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ibdrillin

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Hi Folks..I have a 2009 fz6r yellow and just joined the forum,..truth is, i am kind of short, and even though the seat height is pretty low ( which is why i bought it) , i would kind of like it slightly lower. I also would like a case for the back, and my handle bars raised and back slightly,,,,do I just go to the dealer and get all of this done? would i need a new kickstand? I'm lost..I have less than 1000 miles on it in 3 years but I would ride it more if i felt more comfortable on it for my size..any suggestions???
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ibdrillin
 
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Anthony

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ibdrillin said:
Hi Folks..I have a 2009 fz6r yellow and just joined the forum,..truth is, i am kind of short, and even though the seat height is pretty low ( which is why i bought it) , i would kind of like it slightly lower. I also would like a case for the back, and my handle bars raised and back slightly,,,,do I just go to the dealer and get all of this done? would i need a new kickstand? I'm lost..I have less than 1000 miles on it in 3 years but I would ride it more if i felt more comfortable on it for my size..any suggestions???
thanks
ibdrillin
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Being as I am very tall, I will let another member advise you on your challenges but I did want to welcome you to the forum...
 
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dart1963

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Roaring toyz lowering.... lowers and has kickstand.....
As to risers... once you lower her... ride her more first... use your abs and legs more.... if you still want to change it, there are options
 
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Anthony

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Nastybutler

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ibdrillin said:
do i go to a dealer?
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Only if you're not comfortable doing it yourself. If you have the tools and basic mechanical skills, you should be able to do it in an afternoon.

The dealer might be able to get the parts for you, but will charge you way more than you can find the parts online. So if you do take it to the "stealership" I'd only have them install the parts you procured elsewhere.

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Anthony

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BKP

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Welcome to the forum, IB...

I don't know what your predisposition is to doing those mods yourself, but, if you don't regularly tinker, you might want to have the dealer do the lowering link.

The 'up and back' mod for the handlebars you can certainly do yourself. Take a look at Twisted Throttle (SW Motech risers) Handlebar riser barbacks & top clamps (BMW, Ducati, Gas-Gas, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM LC4, MZ, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha) - pair, 1" rise & 1" pullback - ZRX1200R & ZRX1100 ('97-'05) - Kawasaki - Shop by Bike - TwistedThrottle.com

There are also less severe risers (just 'up' in 2mm increments).

The top-case you can do yourself as well. If it's only a top-case, and not side-bags as well, it's typically just swapping out the grab bar (undo six bolts and you're done). The toughest part is picking out the vendor and capacity of the case. I went with a 33L Shad. I like the capacity, but if I had it to do over, I'd probably go with a Givi Monokey... different strokes...

Again, welcome to the forum, and enjoy the bike...

Ride safe...
 

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nismos14

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You can try to raise the front forks, (slowly) one side at a time. That will help the ride height situation a bit, then add the roaring toys lowering link, adjust the pre-load at least one notch higher once lowered. Adjust the chain, and you should feel a lot more comfortable.

The main reason this bike sucks for short riders is it's weight and top heavy disposition. Other then that, I've sat on other bikes that weigh the same and are on stock height that feel perfectly fine.
 
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