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01-09-2010 | 03:21 PM

cbrman64

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raise my rear

hi all im new to this lookin for all advice raisin my rear end a fraction,got long legs

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01-09-2010 | 04:42 PM

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Quick answer based on what you have told us ..Wear high heals ...

Geese mate ... a little info would be great to work with ...
Whats your first name ?
Where are you from ?
What model CBR do you want to raise ?
( OK ...EDIT: I found your pic from your album and popped it in for you :-)

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Drop down into our extensive Hurricane section and ask that question is what I would do ...

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01-09-2010 | 04:46 PM

Kuroshio

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Also if the bike is stock height or not. Could be you're the victim of SPO (Short Previous Owner).

Previous owner of my bike was 5' 2". She lowered the bike so she wouldn't need a stepladder at lights. I'm 5' 10" (11" according to docs). Could damn near drag a knee with the bike on the kickstand

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01-09-2010 | 07:31 PM

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Quick answer based on what you have told us ..Wear high heals ...

LMAO!!!! Nice one, Steve....

Welcome to the forums, cbrman!! Nice lookin' classic 1000F you've got there! It doesn't look like it's sitting too low to me from the pic. Doesn't look lowered, really.... but maybe a little bit??

I can understand it feeling strange if you're new to the bike. I'm just about 6'3" and every time I switch bikes, it feels low.
BTW, swing by the Hurricane section and say hello. We're a fun bunch, and with a noob post like this one, I'd venture to say you are too.....

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01-09-2010 | 09:32 PM

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raising your bike isnt the answer to your problems as it will not give you more leg room.

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01-09-2010 | 10:15 PM

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raising your bike isnt the answer to your problems as it will not give you more leg room.

I agree ....I still think heals or lowing the bloody ground is the way to go ...

Seriously though ... we have had at least one other guy that was going to lower the foot pegs 1" , but I cant remember who it was .. ?

Check your rear suspension to see if the spring rate is up as high as it will go ... , that may stop some sagging in the rear and hold the seat a little higher .. ?
There are after market shockers that may help too ... but they mostly help with dampening ...dunno about the height thing ..??

We even had a discussion some time ago with re padding and shaping the seat to gain a little extra height ...

So in summary ...all I can say is that you can ...
*Set the rear spring up at max or swap it out for a stronger rate .
*Lower the foot pegs .
*Re do your seat to add some extra padding .
*Wear heals . lol
*Lower the ground . lol

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01-10-2010 | 05:24 AM

cbrman64

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rear end

she is a 1990 cbr 1000 fm all standard apart from nexus end cans,my name is laurence and im from berkshire in the uk,im in the middle of fitting givi 3 box wingrack and im concerned it might drop when loaded,i normally ride suzuki bandits,got the honda last year,as i wanted more comfort when i ride to belgium to visit friends,the bandits ok just not enough protection from the elements

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