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18-04-09, 04:46 PM
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Lowering seat height
I've seen a lowering kit for a k5 650 on egay would this kit fit my k3 it only consists of two shorter dogbones (apparently thats what they're called) and a modified side stand.
Could doing this have an effect on handling at all? It was just a thought as i am only a wee fella mick |
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18-04-09, 09:10 PM
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Re: Lowering seat height
K3's had a higher seat height than the later ones. So "dogbones" may be a different length. I fitted different dogbones to a curvy and it did not lower the seat height that much. Fitted a shorter Hagon shock and dropped forks 20mm. Handling not as good as standard but O/K though.
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18-04-09, 09:15 PM
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Re: Lowering seat height
get a lowered seat from your local suzuki dealer... they are about £40 if i remember
its about 1 1/2 inches lower than standard seat... |
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19-04-09, 11:50 AM
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Re: Lowering seat height
Cheers guys al leave the lowering kit for now the bike already has a different seat think its the gel one al look into the seat this week
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19-04-09, 12:00 PM
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Re: Lowering seat height
Or send your seat to tony archer, he's a top bloke for reprofiling, gelpads etc.
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19-04-09, 04:04 PM
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Re: Lowering seat height
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19-04-09, 04:33 PM
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Re: Lowering seat height
google says http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/
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19-04-09, 10:02 PM
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Might have to give him a call, mine has a nice decorative pattern of screwdriver holes since the friendly local scrotes borrowed it. |
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19-04-09, 10:05 PM
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Re: Lowering seat height
Had a couple of seats done by Tony Archer. Good quality workmanship. I'm trying to get some money together so I can have my OEM nappy gel seat recovered.
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19-04-09, 10:06 PM
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Re: Lowering seat height
think I will too. Get Miss Ophic's saddle lowered. Might be more effective to get her legs lengthened tho.
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