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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: paulchucky on 16 July 2016, 07:56:57 am
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morning gents bit of a random ??
i`ve owned my 600boxeye for over 5 years and it`s excellent does everything :) :) :)
i`m wanting to do some 2up touring with thye mrs so i`ve been pondering for some time as to a 1000
i only have little legs so wondered is there a big difference in seat hieght etc if so is there a lowering kit on the market ?
thanks Paul
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I'm 5'7" and ride a Fazer 1000. Standard ride height was manageable but not entirely comfortable. Fitted lowering dog bones that reduced the height by about 15-20mm which was much better for me. When I changed the rear shock to the R6 Shock I put the original bones back on which lowers it by the same amount. You can also get the seat modified. Plenty of options for us shorties.
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as above
mines got r6 shock with std dog bones and forks up through the yokes about 10mm
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I'm 5'7" with a 27" inside leg. I've got a 1000 with the R6 shock and lukes dog bones and the height is fine for me :)
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I lowered mine via the dogbone route, worked a treat but made it a little harder to get on the center stand and the rear wheel just about cleared the floor, also the bike was almost bolt upright when on the sidestand.
So I went back to stock height and had my Corbin seat height lowered, now much happier.
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thanks gents looks like i could be moving up to the litre club soon :)
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For a quick fix that costs nothing try lowering the yokes through the forks, this also shortens the wheelbase and quickens the steering so has a positive side effect. I've lowered mine by a good inch, as long as you don't weigh 30 stone it'll be fine.