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lowering bike? - 9/23/2007 9:36:18 AM
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bgneon
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Hey guys, I have an F4i and was wanting to lower the bike because I cannot stand flat footed on the bike. I rode with some friends the other day and at every light they were standing flat footed and comfortable, while I was on my tip toes. I was wondering if buying a lowering link would solve my problem or is there a better/cheaper way of doing this? Thanks
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/23/2007 10:28:32 AM
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phishstyx
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You can get a lowering link, but lowering your bike worsens the handling of the bike. I have the same problem and just deal with tip toes or leanign the bike on 1 foot, because i like the bike being able to handle the way it is supposed to.
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/23/2007 11:07:22 PM
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crodz600f4
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I'm close to standing flat foot, but shy from it. I'll usually lean on left or right and occasionally put both on the ground. But they do look comfortable, don't they.
As far as lowering your bike, I agree it changes the lean angle. I also agree that I'd rather have the handling as well. In fact I adjusted the settings so it's hard setup. It feels like I raised the bike a little. But turns so much better (for me anyway). But do what's comfy for you.
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/24/2007 8:22:22 AM
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I love the look of a lowerd bike, but I am leaving my alone. I can not sit flat footed at a stop on my 2000 F4, but it's not that big of deal. It sucks to be short and own a sport bike LOL! I'm 5.8.
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/24/2007 9:31:41 AM
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bgneon
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Yea, I had heard it affected the handling of the bike, I just didnt know how bad. But yea, I'm 5"8 as well. Thanks again!
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/24/2007 12:23:00 PM
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crodz600f4
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If you guys are close to flat footing then think about modifiying your seats. I've known people that shaved off some of the padding on the side and it made a difference. I don't exactly know how they did it or if they had it done but they did modify it.
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/24/2007 12:57:40 PM
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phishstyx
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I'd die to be 5'8", I'm 5'5" with a 28 inch inseam. I look akward on a bike at a stop light, but oh well.
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/24/2007 1:44:53 PM
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Bumble Bee
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If you guys are close to flat footing then think about modifiying your seats. I've known people that shaved off some of the padding on the side and it made a difference. I don't exactly know how they did it or if they had it done but they did modify it.
There is no way i am going to remove padding from my seat. I ride way to much and my seat is comffey now. I have heard of people doing this, but I will not do it.
My one buddy that I ride with has a 2003 636 and he lowerd it an inch and still can't flat foot LOL! He's like 5.4 or 5.5 tops.
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/24/2007 1:56:03 PM
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I'd die to be 5'8", I'm 5'5" with a 28 inch inseam. I look akward on a bike at a stop light, but oh well.
are u sure man? i am 5'5 and i sat on my friend's bike i think i can tip toe ... But i think my inch inseam is 30 or something like that...
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/24/2007 1:58:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: Bumble Bee
I love the look of a lowerd bike, but I am leaving my alone. I can not sit flat footed at a stop on my 2000 F4, but it's not that big of deal. It sucks to be short and own a sport bike LOL! I'm 5.8.
hey buddy are u the one who is selling your bike on craigslist? i just saw the pictures and thought it looks like your...
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/25/2007 4:14:01 AM
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toaliosis
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6'3" no problems sitting flat footed or standing up for that matter 
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/25/2007 6:27:40 AM
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Bumble Bee
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ORIGINAL: Bumble Bee
I love the look of a lowerd bike, but I am leaving my alone. I can not sit flat footed at a stop on my 2000 F4, but it's not that big of deal. It sucks to be short and own a sport bike LOL! I'm 5.8.
hey buddy are u the one who is selling your bike on craigslist? i just saw the pictures and thought it looks like your...
No my bike is not for sale, but it might be for the right price.
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/25/2007 8:30:48 PM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Bumble Bee
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ORIGINAL: sssmasss
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ORIGINAL: Bumble Bee
I love the look of a lowerd bike, but I am leaving my alone. I can not sit flat footed at a stop on my 2000 F4, but it's not that big of deal. It sucks to be short and own a sport bike LOL! I'm 5.8.
hey buddy are u the one who is selling your bike on craigslist? i just saw the pictures and thought it looks like your...
No my bike is not for sale, but it might be for the right price.
hahahah very nice ... hahaha
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RE: lowering bike? - 9/26/2007 5:00:17 AM
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bgneon
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Well, no one recommended lowering the bike. So Ill leave it like it is.
Ride Safe!
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RE: lowering bike? - 10/1/2007 5:34:14 PM
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sssmasss
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hey there are other ways to lower ur bike rather than lower link.... i heard that u could bring ur bike to a motorcycle tune up, they will measure ur height and weight to adjust ur suspension. it will lower ur bike by tuning ur suspension.. but i dunno if it actually work.. but that was wat i hearad
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