lowering seat height
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2000 10:56 pm
I know that this has been rehashed several times, but I am asking for some
advice because I would like to buy a KLR650 but can't ride it safely the way
it is. I have read both good and bad things about Lowering Links. I have a
29" inseam and am very heavy. Any ideas about handling/bottoming out on the
street? 99% of my riding will be on the street, at least at first. Do I
assume that I would have to slide the forks up in the clamps to match, or do
the lowering links go on both ends? Are there any other suspension mods
(springs, etc.) that would lower the seat height without turning the KLR
into a "hardtail"?
I have also read good and bad things about Corbin seats. The seat with the
dip would not be an option, as sliding forward would put a quick end to
riding, until the swelling goes down. Does the "other" Corbin seat lower
seat height? Does any other comfortable seat lower seat height?
Please feel free to reply off list.
Daniel Cunningham