Height Adjustment

[Nyuu]

So Im 5'5" 140 lbs and just recently got my FZ6R. I can almost flat foot but not quite. My heel is about an inch off the ground. What should I do?

Ive read about roaring toyz lowering link, seat shaving, and suspension changing. Im not sure where the suspension is set at right now. What would be the best action? Based off of ease and cost. Thanks, I want to be more comfortable

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[JT]

Well lowring the front end is a free mod.... you can lower it 1" some have done 2" although I dont think that that alone will get you to flat foot... the lowring link is specifiacly deisgned for this purpose.... suspension adjustment I dont belive will get you any closer to the ground. I would recomend you lower the front end and from there decide werather the lowering link is worth it to you....

 

[Nyuu]

Will lowering the front end alone affect anything handling wise? And will it help the seat area drop any to enable me to flat foot even a little better?

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[JT]

Will lowering the front end alone affect anything handling wise?

most people say the feel an improvement. makes sense to me lower center of gravity.... only concern is bottoming out the front end on big bumps...
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f89/lowering-front-end-more-aggresive-look-26222/index4.html


And will it help the seat area drop any to enable me to flat foot even a little better? It should but is will not be a direct 1 to 1 drop. so it will be minimal to seat drop. I would recommend that you lower the front end 1.5" ride it for a week or two then decide if the link is worth the $$$ for your confort.

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[jponza]

So Im 5'5" 140 lbs and just recently got my FZ6R. I can almost flat foot but not quite. My heel is about an inch off the ground. What should I do?

Ive read about roaring toyz lowering link, seat shaving, and suspension changing. Im not sure where the suspension is set at right now. What would be the best action? Based off of ease and cost. Thanks, I want to be more comfortable

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I lowered mine 1.75 and I can flat foot now. I am also 5'5. I highly recommend it. It's free! Just remember to have it elevated there are a few threads on here with great instructions on it.

 

[Nyuu]

I lowered mine 1.75 and I can flat foot now. I am also 5'5. I highly recommend it. It's free! Just remember to have it elevated there are a few threads on here with great instructions on it.

Which way did you lower yours? Sorry, just being sure I dont do the wrong change haha

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[jponza]

Which way did you lower yours? Sorry, just being sure I dont do the wrong change haha

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The FREE way, just loosened the triple tree clamp and measured little by little. They have to match perfectly so that there are no deficiencies while riding. I know that the bike Is top heavy and this really gives you more stability/control! Another plus is that if you plan on getting clip ons it's already lowered and just get the clip ons with risers and boom two birds one stone son!

 

[Scott_Thomas]

The FREE way, just loosened the triple tree clamp and measured little by little. They have to match perfectly so that there are no deficiencies while riding. I know that the bike Is top heavy and this really gives you more stability/control! Another plus is that if you plan on getting clip ons it's already lowered and just get the clip ons with risers and boom two birds one stone son!

Might add this mod as well. Looks better as well as handles better lowered.

 

[Nyuu]

Success! Thanks to JT and jponza, I was able to lower the front in. It looks more badass and I can reach in my shoes excellent free mod. Thanks everyone. Pics later in my bikes mod thread!

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