might as well add a little more comfort while they are inside the seat). The seat will be custom fitted for me. Should only take a few days to a week tops only because they are squeezing the job in. Thanks for your help and I will keep your site in mind should anything else come up. Shirley (note from Mama: I'm so glad I was able to offer suggestions as to how you could proceed with getting your feet more firmly on the ground . . . maybe a picture of you and the bike when the seat is finished?!?!?!) Friday, March 23 For Shirley who is finding her Goldwing is seating her a few inches too high: Ya, dealers don't have lowering kits but there is a way to do it . . . as mine is but was lowered by a previous owner. We figure that you remove springs front and back . . . either find a shorter one or find a machinist to cut it down a bit. The whole machine will be closer to the ground but the the ground is higher so speed bumps scrap the belly. Lowering the seat is the best option but it could turn the bike into being a sore butt spot (after traveling to Fogo Island in northeastern Newfoundland and back 12,000k, my bottom was so sore). Try a Yami 1100 to see what I mean. Good biking Murray (note from Mama: we have heard of shortening shocks/springs but you've reminded us that sometimes lowering a motorcycle can result in bottom and/or side scrapes. Shirley did note that in shaving out the seat she's having them put in a gel insert . . . that should cushion the change!) Friday, April 6 Dear
VTwin Mama, Dear
Shortee, Otherwise, there is a lowering link that will bring that bike down either 2" or 4" . . . here is one example. It says it's only up to '05 models, but a call should clarify if it could be used on an '06. To find that, I typed in "lowering kit for Yamaha FZ1" in the Google search engine. So it appears there are solutions for you. Another tactic is to review the riding boots you have. Sometimes you can have a local shoe repair shop add some sole/heel to a boot . . . or you can consider adding lift inserts . . . that makes a difference as well. Mama Dear
VTwin Mama, Indirectly, I stumbled across the following links: Exotic SportBike: Lowering Links and Cyclewareables. I do not know enough about how the process of lowering works to know if the following are just one part of or a complete solution to lowering a bike, but offers a fix for others who may have wanted a particular bike that was too tall before being lowered, or their current ride needs to be made more comfortable. Holly Dear
Holly, Thursday, April 26 For Holly who noted some links to sites with lowering options for sport-style bikes: I have the same problem you do. I have just ordered 11 inch Progressive 412 shocks for my Street Bob. I tried shaving the seat, but it didn't help very much. The 412s are supposed to lower the Bob 1- 1 1/2 inches. I am also going to have the seat custom done next month. Crystal (note from Mama: yes, for some bikes, shorter shocks are available and there are even custom shops to shorten certain shocks. Seat shaving on sport-style bikes isn't always practical as there often isn't as much to begin with (as compared to many cruiser/touring seats). Thanks for sharing how you're proceeding!) Dear
VTwin Mama, Dear
Chopperchik, Friday, April 27 From Chopperchik who is exploring lowering options for Kawi 650R and Z1000: VTwin Mama, thanks for getting back to me. I put out a few feelers and found that a 3/4" shorter shock is available from Ninja650Shop.com. They are Penske and Works Performance. Also, Kawasaki offers an OEM 1" shorter seat, but they are back ordered till June. Corbin has a few options when it comes to seats (solo, shorter, taller) but they are VERY expensive. AJ from adjustmenttech.com offered this solution: "We have 2 kits for the rear, either cc185 or 185f for the Z1000. They are in the adjusters section. For the front, loosen the triples and slide the nose down a bit. I think this works on the 650 too. The rear of the 650 is more difficult; no linkage to change/alter. Send the rear shock to someone like Race Tech and have them shorten it or call Progressive Suspension or Works Performance. They will build you a shorter shock. I believe all these are in California." So patience pays off. All this is new to me. I am 39 and got MY first bike last fall. I had been a back seat driver for years, but I am finally at a point in my life where it's my turn. I started shopping for bikes and the thing I looked at most, was the seat height. I depended on the sales guys to help and my husband to help but I should have spoke with a woman rider first. Guys have good intentions, but they really don't understand, as I'm sure you know. I'm almost 5'1". So in the fall I got a 2004 Yamaha V-Star 650. That was a mistake. It was very nice, but not exactly what I wanted. It did not have as much power as I expected, long wheel base and it was heavy. I rode it for about 500 miles and just knew I wanted something different. Last weekend I got this new 2006 Ninja 650. I have about 100 miles on it and I love it. It is a motorcycle in every sense that I expected. I just need it a little shorter. I love the responsiveness (8.5 " shorter wheelbase), the torque at any speed (48.5ft-lbs@7000rpm vs. 37.5ft-lbs@3000rpm VStar), and it's a lot lighter (110 lbs or so). I miss my VStar because it was like that comfy pair of sweats you have for those Sunday mornings, but my Ninja is that lil black dress that can get you in trouble Friday nights. It makes me smile just thinking about it! My husband has had bikes on & off, but I let him know, I'm getting a bike and if he wants to come along, he needs to get his own. So he ended up with the Kawasaki Z1000. He is now looking at something different, but I may not get rid of the Z1000 so I started looking at lowering his bike. Thanks again. I LOVE your site by the way. I will be back often. C ya', Rena, aka Chopperchik (note from Mama: how wonderful of you to report in how my research suggestions turned out . . . it sound like AJ was really willing to offer you pathways to solutions with explanations of things . . . that's the best! And it was fun to read about your entry into the adventure of riding and how you're moving forward!) Wednesday, May 2 Dear
VTwin Mama, Before stopping, decide on an "exit route" i.e. a way out if someone behind you doesn't stop. Point your bike slightly in the direction of the exit route. Put just the left foot down at a stop. Keep the bike in 1st, clutch in, right foot on the brake, right hand on the throttle, and eyes checking the mirrors. If someone approaching from behind decides not to stop, just move into your exit route. Once you are comfortable with the one-foot stop, then the height of the bike is less of an issue. Of course you need to get both feet down to back a bike into a parking spot, but sometimes that can be solved with a pull-through spot. FXD-Tim Dear
FXD-Tim, I think we discuss flat foot lowering so much because new and newer riders can gain a measure of confidence by being able to stop with both feet firmly in place. Still, a slight lean for the left foot plant does work nicely . . . although I'll add a cautinary note . . . remember to gauge the stop "place" so you're not inadvertently going for a lean/plant on a down-sloping incline . . . even a small one can catch you by surprise (and who hasn't had that happen!). Mama Friday, June 22 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear
Kokujin, Before doing all of that though, you should review that the shocks and suspension are lowered as much as possible and even check into shorter shocks for the bike. Just a thought! Mama Monday, July 9 Hi VTwin Mama, Dear
Janet, Otherwise, you might want to shave just a tad out of your current seat (from the sides if it's thrusting your thigh out just a bit, or from the middle if needed), check that your rear shock and front fork are set as low as possible without losing bump absorption, check for a slightly shorter shock (local dealer or even someone like Progressive Suspension), or check your boots to see if a bit more sole can be added, resoled, or a new pair a possibility. Some riders have noted that a pullback riser (at a small increment) will move the handlebar back a bit and can move you in your seat position for better leg-to-ground positioning. Mama Monday, July 30 Hello VTM, Now, I am having a problem which I will try to explain. I guess I have short feet. I can't seem to get comfy on the foot peg. I put forward controls on and it is a bit better, but unless I lift my foot and move it forward, only the very tip of my boot gets under the shifter and is not enough to do the job. So I am constantly lifting my heal of the peg and sliding my foot forward to shift gears. Is this a stupid problem? It is just aggravating for me. Your thought would be appreciated. P.S. I LOVE THIS SITE! Sincerely, Janet Muller Dear
Janet, Your foot reach to shifter question isn't stupid and YOU ARE NOT ALONE! My suggestion is to take a look at the Kurakyn ISO-Wing Mini Board. This allows for greater resting comfort and positioning of your foot so you're not stuck on the peg with the heel of your riding boot. Lots of gals have noted this really did the trick. Double check with the local dealer that this change can be made to your new forward controls! Mama Tuesday, July 31 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear
R., If a shorter stock shock isn't available (which I also can't find online), you could check with Skull Enterprises in Colorado to see if they can custom shorten the shock of that model. Mama Thursday, August 9 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear
Dual Sport Mom, So, I would start with a call to the local Suzuki dealer's service department. Ask if there is a lowering kit, ask if the shock has an adjustment (and how to check that it's at its lowest), or if a shorter shock is available. I doubt you'll be able to do anything with the seat as there isn't much padding to trim out. Not all dealers are well-versed on these things or don't have time to come up with creative solutions. So ask several dealers within 100 miles if necessary. If the answers are no, no, no . . . then head for an independent motorcycle shop and see if a gearhead there will take on the project . . . most likely shaping a bracket to bring the top shock mounting bolt hole down a bit. Be clear on how much lowering you would like . . . but be prepared that you might only get part of what you ask for. Mama Friday, August 17 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear
Alice, Honestly, these type of bikes are made to have a lot of ground clearance as the manufacturer built it to handle off road situations. The only other thing I can suggest, if a shorter shock or new boots don't solve your concerns, is to find an independent bike shop and see if they would be willingly to take a look and make a lowering bracket (if even possible). Mama Tuesday, September 11 Dear VTwin Mama, Dear
Pam, Dear VTwin Mama, Dear
Deb, It probably would be possible to open that up and shave some of the foam from the sides and center. You shave the sides so your thighs aren't thrust out as far before the legs go to the ground. If this sounds like the seat may no longer be comfortable, you scoop out enough from the center to lower you and have some room to add a gel pad inside. While you could do it yourself, there are a number of companies that offer this service, but I'll simply mention that Allen at Mean City Cycles (an advertiser here) has helped a lot of my readers noodle out possibilities. If even the best seat mod doesn't completely bring you down to where you need to be, the difference could be made up by reviewing the riding boots you use, or getting a new pair with a thicker sole and higher heel. I would explore these options, but am also hoping that women with lowered Softail Deluxes write in to give you their view. Mama Thursday, October 4 For Deb who is working on seat height/positioning issues: I went from a Virago 250 to a 2005 Deluxe in June. I am only 4'11" and had to have the Deluxe lowered. I also changed to a LePera reach seat that put me closer to the tank. Because of that I also get a lot of heat. I purchased a shield from Cool Thighs that works great. I got the info from the VTM message board. I absolutely love my bike and I have not had any problems since having it lowered. But that is the only way I have been able to ride it so I cannot say how it rode before being lowered. I also had an easy pull clutch installed and would highly recommend it to anyone that is considering it. Ride safe ! And congratulations on the new bike ! Hope (note from Mama: I've heard from lots or riders who swear by the Cool Thighs product!) I bought a new Heritage Softail this spring after riding a Yamaha 650 V Star Silverado for the last three seasons. I had mine lowered about 1 1/4 inches ( I'm 5'6" tall) with an Arlen Ness lowering kit (done at my Harley dealers) and may have my seat modified some this winter, but I can flat foot it and move it about much easier after the lowering was done. When I began riding the Heritage I was shocked at how much heat was coming off the oil tank, and began searching the internet forums, etc. for a way to fix it. The solution I have found are the RJS Originals V-Twin Heat Deflectors.( I think they have been mentioned on this site before). They are leather covered and you can get them studded or not, and are made specific to each model of bike. Besides cutting the heat at least 75% they look great on my bike! Before I got them I had to wear my chaps to protect my inner thigh from the heat, but afterwards I can comfortably wear just a pair of jeans. They are more expensive than the plastic heat shields I have seen, but definitely worth it in my opinion! Hope this helps! SD Heritage Rider (so it's not uncommon!) Wednesday, October 17 Dear Mama, We lowered the shocks as low as they go, but I still have to wear a 2 inch heel to reach the ground and I'm really nervous on turns. I have a hard time leaning my bike; it feels like it's gonna upset. They tell me it's all in my head but I only put 1000 kms (Canada) about 600 miles (US) on it. I want to lower it more but I can't find short shocks, or a lowering kit for it. Do you have any ideas where I can get a shorter shock lower than 10"? I wonder if I should change the tires from 16 to 15 if that would help? I do find this bike top heavy, with the straight bars. My husband got a Vulcan 800 but it's 100 pounds heavier than mine. So I don't like to drive it. but it's lighter on the bars. it's odd. Thanks, 800 Marauder Dear
800 Marauder, The first thing I would try is to take another look at the handlebar. Sit on the bike with your back straight and centered off the kickstand. Lift your hands to a comfortable position without leaning forward or reaching for the controls. If it's just high, then rotate the whole handlebar down a bit (most likely has a center clamping brace) and then get the clutch and brake portions reset on the bar (they loosen and can be rotated). If the whole thing is too far away, then add a pullback riser (very inexpensive change usually). If the controls are too wide apart for comfort, then a new handlebar is needed. Believe it or not, a review of the handlebar may solve 75% of the concerns as you'll gain a better seating position on the bike, and thus, a better reach to ground with your legs. Before I lower a bike or change the tires, I'd consider scooping part of the seat padding out to lower you in the seat. Just an inch trim could do it for you and in looking at a picture of the bike, I think you could sacrifice an inch without loosing seat comfort. I doubt you're going to find a shorter length shock but a company like Skull Enterprises might be able to custom shorten it for you. I'm not finding an official lowering kit, but given that the Marauder 800 morphed into the Boulevard M50, it's possible that front and back lowering kits for the M50, like the ones I found at ScootWorks, would work on your older model, but I'd call and double check. Once you've got your lowering in place, you may find that you're not struggling with everything as much, but don't be disappointed in the slow turns still prove to feel like you're going to go over. That's practice! Look where you want to go (not down), don't ever use the front brake, and get that friction zone of the clutch under your control! Mama Wednesday, October 17 More for Deb who is working on seat height/positioning issues: I also have a Deluxe and am 51. I had my stock seat cut
down so I could flat foot and it did help that. I have been a trike
rider since my 20s (now 55) and could not get used to two wheels so I
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Traci, I see the company is currently offering kits for the Kawi VN900, Yami RoadStar and VStars 1100 and 650, as well as the 1999 and earlier HD Softails. I encourage readers to take a look! I viewed the RoadStar video clip and at first I'm like, what?! The movement of the system was so gradual, but the last seconds of the clip, when the air is released, you could see the bike drop down an appreciable amount. Wow! I've now added air suspension modification to my tips on the Motorcycles for Short Riders list! Mama Thursday, November 29 Dear
VTwin Mama, Dear
Rubyred, The glaring difference is the seat height, which is about 2" higher on yours. In looking at the stock 2007 models, one can see that the seat shape is also very different ... the Nightster has a much more curved deep seated bucket that keeps your body forward than the Sporty Customs. Take a look at this page and you can run your mouse over the models and just quickly see the bikes without having to click on any one ... you'll see what I'm talking about! For my money I'd be changing the seat. Ask the dealer if the Nighster seat will fit your model/year, check my Motorcycles for Short Riders list to see what aftermarket seats have been chosen for a change, or shave out part of the existing seat to make it fit your needs better! Mama |
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