Lowering bikes
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ORIGINAL: Mini Me
I'll ask the next time I talk to the guy. Would be a cool trip for sure. Haven't got any long ones planned yet, so..... I'll let u know if I find out any more.
Cheers!
I'll ask the next time I talk to the guy. Would be a cool trip for sure. Haven't got any long ones planned yet, so..... I'll let u know if I find out any more.
Cheers!
Cool sounds good.
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RE: Lowering bikes
ORIGINAL: dd74
hey pitsvtec...where can i find these rocket dog dragline boots you are talking about?? i tried doing a search online and couldnt find them. Let me know...thanks!!
hey pitsvtec...where can i find these rocket dog dragline boots you are talking about?? i tried doing a search online and couldnt find them. Let me know...thanks!!
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/amazin-grace/rocketdog.html (look at the Astro boots)
http://www.funky-footwear.co.uk/cate...%B4+Shoes.html
http://www.bootbarn.com/multiview/me...ar/All/All/All
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I just took my regular Dianese mc boots to a local cobbler and he added about an inch (some on the inside, some on the outside). Just walking around the house in them is fun - I can reach things!
-Susan
CBR600F4i
-Susan
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Oh yeah, and I also took the seat to an upholsterer and had them cut it down quite a bit, and in on the sides.
I did the seat on my old Seca 2 myself with a bread knife, it was a little lumpy but worked fine - figured my CBR rated a professional job tho!
-Susan
I did the seat on my old Seca 2 myself with a bread knife, it was a little lumpy but worked fine - figured my CBR rated a professional job tho!
-Susan
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RE: Lowering bikes
ORIGINAL: The Ant
I just took my regular Dianese mc boots to a local cobbler and he added about an inch (some on the inside, some on the outside). Just walking around the house in them is fun - I can reach things!
-Susan
CBR600F4i
I just took my regular Dianese mc boots to a local cobbler and he added about an inch (some on the inside, some on the outside). Just walking around the house in them is fun - I can reach things!
-Susan
CBR600F4i
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Lowering bikes
ORIGINAL: pitsvtec
Well I shy away from lowering the bike b/c it throws off the bikes handling. I'm only 5'2" and it's hard to believe that your 5 inches taller than me and have a problem. Sorry if that is outright, but it's true...LOL... To correct this problem I purchased taller boots. It's cheaper and if you ever want to sell the bike, it won't be an issue. The boots I now have are called Rocket Dog Draglines. They cover your ankle and add 2.75 inches to your height. Although, I can't fullly touch, they helped me a great deal . It's not a problem it you fully can't touch. At stops, I end up leaning the bike on one leg and when having to move it, I'm off the bike doing so. Be more confident in yourself and you'll be able to handle the bike just fine. Hope that helps you. Let me know.
Well I shy away from lowering the bike b/c it throws off the bikes handling. I'm only 5'2" and it's hard to believe that your 5 inches taller than me and have a problem. Sorry if that is outright, but it's true...LOL... To correct this problem I purchased taller boots. It's cheaper and if you ever want to sell the bike, it won't be an issue. The boots I now have are called Rocket Dog Draglines. They cover your ankle and add 2.75 inches to your height. Although, I can't fullly touch, they helped me a great deal . It's not a problem it you fully can't touch. At stops, I end up leaning the bike on one leg and when having to move it, I'm off the bike doing so. Be more confident in yourself and you'll be able to handle the bike just fine. Hope that helps you. Let me know.
If you HAVE to, look into shaving the seat... it's easy to do (PM me and I'll give you some links to other forums where ladies have done this).