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Old 08-05-2017, 09:22 PM   #1
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Pissed I'm short

I have a 08 nomad I do enjoy riding as much as possible however I am short and in desperate need of lowering this bike I have searched may sites and can't seem to find a good way or proper parts to do this can some one PLEASE point me in the right direction? I need about a 2" drop if possible



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Old 08-06-2017, 12:48 AM   #2
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1. Have the seat padding cut down. 2. Check shock absorber companies for shorter rear shocks. 3.Drop fork tubes an inch or so in the triple trees. 4. Don't laugh, but try some thicker soled boots. Do each of these things in moderation and you'll be all set.
 
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Old 08-06-2017, 01:46 PM   #3
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Similar situation here; I have about a 29" inseam. I went with Progressive aftermarket shocks in the rear, 1 inch shorter than stock (12" vs. 13" length). If you go to their site you can see that they offer as short as 11" which would give you the 2" that you need.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...-series-shocks

I debated whether or not to do a fork lowering kit on the front but the 1" on the back made the difference that I needed so left the front alone.
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Old 08-07-2017, 08:31 PM   #4
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Thank yo both for the info I will be trying all of these things a little at a time of course
 
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Old 08-08-2017, 01:10 AM   #5
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I lowered my 1600 and hated the way it handled. I just deal with it when I stop.
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Yep, the best is just a little all over....couple of inches off the seat, then off the shock and forks, Elton J. boots, can even go with shorter dia. tires....it all depends how serious you are to get your feet on the ground....
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Old 08-08-2017, 06:48 PM   #7
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My michelin commander 2s lowered the back a bit, lower, wider rear tire. Nice. I'd do shorter rear shocks, but I'd never mess with the triple tree.

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I'm going to try shaving the seat myself. Looks pretty straightforward and what's the worst that could happen?..........
 
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I'm going to try shaving the seat myself. Looks pretty straightforward and what's the worst that could happen?..........
The 'Atomic Butthurt!'.....doesn't happen often, but when it does, 3 hours in the saddle will seem like cruel and unusual punishment....
Thats the reason why most folks here change saddles....
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