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Originally Posted by wortown03  Hey PK!! i need some advice...
I just bought an 03 Honda CBR 600RR and i am only 5'5. I have read about lowering links etc. and hear different opinions regarding handling and whatnot. I definitely would feel much more comfortable with the bike lowered maybe 3".
I have also heard that you can play around with the actual suspension without adding links. Is this possible and if so, how easy and safe is it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks PK |
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Originally Posted by fasterthanu DON'T LOWER YOUR BIKE!!!!
shave the seat if you have to or just one foot it.
Union is on the short side and rides a rc51 and he just uses 1 foot at stops
VAA is also short and rides a gixxer 1k that is NOT lowered |
Well I guess since I was mentioned and I work here I might as well add my two cents.
John is right I am kind of small. Im 5'6 so I have an inch over you and I do ride an RC51. I actually ended up raising the rear of my bike to make it handle better. Im not sure what my seat height is but I can not get both feet on the ground at once. I have to get off my bike to push it.
Try not to lower you bike as it can affect the handling usually in a very bad way. I know its a bit uncomfortable at first by try one footing it. I always put my left foot down unless I have no other option just so I have the rear brake covered in case I need it to hold the bike in place.
Also where on the island do you ride? I grew up over in Falmouth and on my trips to MV there is no place to have a good time.