Wide, low back tire for r3t

[Boog]

@Btubbs2
I would say, "DANGER, WILL ROGERS, DANGER!"
JMHO

Isn't that "Robinson"?

 

[GPMAZ]

I'm starting to think we need to start a new section dedicated to Little People.

 

[1olbull]

Isn't that "Robinson"?

Correctamundo!!!
I got my futuristic TV shows confused.
I was indeed referring to, "Lost in Space"; but wrote regarding, "Buck Rogers".
What can I say - OLD AGE!

 

[cusso ken]

I'm starting to think we need to start a new section dedicated to Little People.

If they do can us 34" inseam fellows still comment ,

I'm starting to think we need to start a new section dedicated to Little People.

I like little people ,I see them when I drink ,it may be my Irish Grandparents coming out in me .

 

[cr0ft]

It's worth noting here that altering the bike's geometry a lot and shortening the stocks will massively affect how it drives and how well it can lean. In other words, it will become a worse motorcycle for it. The place to start is narrowing the seat and shaving that, or getting a very low-profile seat made, and seeing if there is any way to live with having to hang a leg over the side to hold the bike up. Just one man's opinion, obviously.

 

[Btubbs2]

@Btubbs2
My inseam is 29 inches, so I feel your pain. One needs the use of only a single foot for stops and low CG is over-rated anyway as far as handling goes. Riders have better sight distance and it's safer up there in the air anyway.
When doing your static testing, I suggest sitting your fender onto the rear tire without the shockies and measuring between eye mount points. If that distance plus about 4.5 inches is equal to or less than your shock length, I would say, "DANGER, WILL ROGERS, DANGER!"
JMHO

thanks for the insight and i am serious about it. just want to increase my comfort on the bike with control. i also came from a 2003 speedmaster that was so low my knees bent at a dead stop!

 

[Btubbs2]

It's worth noting here that altering the bike's geometry a lot and shortening the stocks will massively affect how it drives and how well it can lean. In other words, it will become a worse motorcycle for it. The place to start is narrowing the seat and shaving that, or getting a very low-profile seat made, and seeing if there is any way to live with having to hang a leg over the side to hold the bike up. Just one man's opinion, obviously.

i had a corbin seat made and thats where my trouble started. i then took it to a local upholsterer and he took out 2" of foam and it's still a bit high. if he takes out anymore then the lock-hole that is cut in the leather will be off. i just need to grow another 4".

 

[Btubbs2]

@Btubbs2
My inseam is 29 inches, so I feel your pain. One needs the use of only a single foot for stops and low CG is over-rated anyway as far as handling goes. Riders have better sight distance and it's safer up there in the air anyway.
When doing your static testing, I suggest sitting your fender onto the rear tire without the shockies and measuring between eye mount points. If that distance plus about 4.5 inches is equal to or less than your shock length, I would say, "DANGER, WILL ROGERS, DANGER!"
JMHO

great suggestion by the way.