Newbie - Short guy
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Newbie - Short guy - 4/1/2005 11:31:46 PM
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bubbeewuv0630
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Joined: 4/1/2005
From: Springfield, IL
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Hey everyone, i'm a newb here at this web site. I was hoping I can get some information about the lowering links (dog-bone) for the new CBR 600 rr's. Has anyone had it dropped 2" to 4" inches lower? Does it handle differently?
The reason why I need it dropped is because i'm a short guy, only 5'3" and about 140 lbs! Even with a 4" drop, will it be lower enough for me to have my foot on the ground? I also heard that it isn't good for the shocks on bumpy roads. I don't own a CBR yet and was really looking to buy it.
There was a guy with a 2001 CBR 929 RR that wanted $5400, which looked like a good deal to me, except for the fact that i've never ridden a motorcycle beforwe and also that 929 cc is way to big and powerful for me, so ill stick the with smaller 600 cc.
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RE: Newbie - Short guy - 4/2/2005 2:30:35 AM
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beater 900rr
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lowering bikes in any way kill the handling. if you get the 600 rr you may look in to getting the seat cut down you might get 2" not for sure
hope this helps
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RE: Newbie - Short guy - 4/2/2005 1:20:45 PM
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rEdLyNeR
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If you lower any bike you definitely cut the handling WAY down. They are designed to be ridden and leaned over for cornering, you take away that clearance, and you got nothin'. Definietly look into cutting your seat down if need be, or look into a Corbin seat, I think they sit a bit lower than stock, but whatever you do, DON'T lower that machine a full 4", Handling will suck!! No offense to the guys that ride lowered bikes, I know you ride one Beater, but I would never do this to a bike. Just my $.02
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RE: Newbie - Short guy - 4/2/2005 1:50:30 PM
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bubbeewuv0630
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From: Springfield, IL
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Okay, thanks a lot for the info you guys. well, i'll look into the corbin seat and maybe just lower the bike 1 or 2" inches only, that wouldn't hurt much right?
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