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KTM Seat Height
- Thread starter Rib Eye
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Don't mess with the suspension unless you are sure what you are doing. The guys at KTM have already figured it all out, if they wanted you to lower it they would have provided you with the links. Besides a comfortable lower seat sounds like a better idea than a uncomfortable lower bike. Remember you don't ride with your feet down. Also check out Riches Custom Seats outside of Seattle
My opinion for what its worth
Tom
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Don't mess with the suspension unless you are sure what you are doing. The guys at KTM have already figured it all out, if they wanted you to lower it they would have provided you with the links. Besides a comfortable lower seat sounds like a better idea than a uncomfortable lower bike. Remember you don't ride with your feet down. Also check out Riches Custom Seats outside of Seattle
My opinion for what its worth
Tom
c337b
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Spend the money and have the suspension lowered and revalvedprofessionaly
http://stsracing.ca/
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Spend the money and have the suspension lowered and revalvedprofessionaly
http://stsracing.ca/
Island Hopper
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Last years model was about 2 inches lower at the seat because it had less suspension travel than this years R model.... The cheapest prospect would be to try to find someone with an 08 that would be willing to do a suspension trade with you....
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Last years model was about 2 inches lower at the seat because it had less suspension travel than this years R model.... The cheapest prospect would be to try to find someone with an 08 that would be willing to do a suspension trade with you....
joker650
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I'm with Tom....
Go for the lower seat.
.............although, If the forks have ring markers on them (at the top) then they are designed for minor adjustments in the triple clamps, u might get an inch out of that, then set the sag on the rear.
If u go more than what is markd on the forks then u risk the tires hitting the fenders in a "bottom-out" situation.
On my SE I lowered the rear about 1/2"by reduicingthe pre-load on the rear spring.
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I'm with Tom....
Go for the lower seat.
.............although, If the forks have ring markers on them (at the top) then they are designed for minor adjustments in the triple clamps, u might get an inch out of that, then set the sag on the rear.
If u go more than what is markd on the forks then u risk the tires hitting the fenders in a "bottom-out" situation.
On my SE I lowered the rear about 1/2"by reduicingthe pre-load on the rear spring.
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franhoser
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The bike is engineered for the height it's designed. Mucking around with the suspension changes the dynamics of the bike. Go with the cheapest option, the seat. Only if you need more inches as a last resort do the suspension.
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The bike is engineered for the height it's designed. Mucking around with the suspension changes the dynamics of the bike. Go with the cheapest option, the seat. Only if you need more inches as a last resort do the suspension.
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Go to my post
http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=5452&forum_id=9&page=2
There you will find out what you need to know
Rich is a custom seat manufacture as not all our butts are the same, you must go down and be fitted. Its an all day affair but well worth it. I will never by a seat out of the box again.
Tom
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Go to my post
http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=5452&forum_id=9&page=2
There you will find out what you need to know
Rich is a custom seat manufacture as not all our butts are the same, you must go down and be fitted. Its an all day affair but well worth it. I will never by a seat out of the box again.
Tom
Rib Eye
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Thanks Tom
I have read your posts about the seat fitting day. Excellent information and no doubt is the best way to go. I will consider it but Seattle isa bit of a distance to go. Hey wait, I know. Make a long weekend of it and catch a ball game!:tup:
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Thanks Tom
I have read your posts about the seat fitting day. Excellent information and no doubt is the best way to go. I will consider it but Seattle isa bit of a distance to go. Hey wait, I know. Make a long weekend of it and catch a ball game!:tup:
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stratus
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I used RMR Suspensions in Abbotsford to take nearly 2" out of my suspension. I did the seat thing and was not particularly happy about it. I am 5'6" so seat height is a big deal. I have to say that RMR did an excellent job ($300 plus tax) and the bike still handles excellent. My only regret is I didn't do this years ago.
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I used RMR Suspensions in Abbotsford to take nearly 2" out of my suspension. I did the seat thing and was not particularly happy about it. I am 5'6" so seat height is a big deal. I have to say that RMR did an excellent job ($300 plus tax) and the bike still handles excellent. My only regret is I didn't do this years ago.
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I will put in my two cents. First you will likely cange your seat at some point anyway. I highly reccomend Renazco. Dualsport and KTM experts. There is a reason all the Dakar riders use thier seats. I have had a Renazco seat for three years and wouldn't ride without it.
I recently had RMR suspensions in Abbotsford spring,valve and lower my DRZ 400 suspension. I have been riding the bike as hard as I can and it seems to be working great. The lowering is the cats ass. I can reach the ground like a normal human now and when I get to a rough spot where I need to get a toe down I can do it without my bike taking a nap. Should have done it first. I would not hesitate to lower any bike now. It has had no adverse effects.
Good luck, ScottBC :hb:
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I will put in my two cents. First you will likely cange your seat at some point anyway. I highly reccomend Renazco. Dualsport and KTM experts. There is a reason all the Dakar riders use thier seats. I have had a Renazco seat for three years and wouldn't ride without it.
I recently had RMR suspensions in Abbotsford spring,valve and lower my DRZ 400 suspension. I have been riding the bike as hard as I can and it seems to be working great. The lowering is the cats ass. I can reach the ground like a normal human now and when I get to a rough spot where I need to get a toe down I can do it without my bike taking a nap. Should have done it first. I would not hesitate to lower any bike now. It has had no adverse effects.
Good luck, ScottBC :hb:
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trevor
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that sounds like a dream. i'm only 5'3 and my bikes are always super tall. they lowered it a full two inches and it didn't compromise the suspension? I have a xcw 200 right now but am thinking of trading for a duel purpose 640. The road riding part might be a bit tough if I can't even tippy on one side of the bike without being half dismounted. Two inches would make a nice difference. What kind of price does that run if you don't mind my asken.
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that sounds like a dream. i'm only 5'3 and my bikes are always super tall. they lowered it a full two inches and it didn't compromise the suspension? I have a xcw 200 right now but am thinking of trading for a duel purpose 640. The road riding part might be a bit tough if I can't even tippy on one side of the bike without being half dismounted. Two inches would make a nice difference. What kind of price does that run if you don't mind my asken.