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Honda ST1300 Section => Ask A Tech about your Honda ST1300 => Topic started by: Gerard & Sandra on October 18, 2014, 08:59:26 AM

Title: Ways to Lower 02 ST1300
Post by: Gerard & Sandra on October 18, 2014, 08:59:26 AM

For anyone that may not know we have bought Wildrose's old bike.
Being on the shorter side I think I would have better control of the bike if I could sit closer to the ground. Feels a bit top heavy at times. Any suggestions and if a change of seat is the answer, is there anyone out there that is on the taller side and may wish to swap a seat.
Regards
Gerard Beard

Title: Re: Ways to Lower 02 ST1300
Post by: Brock on October 18, 2014, 10:19:21 AM

Whew,

For a moment I thought you wanted to lower the bike, dont even think of going there.

You can put your seat on its lowest setting, I believe it takes a bit of effort. You can also take your seat to a local motor trimmer who can adjust the padding to suit your height and improve comfort.

There are also several threads on specialist businesses who do quality rebuild of your seat to how you want it.

Title: Re: Ways to Lower 02 ST1300
Post by: Wild Rose on October 18, 2014, 10:17:36 PM

Gerard like Brock said make sure the seat on the lowest setting,
 The seat on your '02 is lower than the seat on my new one
I thought it may have been lowered already at some time,
 you may need to check with others their seat hight to make sure

Title: Re: Ways to Lower 02 ST1300
Post by: Gerard & Sandra on October 18, 2014, 10:32:51 PM

Brock & Leo
Thanks for the suggestions.

Maybe it may be easier to get longer legs.
Regards

Title: Re: Ways to Lower 02 ST1300
Post by: Biggles on October 19, 2014, 03:28:42 PM

Quote from: Gerard & Sandra on October 18, 2014, 10:32:51 PM

Maybe it may be easier to get longer legs.
Regards

Funny you should say that.  There's a doctor in Russia who does bone grafts to lengthen legs.
Fair dinkum!

Title: Re: Ways to Lower 02 ST1300
Post by: RubenCan on October 19, 2014, 04:10:45 PM

Biggles, pass the name and address over