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baycat
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seat lowering

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hi all looking for advice on lowering seat height. not only old and grey but a bit of a short butt as well .my inside leg 29" thanks ken. i shall now brace myself ready for comments I am about to get for my inside leg measurement.
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You can get adjustable dog bones, or a shorter shock- Hagon will do one- or if you only need a small lowering, just have the seat reupholstered with thinner padding.
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tony.mon wrote:You can get adjustable dog bones, or a shorter shock- Hagon will do one- or if you only need a small lowering, just have the seat reupholstered with thinner padding.
The bike's, not yours....
thanks Tony, I think hagon shock will be a bit pricey but I will look into your other options thanks ken
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Theirs a bike being parted out as they say on the super hawk forum
Lowering links are next to be posted
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If you've not done so already, check that the previous owner has not fitted a spacer on the top shock mount to raise the rear end. If you have one it'll be between the top shock mount and the frame,

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baycat wrote:
tony.mon wrote:You can get adjustable dog bones, or a shorter shock- Hagon will do one- or if you only need a small lowering, just have the seat reupholstered with thinner padding.
The bike's, not yours....
thanks Tony, I think hagon shock will be a bit pricey but I will look into your other options thanks ken
If it's still got the original shocker then it's probably past its best anyway. Fit a Hagon and you'll be amazed how much better the rear suspension will be.
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id try the seat foam first. its the cheapest and if you change the dog bones to lower the rear the bike will handle like a wheelie bin :eek2
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fabiostar wrote:id try the seat foam first. its the cheapest and if you change the dog bones to lower the rear the bike will handle like a wheelie bin :eek2
It wheelie wheelie will :lol:
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contact alastair of elsemade, he'll be able to lower your seat height but retain a good level of comfort.
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Watty wrote:
fabiostar wrote:id try the seat foam first. its the cheapest and if you change the dog bones to lower the rear the bike will handle like a wheelie bin :eek2
It wheelie wheelie will :lol:
:roll:
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wear high heels ???






sorry il get my coat...........
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fabiostar wrote:wear high heels ???

can I borrow yours




sorry il get my coat...........
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baycat wrote:
fabiostar wrote:wear high heels ???

can I borrow yours




sorry il get my coat...........


only if your bikes yellow :clap:
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agentpineapple wrote:contact alastair of elsemade, he'll be able to lower your seat height but retain a good level of comfort.
+1 - he's a good guy and does a great job - sales@Elsemade.com
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Re: seat lowering

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If you need to keep your bike on the road, I have a seat base ready for recovering you can have.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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