Effective Methods For Lowering The Ride Height Of Your Motorbike
If you have recently purchased a new motorbike and found you are unable to comfortably reach the floor whilst stationary the best option is to look at lowering the bike through either an off the shelf lowering kit or by way of using a modified seat to achieve the same result.
Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages; using a lowering kit will reduce ground clearance whilst cornering and if not set up correctly may also alter the handling characteristics of the bike. Using a lowered seat is an easy option with really only two issues to consider; 1) rider comfort - with less padding in the seat the common "numb bum" scenario springs to mind. 2) The relationship beteween seating position and foot pegs will change. A motor bike which previously felt comfortable to ride may become horrible if the distance between the seat and foot pegs is drastically altered.
It really is a case of researching what options are available and for your specific motorcycle.
As an example owners of 2007 model and 2008 Kawasaki Versys will probably find the easiest way to lower their ride height is through the use of Kawasaki's replacement gel seat.
Offering a 50mm reduction in height this accessory is a direct replacement for the original seat and being a gel seat goes some way to retain rider comfort.
But its not just applicable to 2007 and 2008 models, the same applies whether you have a 2009,2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, or maybe a brand new 2019 model Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, or Yamaha motorcycle.
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