Suspension for the G/F

TEN · 08-28-2004, 1:06 PM

Hey all,

Got a question for ya. This probably isn't the right forum to ask this, but what the hell. My girlfriend is looking into buying a 600F4i but she is only 5.0' tall. What is the best way to adjust her suspension so that her feet can touch the ground? Would this be best done by adjusting the front and rear suspension settings, or is it going to require something like a lowering kit. Thanks for the help all....

ConqSoft · 08-28-2004, 1:09 PM

They have kits for the F4i and the RR: http://www.diamondpowersports.com/showparts/llinks

We lowered Princess's 600RR almost 3" so she could reach the ground comfortably:
Lowered 600RR Pictures

CBR929RE · 08-28-2004, 3:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

They have kits for the F4i and the RR: http://www.diamondpowersports.com/showparts/llinks

We lowered Princess's 600RR almost 3" so she could reach the ground comfortably:
Lowered 600RR Pictures

4 inches is pretty damn low, my 3 inches down leaves no room for a hugger (it could probably physically fit but I don't think would allow for suspension travel). one more inch and I could flat foot both feet but its not necessary. Baccus just puts one foot down on his 954 (as I saw in a pic). my link is basically just a realy thick big bolt so I can raise and lower it and fine tune the height if I choose to, I don't have to go with any specific height. haven't had any trouble due to lowering it. when you lowered Princess's what did you do with the front, pull the tubes up through the clamp?

ConqSoft · 08-28-2004, 4:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

4 inches is pretty damn low, my 3 inches down leaves no room for a hugger (it could probably physically fit but I don't think would allow for suspension travel). one more inch and I could flat foot both feet but its not necessary. Baccus just puts one foot down on his 954 (as I saw in a pic). my link is basically just a realy thick big bolt so I can raise and lower it and fine tune the height if I choose to, I don't have to go with any specific height. haven't had any trouble due to lowering it. when you lowered Princess's what did you do with the front, pull the tubes up through the clamp?

I never said 4 inches.

Did you check out the pics in the thread I linked?

TEN · 08-28-2004, 4:40 PM

so just lowering the suspension won't work, then?

ConqSoft · 08-28-2004, 4:58 PM

If she's only 5', using stock suspension adjustments won't make enough of a difference to matter. You could have the suspension completely redone, to take into account her height probably.

Otherwise, you're going to need to lower it. Or, just let her do like Bacchus and CBRVFR do; lean to one side when coming to a stop.

Bacchus · 08-28-2004, 6:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

Baccus just puts one foot down on his 954 (as I saw in a pic).

Hmm, I don't remember any pic of me here seated or in a leaning position - I think you are envisioning CBRVFR. Although I do come to stop lights at somewhat of a "list".

Perhaps this is the photo of me that you are thinking of...

Zeeman · 08-28-2004, 7:43 PM

Lillith is about 5'1, and got her suspension done so that she can get both feet down with tippy toes. She usually just holds the bike up with one leg. Probably best to go to a suspension specialist.

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OntheEdge · 08-28-2004, 8:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bacchus

Hmm, I don't remember any pic of me here seated or in a leaning position - I think you are envisioning CBRVFR. Although I do come to stop lights at somewhat of a "list".

Perhaps this is the photo of me that you are thinking of...

If there was a face in the helmet that picture would have put me on the floor.

TEN · 08-29-2004, 11:47 AM

ok, thats what I thought. Thanks for the help guys!

CBR929RE · 08-29-2004, 2:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

I never said 4 inches.

Did you check out the pics in the thread I linked?

no I wasn't saying you did 4 inches, I looked at the link and they have suspension links that go down 4 inches

just checked out the other thread and it answered my own question of pulling the forks up in the clamps. go ahead you can call me retarded.

CBR929RE · 08-29-2004, 2:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bacchus

Hmm, I don't remember any pic of me here seated or in a leaning position - I think you are envisioning CBRVFR. Although I do come to stop lights at somewhat of a "list".

Perhaps this is the photo of me that you are thinking of...

yeah I must have been thinking of CBRVFR. he have a silver/black 954 (I think it was silver in the pic I remember, possibly coulda been titanium.

again you can call me retarded.

(wish that was just one guy hitting himself)

MedTechRR · 08-29-2004, 3:36 PM

got a lowering link for my wifes f4i. I don't remember what size it is but she is 5' and can touch now. It was very difficult for her to drive before but after lowering the bike she was very comfortable and happy with the bike. The biggest problem she had was trying to back the bike up while sitting on it, virtually impossible when you can barely get one toe down. Also, she weighs a whopping 100lbs soaking wet so when she tried to lean over with the suspension at original height she could barely hold the bike up.