So i am sure that you have seen several of these posts, but i really couldn't get the information that i really wanted... most of them ran off onto different subjects with very little actual information.

So i am about 5'4 with a 27" inseam

i am looking to buy a 600rr, but i just cant touch... i have to lean to one side to flat foot and with that i keep my foot on the peg.

How far do you think i would have to lower the bike to get it about right and still keep a good amount of clearance (i want the bear min so that i can keep solid control of the bike but be able to go over speed bumps lol)

also, i am from kentucky so i was wondering if anyone knew anyone in south central ky/north tennesse, that could shorten the front forks so i dont have to raise them in the triple tree

 

I hate to use my wife as an example but she fits the criteria well and had the same problem. I tryed lowering the 600 as low as possible and it just wasn't enough. As far as cutting your forks thats an expensive way to lower the front. My wife is 5.2 and what i did was lower her bike 4.5 inches in the back and sunk the forks in 2.5 inches in the front and finally she got a pair of boots with 2 inch soles. Thats what I recomend. Johnnyh

 

the main thing that i'm worried about is having to stop fast or going over bumps...

i don't wanna lower this thing and turn it into a death trap

 

I have a few midgets as riding partners and they all tried the lowering thing out before returning it to stock because of how sketchy the bike felt in leans. Needless to say they are all comfortable with tip toeing and leaning to one side now.

 

I'm not into the lowering look at all. Most of my riding friends here lower and stretch there bike and have no problem riding them at all. I have driven alot of lowered bike and have no problem with the ride; I don't see them being dangerous or unsafe on the contrary. A rider must feel comfortable on there ride. One thing for sure its harder to wheelie a bike that is lowered and stretched. Johnnyh

 

Any lowering will reduce your ability to ride aggressively. If you are just cruising around town, I wouldn't worry about it. If you will be using the bike for what it is made for, I would get used to the height.

 

Why don't you want to raise the forks in the triples?

I don't see any problem with raising the forks and putting in lowering links.