lowering an f4i
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RE: lowering an f4i
DONT DO IT!!!! my friend lowered his 600rr and it looks plain bad. it rides weird like a 250 or a 500 (mind as well get one of those). his seat doesnt really fit. sure, it could just be a bad lowering job, but he got it done professionally. learn to ride it the way it is is my advice.
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RE: lowering an f4i
Well its all a matter of opinion, but mine is lowered 1" by dropping the triple tree on the front forks. I don't think it handles much differently, but it does put more of my foot flat on the ground. You can get lowering links for the back for about $80 on eBay, but i've never wanted to shell out the cash
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RE: lowering an f4i
I am interested in finding out how I can go about lowering the SEAT HEIGHT of the bike. I have an '01 F4i that a girrlfriend of mine wants to buy. She started out on a Buell Blast and is now looking on moving up to a sport bike, and since I was selling mine thought it might be a good option. Unfortunately for her, she is 4'11" and isn't even close to being able to fit on the bike as it sits currently. I would say it probably needs about 3" at the seat in order to come close to fitting her. What are all the available options (I'm assuming a combination of tricks will be needed), how much will each give, and what are the downsides of the modifications??
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RE: lowering an f4i
Sorry to dig up an old post.. I'm new to riding and was looking to get a cbr f4i. Just wondering how tall you guys that were having height issues? I know it has alot to do with leg length, so let's just estimate.
Also besides lowering links, is there tricks/tips for short riders on cbr's as well?
Also besides lowering links, is there tricks/tips for short riders on cbr's as well?
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RE: lowering an f4i
I have an F4i that is lowered an inch at the front seat. I think its badass and it takes off alot better without trying to float the front end so badly. It didnt really change the handling at all either. I can still rip it in the corners just like I used to do. I just have to make sure I pull my feet up extra high to make sure I dont scrape them on the ground. I was doing that before anyways so it doesnt really bother me to much.