Gilera DNA 125 Seat Lowering!

[dna125]

Want to know how to lower the seat on a DNA 125. I know they are relatively low anyway, but i'm only 5' and it's still too high!!

[hmmmnz]

options are
1. shorter rear shock/shocks
2. wind down the preload on the shocks
3. unclip the staples in the seat and carve out some foam then restaple
4. platform shoes
5. lower profile tyres
6. smaller 12" wheels
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[Rogerborg]

Remove cover, cut off foam, replace cover, pull tighter, secure by appropriate means, cutting off excess material if necessary.

If that sounds scary, take it to a local upholsterer, but prepare to be charged skilled professional rates.
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[G]

Should be able to lower the forks on this bike.
Ideally match that to lower shocks - they're quite generic, so might be able to pick some up on size.

Or you could learn to work around it, as most short people generally do - there's a few threads about it on here if you search. Ie, move yourself to one side as you're coming to a stop, keep an eye out for where you plan to stop, etc.

[dna125]

Anyone know of replacement rear shocks for Gilera Dna 125 that are shorter than standard enabling me to lower the seat height

[G]

I was looking for some extra long travel shocks for my c90 - just measure the length of your current ones, the travel and the size of the eyelets, then search based on that.
Plenty available sold by size on ebay.