| Author | Message | ||
     Drfuyutsuki |
My wife wants a XB9R, but its seat is just a little too high off the ground for her to stand flat footed (my only requirement for her to get a bike.) Is there a way to shave about to inches off the saddle height? | ||
| Coolice |
Get the shock and forks from a XB9SL (low model) | ||
| Daves |
I can make one for her, already did one for another Bueller. | ||
| Biofilter |
Dave your the man!!!!!! | ||
| Court |
Dave: You can make a Citylow right? | ||
| Daves |
Yep, that would be just as easy! | ||
| Tsmith4378 |
I have an s"L" that I replaced the rear for the "R" I used to be flat footed on my "S" but with the "R" tail on I am now slightly up on my tiptoes. I am 5'8" Dave, is there still adjustment to get mine lower? | ||
| Geoffg |
Hmmm...I am 5'4". One reason I like my Buell is the compact size, but I'm still on tiptoe. However, I've never owned a bike I could flatfoot both sides, so I'm used to it! My advice for anyone who's having difficulty with bike seat height is to learn to cope with it, rather than lowering the bike (unless it's ridiculous, like a 5'0" woman riding a V-Strom--which, BTW, I have ridden with no problems--the bike, that is). Here are a few tips: Learn to stop with just one foot down--usually the left. I used to teach motorcycle riding, and this is what we taught everyone regardless of size--it is good technique. Left foot goes down, right foot stays on the rear brake. It's easy to change feet if you have to, such as to work the shifter or whatever. With just that one foot down, most will automatically find they can flatfoot much more easily, because they can tip the bike ever so little to that side. If more reach is needed, just scooch your asscheek off the side of the saddle for more reach. Lastly, I know of one woman who is 5'0" and rides an unlowered SV650S (similar seat height to the XBRs). She has a pair of Sidi motorcycle boots that have an extra thick sole specifically for this (I think they're called "Lady" or something, I could be wrong). | ||
| Bonesbuell |
Someone out of DC took a low model and lowered it more by compressing the rear spring. She kept it compressed by using some sort of clamp. I wouldn't recommend for extreme riders as I believe she used the bike primarily for cruising. (Message edited by bonesbuell on March 25, 2005) | ||
| Glitch |
Along4theride and Fran_dog traded suspension. He had an XB9SL and she had an XB9R. The swap took about a half a day. The XB9RL handles excellent, very nice to ride. | ||
| Drfuyutsuki |
Dave, I will have to take you up on that when I buy it. Josh | ||
| Tank_bueller |
XB9SL....tip toes, strong legs, strong "soul", no desire to ride anything else. Hit bottom on the front the other day(wicked bump, first time), but the Low does have a lower center of gravity, and shorter travel.....gotta ride one to realize the difference And my settings are soft, due to the type of roads I twist most frequently. tank p.s. I would not lower it any more than stock with the stock shocks. (Message edited by tank_bueller on March 25, 2005) | ||
| Daves |
I can have one ready for you in Wisconsin. Come out for the Homecoming and pick it up! | ||
| Drfuyutsuki |
Dave, Tempting as the offer is, my job will still be tenuous at best in June. I will have to wait 'till august to see if we can afford to buy her bike, or if the bike fund will go to moving us somewhere to start a new job. BTW got any openings for an self taught mechanic or a military trained parts warehouse manager? | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
Dave what would be the cost of the "Low" rear spring only? |
