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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 20:21 - 28 Oct 2023 Post subject: |
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You are goig to be quite limited on how much you can easily lower that because it has upside down forks so you can only drop them through the top yoke on the wider section of fork. Looks like there's a potential 3/4 to 1".
As Robby says, you can drop the rear by having different linkages made but you'd want to drop the front a similar amount then check you aren't running into clearance issues (both with bits of the bike rubbing other bits and bodywork touching down, especially if you go over a bump while leaned over).
Probably a poor pick of bike style for a shorter rider to be fair. It's got a dual beam alloy frame and sportsbike style seat and plastics, all of which consire to make it quite wide. This probably affects the ability to flat-foot a bike way more than the actual seat height because it kicks your thighs out sideways. A more traditional spine-frame bike with a "normal" saddle is much easier to flat-foot.
Standard reply though is she really just needs to learn to ride it confidently. Being able to flat-foot a bike is not necessary. You need to be able to get one foot down to stop it falling over, the rest of the time you ride it. I'm 6 foot but I've had bikes I could only get one toe down on, and even then by leaning it over a bit. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Posted: 22:53 - 28 Oct 2023 Post subject: |
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Here's the bike:
https://www.keeway.co.uk/new-bikes/bike/2023-keeway-rkf-125cc-745
https://bikes.motobank.co.uk/storage/keeway/rkf-125-745/i/photo-745-12328.jpg
If you had to lower it, a case of replacing the dog bone link in the rear suspension and dropping the front forks a bit. Probably have to modify the kickstand to compensate too. Sounds like a lot of hassle for a 125.
Looking at the specs, 770mm seat height isn't particularly tall. I'm 5'5" and manage bikes >830mm Probably better off swapping it for the Keeway V-Cruise (690mm seat height.) ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 16:27 - 30 Oct 2023 Post subject: |
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The CG-ish X lite looks eminently suitable for a new rider
and easy to mod for shorter legs.
the rk thing looks like an ill thought out form over function choice.
It's important to have a bike the rider can be comfortable on for better control and to build up skill and confidence.
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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