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Lowering V7II Stone

Hagaik

Hagaik

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As I'm vertically challenged (1.68 in socks, with some back wind), I'm thinking about lowering my bike slightly (maybe 15-20mm, just to make pushing it back from uphill parking a little easier).
The easy way would be of course to get the seat lowered (either shaving the stock or getting a new lower gel saddle) - but, as I'm also not happy with the stock suspension (front and rear) - I was thinking maybe to get something shorter for the rear (let's say 370mm eye-to-eye instead of the stock 390mm) and lowering the front on the triple tree by 15-20mm.

The questions I have regarding this are:
1. what will lowering the bike do to steering/tracking?
2. will I need to shorten the side stand?

Thanks,
 
Your headed in the right direction. I've done several just as you suggest (drop the forks 20mm, it helps any way).
1. Works well still, no issues.
2. No.
 
I got some low profile tires for my V7 and they lowered it with no adverse effects. I can't recall the manufacturer and I'm traveling right now so I can't see, but they might be Bridgestone. Just scroll through the tire catalogs.
 
If you want to fit 370mm rear shocks (20mm shorter than standard) I would first check the tyre clearance at full compression. To do this you will need data from the shock manufacturer - ie the travel of the shock. If it was (say) 75mm then put the bike on the centrestand, remove the existing shocks and raise the rear wheel until the suspension mount centres are 295mm apart and check clearances.
If you don't have a centrestand not sure how you do this!
AndyB
 
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