lowering bike?
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lowering bike?
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?
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 likeI raised the bike a little. But turns so much better (for me anyway). But do what's comfy for you.
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 likeI 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?
ORIGINAL: crodz600f4
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.
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.
My one buddy thatI ride with has a 2003 636 and helowerd 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?
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.
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.