Seat Height

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  1. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    I have a question for you. How many here can plant their feet firmly on the ground astride your bike? I have been on such a low sitting bike for so long, it was not an issue. I really don't remember having this problem as a younger man, so it could just be that recently bikes have grown taller. We all understand the need for ground clearance. Thanks guys for any reply!
     
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  2. Scoot65

    Scoot65 Well-Known Member

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    I can
     
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  3. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    I have my BPOS Speedmaster and feet on the floor is not a problem :)
    In fact it is now fitted with a Maverick seat and my bloody arse is nearly on the floor :eek::p
     
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  4. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Thanks guys for the reply. I am considering another bike and it's just a smidge too tall, tip toes with bike stood straight up. I guess I could have the dealer install some linkage to lower a bit, but I'm not sure if this would affect the handling. Oh well, ain't life grand when this is your biggest problem!
     
  5. Scoot65

    Scoot65 Well-Known Member

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    That's the reason I got a Speedmaster....... low seat height.
    I had a Suzuki Bandit and I was tip-toes, doesn't inspire confidence when coming to a stand still and having to put your foot down.

    I got an upholsterer to sculpture / scoop out the seat foam an inch or or two sand then recover the seat. I found this helped quite a bit.

    Maybe this and fitting the lowering brackets would be a good strategy.....
     
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  6. Johnjo

    Johnjo Senior Member

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    I can flat foot now on my Bonnie. Couldn't on my last bike, 5 years ownership. I had lowering links fitted to that bike, a tiger and raised the forks to maintain the steering geometry. Bike handled like a dream with that set up. I was still on tippy toes though. Some lowered bikes require the side stand altering. Lowering them affects the lean angle when parked.

    Must say it's been a revelation on the Bonnie not having to plan ahead at stops. Side slopes and gravelled surfaces used to be a nightmare to stop on. Not any more. :)
     
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  7. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Thanks guys for all the replys and good advice! I knew I could count on you here at the Forum.
     
  8. Bradders

    Bradders Well-Known Member

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    I can flatfoot on my Speed Triple R, but I am about 6'2"
     
  9. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

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    Can flatfoot my Thunderbird with both feet, 5'7” with a 29” inside leg
     
  10. lexy

    lexy Well-Known Member

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    Flatfoot the Street Twin,no probs.
     
  11. BigCLM

    BigCLM Senior Member

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    Also flat foot on my new Street Twin. One reason I purchased that bike. I'm 5'10".
     
  12. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    Being a bit odd, I am 5'4" on my right leg and 5'6" on the left... The result of an argument with a car a long while ago. Thankfully Triumph do a Low 800 XRX which means I can get both feet more or less flat - especially when wearing a pair of Harley Davison Welton boots. A friend had a Honda TransAlp thingy and kept toppling over at roundabouts, lights and frankly anywhere where there was a camber on the road... If only avoid embarrassment it would be advisable to be able to reach the floor with your feet rather than in a collapsed heap!
     
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