Lowering questions

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I have a 2011 Rocket III Roadster. The bike is factory stock and I have the flyscreen also. I would like to be able to flat foot the bike without strain and to do so I need to lower the bike about 1 inch. So my question is this. What is the best way to lower the bike (front/rear) the one inch I need? I would like to keep the seat I have on it and not modify or replace it. Are different shocks the correct answer? Or can I just re-adjust the setting on the existent shocks? If it matters, I am on the larger size 6' and 250 lbs and would obviously not want to have the bike bottom out. Suggestions? Thanks guys.


Ezra
 
Now I'm lost.

I'm 5'8" (200lb-ish) and can flatfoot my R3 with no problem. I have the touring seat and a very deflated airhawk cushion on.

What setting are the shocks on? On 1 they're rock hard as it is. Many have stuck longer shocks on as the R3 grounds with ease.

That or Cuban heels (or sparkly platforms if you prefer) on the boots.
 
Oooooohhhhhh.... sparkly platforms......like.......any pics??????
 
Set the rear to 2.( worked best for me before I bought Hagons..I'm 242Lbs in shorts.)( better handling solo) 4 if pillion on. Lower the frount end by loosening the fork clamps & bringing the forks thru 15-20mm.That will not only lower the bike, but sharpen up the handling.
 
1 inch shorter shocks and a 130/70/17 tire will lower you an inch without changing the rake. Maybe you should try one of the standar seats as they do not sit as tall as the Roadster seats. It would be a quick way to tell. the solo seat withthe pillon sits lower then all the Triumph seats.
 

Quite true. I'm only 5'9 & I can still get my feet down fine, with 13.5" extra long rear shocks. Lowering the bike WILL lose you clearance.... 'course depends on how you ride & what roads.. This may be irrelevant?
 
blastedbones said:
Quite true. I'm only 5'9 & I can still get my feet down fine, with 13.5" extra long rear shocks. Lowering the bike WILL lose you clearance.... 'course depends on how you ride & what roads.. This may be irrelevant?
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I sit flat footed on mine but when I sat on the Roaster I could not. I believe the seat sets higher on them animals
 
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