Why don't they have this as an option for the 06/07 bikes? Are the seats really that different? My friend has a 09 and they look to be the same but i really didn't look very hard.

 

Time and a bit of money or the mechanical skills, insert lowering spacers inside the forks and shock. The shock will require you figure how much it moves per the distance you want to lower the bike, it will definitely not be 1:1.

That is how the flat trackers do their MX based 450s. It keeps the geometry the same as stock.

Problem is you have to take everything apart and put in new fluid, but that ain't all bad. The new fluid would be good. Maybe throw in some seals if the bike is several years old. Why do the job twice when they do fail later.

 

I suggest you leave it stock, you will get used to it. I'm the same height 5'7" and I can only flat foot one side, after a while it's not an issue.
Dan

 

That's what I'm doing. The guy had 2" risers on it when I got it and it felt like I was riding with ape hangers. And the previous owner was shorter than me. They came off and were sold.

My brother lowered his and did risers when he got it due to all the guys doing it. Now he went back stock. I figure I'm riding first, changing later if needed.

He has the links he made with 1" drop and 2" drop and a Bikemaster adjustable riser set going from like 3/4 to 1-1/2 that he'll likely sell if anyone is interested PM me.

 

I have a set of Kouba Lowering Links for sale thay are the klx3 1.25"

75$ new or 45$ for you!

 

Why not just goto platform boots?

I had to raise the forks in the triple clamps and loosen the rear shock preload to bring it down for the wife to use. Shaving the seat was the next option. At the parts shop the wife spotted heeled riding boots too! Not kidding

 

I'm 5'7" too. I tried the lowering links and they really messed up the ride. I added more preload to the spring, but bottomed out all the time. Ruined my chain roller. Just leave it stock height. You'll get used to it, you'll save money, and your bike will perform better.

 

Hello,

Thanks for all the info. I explored the option of lowering the seat, I lowered the seat 1", took the seat to a guy who owns an upholstery shop, did a great job for $ 30.00, left plenty of cushing, made a huge difference, now able to plant my feet firm on the ground and bust my confidence, without compromising the the geometry of the bike.

Thanks a million!