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lyn1uk
22-06-09, 05:51 PM
hi there. i'm looking at buying an 04 reg SV650 k4 and i was wondering if anyone knew if these could be lowered. i'm 5ft 3 ish. i'd be very greatful for any advice.

thanks

lyn
Dan
22-06-09, 05:53 PM
Longer dogbones and dropping the yokes down the forks will allow you to lower the bike a fair way. There are several riders on the forum who are of similar height :)

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Bibio
22-06-09, 05:57 PM
how low do you want to go? how much money can you throw at it?

i'm 5'1" and i can almost get both feet flat on the ground..

to get it as low as mine requires - different front end, rear shokky, scooped seat..

its been a very expensive process...
lyn1uk
22-06-09, 06:03 PM
oooh goody! i've already put a deposit on it! i saw one in yellow in my local bike shop but it was already sold but i thought it was so lovely so i put a deposit on one that they had in their sister shop and they are bringing it over on wednesday so i was hoping it would be easy to lower! i'm glad there are little riders on here. it proves it can be done.
Bibio
22-06-09, 06:06 PM
suzuki do a scooped seat for about £35 which is good enough to get started....

its also a good idea to put up in your avatar where you come from.. that way people can mabee help you out...
Bibio
22-06-09, 06:08 PM
as a little taster of how low they can go:

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=132771