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Old 01-27-2007, 3:40 PM
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hey, whats up? i just recently bought my first bike, a 2002 F4i and now im going to sell my jetta. the jetta just isnt fun to drive fast anymore now that i know what acceleration is! so i'll probably end up buying a cherokee or something. im only about 5'6" and 155lb so i need to get it lowered...any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks.
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Old 01-27-2007, 4:00 PM
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Welcome! Take the MSF class if you haven't already. You're 5'6" and want to lower it? I'm 5'4" and I don't lower any of my bikes. If you lower it keep in mind that it will affect the geometry and ground clearance.
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Old 01-27-2007, 7:59 PM
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Welcome! Take the MSF class if you haven't already. You're 5'6" and want to lower it? I'm 5'4" and I don't lower any of my bikes. If you lower it keep in mind that it will affect the geometry and ground clearance.

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she doesn't lower her bikes because she's actually 5' 4.5"


Alternatives for lowering the bike would be to reupholster the seat to be thinner(lower) and/or add some height to the sole of your m/c boots.

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Old 01-27-2007, 8:12 PM
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Old 01-27-2007, 9:07 PM
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Your gonna have to go riding with a few of us this spring. Lots of jersey and PA riders here!

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Old 01-27-2007, 9:45 PM
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to the org...

she doesn't lower her bikes because she's actually 5' 4.5"


Alternatives for lowering the bike would be to reupholster the seat to be thinner(lower) and/or add some height to the sole of your m/c boots.

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ok, you got me, I am 5' 4.5". Good memory!! Regardless, I have a 31-32" inseam and am on my toes on most everything. You get used to it. You're supposed to only put your left foot down when you stop anyway!
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Old 01-27-2007, 9:49 PM
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Your gonna have to go riding with a few of us this spring. Lots of jersey and PA riders here!

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Try to rethink the lower, if you can manage making it work. I'm from Manheim so maybe I'll see you around this season.
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Old 01-28-2007, 9:16 PM
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Just wait till the snow stops lol!
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Old 01-28-2007, 10:27 PM
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hey, whats up? i just recently bought my first bike, a 2002 F4i and now im going to sell my jetta. the jetta just isnt fun to drive fast anymore now that i know what acceleration is! so i'll probably end up buying a cherokee or something. im only about 5'6" and 155lb so i need to get it lowered...any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks.

Unless you like to drag your feet when riding there isn't a need to lower the bike


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Old 01-28-2007, 10:29 PM
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Old 01-29-2007, 12:46 AM
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Our token little people will be on soon. WEll as soon as they learn to jump high enough to reach the keyboard.... Who loves 929E????

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