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RE: Lowering bikes - 3/23/2006 4:52:35 PM

shraz

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my F4i is 1 inch down
links at the back

just the ground clearance is affected
you have more confidence when you can flat foot both feet than not.

shh im not suppose to be posting in here

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RE: Lowering bikes - 3/24/2006 10:18:53 AM

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This helped me a great deal with how my bike handles and they also can adjust your spring so your not sitting higher in the back if you don't have the weight down, but you would need to find a place near you that does it.

http://www.cbrforum.com/m_71596/tm.htm

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RE: Lowering bikes - 3/24/2006 12:12:26 PM

neebelung

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quote:

ORIGINAL: shraz
just the ground clearance is affected

Sooooo untrue. HANDLING is affected greatly, which in turn affects safety.

'nuff said.

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RE: Lowering bikes - 3/28/2006 9:51:04 PM

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I'm 5'4 and can touch fine on my 600 but my old 1990 ex500 was so top heavy i found that in order to get better traction and touch i got the corbin seat and that alone dropped me 2 inches inthe seat! whatever your comfortable with is fine and if your unsure then looking at the seat to shave or picking up a lower one is probably your best bet. because dropping yourself in the seat more is always a good thing wether your pulling it up or just relaxing......

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RE: Lowering bikes - 3/29/2006 8:19:17 PM

aimstar

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I'm 5'6". I am "almost" flat footed, but not quite, so I tend to slightly lean and put my left foot down when i stop. I am lucky to be long legged/shorter torso. I have a friend that put the dog bone on her 05' CBR600 and hasn't had any trouble at all.

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RE: Lowering bikes - 4/27/2006 12:01:28 PM

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I am 5ft. 3# and have to have a lowering kit put on it.

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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/9/2006 6:05:22 PM

Miss Kitty

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I'm just 5' maybe..... and just upgraded from a cruiser from which I could definately touch, to a 02' CBR F4i at which I couldn't touch until I had it lowered. Unfortunely it could only go down 1 or 3 inchs. 3 inchs is way to much, because then your risking damage to your bike when you go over any bumps,dips in the road and even going around turns. So now it's only lowered 1 inch and I can barely touch but can manage. Lowering your bike is not good, but when you're vertically challenged like myself, theres really no way around it. I even tried some of my high heel boots and that didn't work. Bottom line is, you really got to go with what feels comfortable to you.

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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/25/2006 4:44:11 PM

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Slamming your bike won't affect handling unless you only drop the ass end. When you only drop the ass end it extends the rake of the forks making it more chopper-like. Just make sure that when you drop it you drop the front end as well and have the front slightly lower than the back for improved handling. If you're carving corners and dragging your exhaust/rear sets, chances are that you're not even on the bike anymore. If you're ballsy or ovary enough to get it that low in a corner you need to start charging admission for people to watch you ride. As for clearance issues with the belly, just take it easy on speed-bumps and driveways and for god sakes don't hit any animals in the road. The answer is yes ladies, drop your bike so you feel comfortable on it otherwise you'll hate stop lights....

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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/26/2006 12:14:04 AM

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I rode an F4i that was dropped 3 inches....handling SUCKED! Overall performance....BAD! But that was just my intake...

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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/26/2006 4:20:57 PM

The Ant

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If you're ever over here in Oregon - you can ride mine, handles like a dream.

There's so much that can affect the ride - perhaps the one you rode wasn't lowered properly, or even the compression/rebound settings weren't adjusted right. Wheels, tires, steering head bearings could be loose or too tight, sag could be way off.

I've had my dirt bike professionally lowered as well, believe me, life on a motorcycle is waaaay easier if you can touch the ground solidly. I know some gals manage, slide practically off when they come to a stop, all that, but why make things more difficult.

Spend some time, energy, $$ to getting your bike set up properly for your height and weight - effort well spent.

-Susan
'04CBR600F4i - lowered and I love it!

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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/28/2006 10:32:27 AM

milko

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quote:

ORIGINAL: ladybug600

I'm 5'4 and can touch fine on my 600 but my old 1990 ex500 was so top heavy i found that in order to get better traction and touch i got the corbin seat and that alone dropped me 2 inches inthe seat! whatever your comfortable with is fine and if your unsure then looking at the seat to shave or picking up a lower one is probably your best bet. because dropping yourself in the seat more is always a good thing wether your pulling it up or just relaxing......

What year/make 600 can you flat foot? I'm 5'4 also and would like to touch the ground with both feet. Can you post a picture with you on your bike with feet touching the ground. Thanks a million..Got it suxs to be short on a street bike

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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/28/2006 10:15:44 PM

The Ant

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I'm 5'3", posted this picture on an older post. Sorry I don't have a new one yet!

-Susan
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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/28/2006 10:19:04 PM

The Ant

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If you click on the attachment doohicky at the bottom (on my previous post), the photo will get bigger. You can just make out my right foot on the other side of the bike, heels don't quite touch, but good solid balls of my feet. Both feet touch the same.
-Susan
600F4i

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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/30/2006 12:23:52 PM

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I am 5'3" and ride with River Road Field boots ( http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=10129&department=125&Division=1 ) that give me about 2" more. My F4i has been lowered (both front and back) using the 1" dog bones. It is very stable and handles well, however I do have to use caution and go slowly over street humps, RR xings, large dips, etc. IMO giving up a little clearance is well worth the stability I get in retrun by being able to touch the ground firmly with both feet. Touching at a stoplight with the toes is ok, but you have no leverage to push the bike back up if it tilts a little too much in a slow speed turn-around or such. Backing up (especially if there is ANY type of incline) is impossible for me without being able to plant both feet firmly on the ground. I know my views do not go along with most I have read here, but it works great for me.

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RE: Lowering bikes - 5/30/2006 1:35:06 PM

The Ant

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Yep, I agree! Being able to touch firmly means you don't have to ask strangers for help if you get in a spot you'd otherwise not be able to turn around, gravel parking lots are no big deal, putting your toe down on a little rock or leaf or anything slippery doesn't mean you're headed for the ground.

The gain in confidence is priceless.

-Susan
'04F4i

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