Seat too high 1700 Voyager

luckyone · 09-18-2009, 06:27 PM

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 · 09-19-2009, 01:03 AM

Didn't you sit on it before you bought it?

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 · 09-19-2009, 08:30 PM

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 · 09-20-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

I posted this for a guy on another board about a lowering kit and he found it helpful.

"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 · 09-20-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedbyu

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

I posted this for a guy on another board about a lowering kit and he found it helpful.

"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 · 09-20-2009, 09:38 PM

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

elkhunter · 09-22-2009, 12:30 AM

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 · 09-22-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by "CHAINSAW"

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.

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gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	Seat too high 1700 Voyager 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 __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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elkhunter Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blairsville, PA. Posts: 32	Seat too high 1700 Voyager 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
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