can anyone tell me how to lower my bike. i'm shorter than the average rider and could use some better footing when stopped. i've seen the lowering bars on ebay but wouldnt know whick brand is better. i also heard you gotta shorten the kick stand. can those be bought? i appreciate all the help in advance.

 

Have you considered having your suspension adjusted for your height?

 

switch the link in the back
and for the front lower the forks

kickstand you can try going to welding shops
half an inch taken off should be enough

 

You can buy lowering links for the back, I dont know what to do about the front, ive never lowered a bike before.

Daniel Thompson

 

For the front you just loosen the triple clamp and slide the front forks up through the desired amount. I'd recommend having someone experience in setting up suspension and ride height to help with this process. If weight or ride height is off balance you could run into some severe handling problems.

 

If you really have to lower it, I suggest that you should take it to a professional bike mechanic and get both the rear & the front lowered equally so it won't affect the handling that much. The geometry still the same if you do it this way. Also get them to cut 1/2"-1" off your kickstand. I lowered mine and it rides pretty good but then again I'm just an average everyday commuter, no tricks, no stunt & no race track so I can't really tell that much of a difference if any.