Help: Lowering R1 seat height. - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

insane79 · 02-04-2009, 06:07 AM

hi guys,
i have decided to go for an R1, this is my first superbike, i have been riding since 8-yrs but other bike like eliminator & rx100, i have noticed that the R1 Seat height is pretty high for my height (only 5'6

) both my legs dont touch flat down on the ground, is there a way to lower the bike abit by an inch?? any R1 gurus can help me? one more thing how to findout the difference between the 07 & 08 R1?? i heard the model no is printed on the bike but where exactly is it printed?? thanks ...

Aryan · 02-04-2009, 07:12 AM

Query Approved.

Putting both your feet flat down from a superbike like the R1 is quite a task in itself. You need to be 6 feet tall or thereabouts, I believe for both of your feet to be flat down on the tarmac.

As for lowering the seat height, can softening the rear monoshock help? If at all that is possible, it would hamper the handling, I believe.

Velocity · 02-04-2009, 07:19 PM

you can find the year on the right side near the handle bar

Puneet1 · 02-04-2009, 07:28 PM

I dont think seat can be adjusted on a R1 but u can adjust Rear-sets and brake and gear pedals .

If ur comfortable riding completely then dont let height be a problem.Wear good shoes like adidas Megabounce that have a nice heel that will add something to height .Even salman khan is 5'8 and keeps riding busas and litre bike with Katrina behind .

insane79 · 02-05-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Aryan

Query Approved.

Putting both your feet flat down from a superbike like the R1 is quite a task in itself. You need to be 6 feet tall or thereabouts, I believe for both of your feet to be flat down on the tarmac.

As for lowering the seat height, can softening the rear monoshock help? If at all that is possible, it would hamper the handling, I believe.

will give it a try as our roads are very bad too for a stiff setup..

BANDHAV · 02-05-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aryan

You need to be 6 feet tall or thereabouts, I believe for both of your feet to be flat down on the tarmac.

Good for me now all i need is some real moolah to buy one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aryan

As for lowering the seat height, can softening the rear monoshock help? If at all that is possible, it would hamper the handling, I believe.

No it wont, softening it wont alter the ride height.

Aryan · 02-05-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Puneet1

Even salman khan is 5'8 and keeps riding busas and litre bike with Katrina behind .

Looking at the massive height difference, it should be the other way round!

@insane: I don't think it is going to be a major issue. Once the machine starts rolling, then you would surely feel 'at home'. It is not really important whether both your feet are firmly on the ground while standing still, or not.

TNiranjanT · 02-05-2009, 12:05 PM

probably if he has katrina kaif sitting behind it might help lower the height? Just a thought..it sounds like a worthwhile modification bro go for it

imemyself000 · 02-05-2009, 12:54 PM

^^^
lol. :d

Neo_da1 · 02-05-2009, 01:31 PM

Hey insane...dont worry...there are lowering links available..Vortex makes them and few other companies too...i shall try n give some link here wait

Check this link

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...1--635011.html

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insane79 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 189	Help: Lowering R1 seat height. hi guys, i have decided to go for an R1, this is my first superbike, i have been riding since 8-yrs but other bike like eliminator & rx100, i have noticed that the R1 Seat height is pretty high for my height (only 5'6 ) both my legs dont touch flat down on the ground, is there a way to lower the bike abit by an inch?? any R1 gurus can help me? one more thing how to findout the difference between the 07 & 08 R1?? i heard the model no is printed on the bike but where exactly is it printed?? thanks ... __________________

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Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Query Approved. Putting both your feet flat down from a superbike like the R1 is quite a task in itself. You need to be 6 feet tall or thereabouts, I believe for both of your feet to be flat down on the tarmac. As for lowering the seat height, can softening the rear monoshock help? If at all that is possible, it would hamper the handling, I believe. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

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Puneet1 Aut viam inveniam aut faciam Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,710	I dont think seat can be adjusted on a R1 but u can adjust Rear-sets and brake and gear pedals . If ur comfortable riding completely then dont let height be a problem.Wear good shoes like adidas Megabounce that have a nice heel that will add something to height .Even salman khan is 5'8 and keeps riding busas and litre bike with Katrina behind . __________________ Bi-xenon Projector Hid up for sale ! click

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Neo_da1 Coolest Member ;) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rocking Mumbai Posts: 76	Hey insane...dont worry...there are lowering links available..Vortex makes them and few other companies too...i shall try n give some link here wait Check this link http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...1--635011.html Last edited by Neo_da1; 02-05-2009 at 01:36 PM. Reason: Added the link

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02-04-2009, 07:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Velocity Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 158	you can find the year on the right side near the handle bar

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TNiranjanT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 98	probably if he has katrina kaif sitting behind it might help lower the height? Just a thought..it sounds like a worthwhile modification bro go for it

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imemyself000 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 62	^^^ lol. :d

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