Tourer sits too high for my short legs.

[rod]

I cut my seat pan too to get it as far back as I could and cut some holes in it too. When I first got the bike the seat was extremely uncomfortable for me. The stock cover is really stretchy so it stretches into the bucket when I sit in it. I took quite a bit of material off so the stitch lines don't match up with the padding any more. I might play with different foam in the future. Once I get it to where I want it I'll get it covered in leather. I also removed the rear rubber spacers and the crossbar so the only thing holding my seat on is the rear bolt.

 

[rod]

Think the issue is mines a tourer and it sits about 2” + higher than the other two styles, which I never knew at the time lol

 

[BigNorm]

 

[BigNorm]

Think the issue is mines a tourer and it sits about 2” + higher than the other two styles, which I never knew at the time lol

Mark it down to where you want it, cut it down with a seraded blade and shape with the grinder and sanding disk. Or pay the seat guy to do the same thing.

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

The only way out of this predicament as I see it is this. Twice weekly sessions with Madame Whiplash and her rack. Give it a month or two and the bike will fit your new elevated stature! Simples.. and you get whipped, beaten and called naughty names into the bargain! Problem solved!!

 

[ToledoBendTom]

Progressive shocks can go plus or minus 1 inch.

 

[rod]

Mark it down to where you want it, cut it down with a seraded blade and shape with the grinder and sanding disk. Or pay the seat guy to do the same thing.

Lol that’s a radical way out bro

 

[Ishrub]

Hi guys, I have a rocket111 tourer, which sits too tall for me! I have sat on a classic and a roadster and I’m flat footed, but on the tourer I’m on my toes. Can I use rear suspension from the other two bikes to lower height assuming they will fit hole mounting centres? Thanks in advance Rod.

And back to original question - no, changing to Classic, Roadster Shocks will not change the height of your Touring as they are the same stock shock length 12.5" The earlier R3 models may have been a tad shorter at 12.0" stock. The later Roadster ones are supposedly a softer more comfortable ride so the earlier bikes must be even MORE horrible to ride. 1st thing I did was upgrade suspension front and rear in my Roadster and you have cheaper and better front end options from RaceTech too with damper emulators and spring/oil upgrade for Tourings.

Please note even with an improved aftermarket but shorter shock you will get a worse ride than a similar quality longer shock as the spring has far less travel available to absorb the same loads/forces.

 

[rod]

The only way out of this predicament as I see it is this. Twice weekly sessions with Madame Whiplash and her rack. Give it a month or two and the bike will fit your new elevated stature! Simples.. and you get whipped, beaten and called naughty names into the bargain! Problem solved!!

Think my wife would have a different approach lol

 

[rod]

And back to original question - no, changing to Classic, Roadster Shocks will not change the height of your Touring as they are the same stock shock length 12.5" The earlier R3 models may have been a tad shorter at 12.0" stock. The later Roadster ones are supposedly a softer more comfortable ride so the earlier bikes must be even MORE horrible to ride. 1st thing I did was upgrade suspension front and rear in my Roadster and you have cheaper and better front end options from RaceTech too with damper emulators and spring/oil upgrade for Tourings.

Please note even with an improved aftermarket but shorter shock you will get a worse ride than a similar quality longer shock as the spring has far less travel available to absorb the same loads/forces.

Think I’ll just ride it till I tame her