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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/20/2006 12:53:40 PM
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pitsvtec
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GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS, save the money and invest in bigger boots..... Rocket Dog Draglines are perfect!!!
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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/21/2006 9:40:17 PM
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Mini Me
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I live in Calgary, AB. It's COLD up here! I've actually been lucky for my first riding season, the only month I missed was December.  I know you girls are all stateside, but what parts? Has anybody heard anything about a Honda rally in Tenessee this summer? I heard about it from one of the guys who taught my safety course, but I don't know exactly when/where, so a website would be great if anybody else knows about it.
Thanks ladies!
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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/22/2006 9:41:18 PM
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CBR Chick
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I haven't heard anything about that, but that would be great!
< Message edited by CBR Chick -- 2/22/2006 9:42:38 PM >
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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/23/2006 12:41:53 PM
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pitsvtec
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I haven't heard anything either....I'm from NJ, so I wouldn't be attending anyway.
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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/23/2006 5:40:08 PM
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CBR Chick
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Think you could get more info?
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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/25/2006 3:56:59 PM
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pitsvtec
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Who are you addressing this too?
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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/25/2006 9:12:32 PM
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Mini Me
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I'll ask the next time I talk to the guy. Would be a cool trip for sure. Haven't got any long ones planned yet, so..... I'll let u know if I find out any more.
Cheers!
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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/27/2006 2:57:37 PM
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dd74
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hey pitsvtec...where can i find these rocket dog dragline boots you are talking about?? i tried doing a search online and couldnt find them. Let me know...thanks!!
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RE: Lowering bikes - 2/27/2006 6:48:36 PM
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ORIGINAL: Mini Me
I'll ask the next time I talk to the guy. Would be a cool trip for sure. Haven't got any long ones planned yet, so..... I'll let u know if I find out any more.
Cheers!
Cool sounds good.
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RE: Lowering bikes - 3/3/2006 6:26:18 PM
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There ya go, that's one way to do it.
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RE: Lowering bikes - 3/6/2006 12:33:45 PM
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pitsvtec
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ORIGINAL: The Ant
I just took my regular Dianese mc boots to a local cobbler and he added about an inch (some on the inside, some on the outside). Just walking around the house in them is fun - I can reach things!
-Susan
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LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Lowering bikes - 3/7/2006 5:15:52 PM
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Well I shy away from lowering the bike b/c it throws off the bikes handling. I'm only 5'2" and it's hard to believe that your 5 inches taller than me and have a problem. Sorry if that is outright, but it's true...LOL... To correct this problem I purchased taller boots. It's cheaper and if you ever want to sell the bike, it won't be an issue. The boots I now have are called Rocket Dog Draglines. They cover your ankle and add 2.75 inches to your height. Although, I can't fullly touch, they helped me a great deal . It's not a problem it you fully can't touch. At stops, I end up leaning the bike on one leg and when having to move it, I'm off the bike doing so. Be more confident in yourself and you'll be able to handle the bike just fine. Hope that helps you. Let me know.
I agree absolutely. Don't, don't, don't lower your bike. The nifty lil engineers who designed it did so with a method to their madness. It's designed to handle optimally at the height it's at. I'm 5'8" and can flat foot (or damned near) on most bikes, and definitely in proper boots. At 5'7", there should be very few bikes you can't get good ground contact on.
If you HAVE to, look into shaving the seat... it's easy to do (PM me and I'll give you some links to other forums where ladies have done this).
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