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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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I'm a little guy and I can stand my bike up, but I'm not comfortably flat footed. I know there's a way to lower the frame of the bike, how can I do that? Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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all you have to do is buy lowering links and have them installed, it effects how the bike handles a bit I heard, but I have no first hand experience with it. I don't sit flat footed on my f4i but I deal.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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I have experienced the so called "lowering". Dont do it.. Learn to ride it as it is or buy a smaller frame bike.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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I can handle my bike fine myself - I ride with no problem. It's handling passengers I worry about.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaytheist
I can handle my bike fine myself - I ride with no problem. It's handling passengers I worry about.
Well with a passanger they sag anyways.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Yes, didn't think of that. Guess the only way to find out is to try.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by xjoewhitex
Well with a passanger they sag anyways.
I guess it would help if you like "bigger boned" girls too.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by NateDieselF4i
I guess it would help if you like "bigger boned" girls too.
Just gotta watch how "big" they are, or you'll be practicing wheelies shortly
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Nex
Just gotta watch how "big" they are, or you'll be practicing wheelies shortly
Like this Nex?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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Holy freggin hell thats disturbing.... I dont sit quite flat footed myself, and understand your concern. A thick soled boot helps some. I ride with Sidi vertigos all the time, and I have a little bit of a problem moving my bike around getting it back in the garage since my drive way is slightly up hill.
 
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