short leg problem - Page 2

robonfire · 11-28-2007, 12:58 PM

Hi I just loosened the back spring off by about 3/4in now the bike is about right. I can get my leg over without having to find something to stand on.

JThompson · 11-29-2007, 12:16 AM

Is it still handling fine?

tigmaster · 11-29-2007, 05:42 AM

yes, i was going to say to make sure your sag is right. adjusting the tension of the rear spring is a big deal. i know i have an article on it somewhere, i will find it.

robonfire · 11-30-2007, 01:23 PM

Hi it seems to be fine i think the person how had bike before me was tall so had raised it so all iv done is bought it back to were it was before.

tigmaster · 11-30-2007, 02:11 PM

alright, to setup your sag you need a tape measure, thats all. well, you need a screwdriver and hammer. i know you said it was fine, but at least measure it. measure from the center of the rear axle up to where the rear fender meets the side panels. now convert that distance to mm, i use google. next, have someone measure the distance with you sitting on the bike. dont just sit on it though, plop down on it a few times. also remember that you can have any legs down on the ground and you should be sitting on the bike as if you were riding it. i think i did mine in the basement where i could hold the bike centered by a low pipe. hold the bike perfectly level. anyways, this measurement should be 100mm less.

DAVO · 11-30-2007, 05:17 PM

take yr seat in2 shop get them 2 cut it down pro the cheapest way

tigmaster · 12-07-2007, 04:39 PM

the seat trick is good but i would suggest setting sag right. this is the most important and will affect bike handling the most. therefore, get your sag right and if you still cant touch the ground then have your seat shaved down.

11-29-2007, 12:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
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11-29-2007, 05:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,488	yes, i was going to say to make sure your sag is right. adjusting the tension of the rear spring is a big deal. i know i have an article on it somewhere, i will find it. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

11-30-2007, 02:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,488	alright, to setup your sag you need a tape measure, thats all. well, you need a screwdriver and hammer. i know you said it was fine, but at least measure it. measure from the center of the rear axle up to where the rear fender meets the side panels. now convert that distance to mm, i use google. next, have someone measure the distance with you sitting on the bike. dont just sit on it though, plop down on it a few times. also remember that you can have any legs down on the ground and you should be sitting on the bike as if you were riding it. i think i did mine in the basement where i could hold the bike centered by a low pipe. hold the bike perfectly level. anyways, this measurement should be 100mm less. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

12-07-2007, 04:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,488	the seat trick is good but i would suggest setting sag right. this is the most important and will affect bike handling the most. therefore, get your sag right and if you still cant touch the ground then have your seat shaved down. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

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11-28-2007, 12:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
robonfire C Rider Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	Hi I just loosened the back spring off by about 3/4in now the bike is about right. I can get my leg over without having to find something to stand on.

11-30-2007, 01:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
robonfire C Rider Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 33	Hi it seems to be fine i think the person how had bike before me was tall so had raised it so all iv done is bought it back to were it was before.

11-30-2007, 05:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
DAVO C Rider Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: manchester.uk Posts: 161	take yr seat in2 shop get them 2 cut it down pro the cheapest way

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