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Originally Posted by
Old Git ray
I have these and I am 5' 10" too. They only lower the bike by about 12mm but it does make a big difference. I also lowered the forks into the tripple clamps by about 14mm (which is about 12mm vertically and keeps the steering geometry about the same). Also the stand will need shortening by about 20mm.
The extra stand reduction allows for:
a) to compensate for the bike lowering,
b) to lower the bike further over for easier getting on and off,
c) to stop the bike leaning over to the right when the stand is down and the bike is loaded with rider (pillion ?) and luggage... and
d) to compensate for the suspension extra sag when the mileage goes up.
Have a look at
http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=7371 for a better discussion on the problem.
Ray
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I will second tha I am a wee bit shorter than Ray. but 28 inch leg I copied Ray's mod and it allows me to have both feet on the ground at the same time. Ok Toes rather than feet but I dont need to slide across the seat.
Thanks Ray.
But if you have the facilities I think Ray's design for Double ended bones would be great. I have thought of a design for a side stand to go with it....
