Seat too high 1700 Voyager

[luckyone]

Anyone know how to lower the new Voyagers? My 1500 Nomad was almost too high but this new Voyager has me on my tip toes.

[cactusjack]

Didn't you sit on it before you bought it? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif The only way to lower one of these is to replace the stock shocks/springs with shorter aftermarket ones. You might be able to get the seat narrowed/shaved, but it might result in a loss of comfort.

[gv550]

There is room to slide the fork tubes up a bit, 1/2 inch maybe.
The rear shocks are 14" long, a set of 13" Progressive shocks would lower the rear.
I (ahem) happen to have a new set of 13" Progressives for sale.

Garry

[speedbyu]

Anyone know how to lower the new Voyagers? My 1500 Nomad was almost too high but this new Voyager has me on my tip toes.


I posted this for a guy on another board about a lowering kit and he found it helpful. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

"Till they make one you could try these http://www.dressthatman.com/view-ACCE358.htm

Ya I know, I am an A hole.............

Just kidding around,
Bill"

[cactusjack]

Anyone know how to lower the new Voyagers? My 1500 Nomad was almost too high but this new Voyager has me on my tip toes.


I posted this for a guy on another board about a lowering kit and he found it helpful. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

"Till they make one you could try these http://www.dressthatman.com/view-ACCE358.htm

Ya I know, I am an A hole.............

Just kidding around,
Bill"

I am almost ashamed to admit to owning shoes like that in the 70's. I was thinking a pair of Gene Simmons boots might be better suited to riding.

[chainsaw]

CJ, did you wear those when you went into the Marines? Semper Fi

[elkhunter]

LuckyOne,

I have the same problem with the seat height. I have a 1500 Nomad and believe the problem is that the 1700 is wider that the 1500. I'm getting used to it now after 4700 miles. The next problem is picking a new rear tire. I don't want to lower the bike because it seams to have less lean angle than the 1500 and drags easily in the turns. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

E;k Hunter

[cactusjack]

CJ, did you wear those when you went into the Marines? Semper Fi

No, I didn't wear them to boot camp, if that's what you mean. The DI's had enough fun with my long hair before it got shaved off.