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#Post#: 932--------------------------------------------------
anyone lower their MT for shorter ridersÉ
DIR By: stumpy
Date: November 16, 2019, 9:45 pm
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So my wife would really like to try this MT that we have but she
is quite nervous to try it seeing that she is on her tippy toes
and not that big of a girl at 130lbs. I know she can handle the
power and the weight if she could just get down to the balls of
her feet at least.
I have seen a round disc type of unit that claims to lower the
bike by installing it with the shock. Not to sure on how it
works or if at all.
Any insight or experiences with lowering the MT would be greatly
appreciated.
#Post#: 933--------------------------------------------------
Re: anyone lower their MT for shorter ridersÉ
DIR By: Max Headroom
Date: November 18, 2019, 5:55 am
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Hi Stumpy,
The ring will change the distance between the end of the spring
and the front eye of the shock and lower the back end. The one I
saw on the web didn't look as if it would lower it much and was
£130 ish. At that price you might be better getting her a pair
of platform boots :)
Max
#Post#: 936--------------------------------------------------
Re: anyone lower their MT for shorter ridersÉ
DIR By: Blzeebub
Date: November 19, 2019, 12:26 pm
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I've had the Hyperpro lowering spring kit fitted to the MT along
with shaving the top and sides of the seat. It made enough
difference to get confident with putting my feet down.
Cheers
Nat
#Post#: 987--------------------------------------------------
Re: anyone lower their MT for shorter ridersÉ
DIR By: carl4954
Date: April 5, 2020, 11:45 am
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Hi Stumpy.
I lowered my MT with an after market spring kit that dropped the
rear by up to 20mm. At first it seemed a simple job after
watching the Youtube post on the subject. But the Youtube post
leaves out some important points.
1, It helps to get the rear of the bike about 200mm higher than
it would normally be on the centre stand. My MT has the factory
fitted centre stand. That would be about 300mm with only the
side stand. You will need the height so the swing arm can be
moved to help release the shocks tension when removing and
fitting of the shock unit. Beware of 'pulling' on the chain and
the rear brake pipe.
2, Next to the foot pegs there are some decorative fins, to stop
your toe slipping I think. You will need to loosen all the
fixings. This will help with the removal of the front bolt which
is one of the fixings. When you remove the front bolt there will
be shims and spacers. Collect these in order as you go for
refitting later.
3, Spring compressors. To remove the existing spring and fit the
new spring the springs have to be clamped almost shut. So the
compressors will be under a lot of tension. I had a set for a
car that where to big for the spring material diameter. You will
need a good strong set for a motorbike spring.
All in all it took a day to change and set up the spring/ride
height and in my case well worth the effort for that sense of
security when placing my feet when I stop.
Hope this helps
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