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03-09-09, 07:15 PM

So is the spring the answer?

yorkie_chris · 03-09-09, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beut834

So is the spring the answer?

No, the height is controlled by the shocks extended length. spring will not change anything.

Also you could change spring, but it would handle really badly since the standard shock has no damping in it anyway.

Old Git · 03-09-09, 07:25 PM

Chap, there are much more technical guys on here than me, but I only passed my test in Feb, have eaten way more pies than you & can stand over the bike as well.

You know best for yourself, but why not give it a little while.
I found I started sitting upright & looked a bit of a

, seen self in shop window, but as I've got more used to riding, find i have changed seating / body position & all is well.
Still never going to look or ride like Rossi, but how often are you sitting bolt upright on the bike on any ride? very seldom i guess.
Hope you enjoy your new toy - OG

Spiderman · 03-09-09, 07:26 PM

how tall are you?

And where in the country are you? Seeing and talking to others of a similar size to you on their SV may help you feel a bit better or make a considered decision.

Biker Biggles · 03-09-09, 07:29 PM

Shorter dogbones will raise the rear.You can also raise the yokes so that they are flush with the fork tops to even out the steeper steering and raise the front a tad.
Id say you would also benefit from stiffer fork springs and a rear shock upgrade both of which would reduce sag and hence raise the bike a bit.Is the bike fitted with a sculpted out rider seat?Many svs are,as they have been used by the vertically challenged in earlier lives.

03-09-09, 07:39 PM

How massive are you? Has the bike been lowered for a previously shorter rider?

03-09-09, 07:42 PM

6 ft and I am living in Germany presently! - so Spiderman's suggestion is no good! Thanks anyway!

Old Git - sounds like sensible advice!

Biker Biggles - Sounds expensive?! I am fairly sure the seat is standard! how much would the work you suggest cost? (ballpark figure!)

03-09-09, 07:45 PM

Yorkie Chris - would a combination of shorter dog bones and bigger springs do the trick?

yorkie_chris · 03-09-09, 07:47 PM

How much do you weigh?

03-09-09, 07:49 PM

6ft, and 15 stone plus/minus a few pounds.
Keep up

03-09-09, 07:15 PM	#11
Beut834 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help - New biker naive and confused! So is the spring the answer?

03-09-09, 07:25 PM	#13
Old Git Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 460	Re: Help - New biker naive and confused! Chap, there are much more technical guys on here than me, but I only passed my test in Feb, have eaten way more pies than you & can stand over the bike as well. You know best for yourself, but why not give it a little while. I found I started sitting upright & looked a bit of a , seen self in shop window, but as I've got more used to riding, find i have changed seating / body position & all is well. Still never going to look or ride like Rossi, but how often are you sitting bolt upright on the bike on any ride? very seldom i guess. Hope you enjoy your new toy - OG

03-09-09, 07:26 PM	#14
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03-09-09, 07:29 PM	#15
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Help - New biker naive and confused! Shorter dogbones will raise the rear.You can also raise the yokes so that they are flush with the fork tops to even out the steeper steering and raise the front a tad. Id say you would also benefit from stiffer fork springs and a rear shock upgrade both of which would reduce sag and hence raise the bike a bit.Is the bike fitted with a sculpted out rider seat?Many svs are,as they have been used by the vertically challenged in earlier lives. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

03-09-09, 07:39 PM	#16
TazDaz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help - New biker naive and confused! How massive are you? Has the bike been lowered for a previously shorter rider?

03-09-09, 07:42 PM	#17
Beut834 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help - New biker naive and confused! 6 ft and I am living in Germany presently! - so Spiderman's suggestion is no good! Thanks anyway! Old Git - sounds like sensible advice! Biker Biggles - Sounds expensive?! I am fairly sure the seat is standard! how much would the work you suggest cost? (ballpark figure!)

03-09-09, 07:45 PM	#18
Beut834 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help - New biker naive and confused! Yorkie Chris - would a combination of shorter dog bones and bigger springs do the trick?

03-09-09, 07:47 PM	#19
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03-09-09, 07:49 PM	#20
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help - New biker naive and confused! 6ft, and 15 stone plus/minus a few pounds. Keep up

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