Thinking of...

With the addition to the stable of the Blackbird, I've noticed one
thing about it. The seat is WAY too high and causing me to be standing
on my toes to hold it upright. I figured I'd check into some options
and found a few lowering kits on the internet. I'm thinking of
lowering it several inches to get my feet back on the ground.

Now, here's the question....

If I lower this Blackbird down closer to the ground, how much of a
problem would that be with ground clearance? Does anyone know of
anything that I might need to watch out for?

I know there must be someone here who has experience with lowering
bikes and stuff....

Thanks!

 

The only problem I see with lowering your bike is that you sometimes
ride with Louie. You and I both know that when you ride with Louie you
need to RAISE the bike so you have more ground clearence to clear
branches..trees...rocks...bolders...and when you ride thru rivers and
creeks you dont flood the bike. Also another addition you might want
to think about adding is some knobby dirt tires. Those would probably
really help to get you out of the mud or ditch when Louie pulls over
to get his GPS locked in.

My suggestion is that you look into getting some really thick sole
boots. They can custom make the soles as thick as you want then. I
know back in the 70's when we were kids we used to wear platform
shoes. Those may still be made.

Thats all I have to say about that,
Redshad

 

Those branches might be something to watch out for. I'd hate to have a
piece of wood knock a hole in the bottom of my bike....

 

I lowered my big ole' Valkyrie, 4 inches.
It was a 3 step deal.

I was tippy toed, now I’m flat footed.

Being a short redneck, I believed I needed to be more in control,
turning around and backing up that big dude! <g>

I've noticed how high all those ''CrotchRockets'' seem to be.

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
03Valk-&-98 Magna
Have a Dandy Day--

 

Brian, Brian, Brian. ''My suggestion is that you look into getting some
really thick sole boots.

They can custom make the soles as thick as you want then. I know back in
the 70's when we were kids we used to wear platform shoes. Those may
still be made.
Redshad




Not to mention,a lot cheaper,I am here to tell ya'.

 

Still got the boots from when you dressed up as Gene Simmons that one
Halloween?

 

I usually just lurk over hear at tx.moto, but I can't help but add my 2
cents.

I can see lowering a KLR 650 or a Suzi V-strom, for the Honda, I disgree
with the other posters about shaving the seat. Just buy a Corbin. I have
one on my F4i, I can only say two bad things. It is slippery and does not
lend itself to hanging off on the track.

It is lower, provides amazing comfort for long rides and it very high
quality.

Lowering kits change the bike's geometry, rake, trail, clearance and all
that.

Regards,

Bryan

 

I dont still have any platforms but I might should have kept a pair
hu..Damn that was a good band back then wasnt it.

Redshad