to lower or not to lower? - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

artkatz111 · 07-30-2009, 10:51 AM

I bought my fz6r last month and love it. But i'm 5'1" so I'm definitely balancing on tippy toes at a stop. I know the drop kit isn't out yet, but I'm wondering whether to lower it later. I've heard people say lowering a bike affects it's turning radius. Does anyone know how much of a difference there would be... minor or drastic? And would there be other handling issues?

**99vengeur** · 07-30-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by artkatz111

I bought my fz6r last month and love it. But i'm 5'1" so I'm definitely balancing on tippy toes at a stop. I know the drop kit isn't out yet, but I'm wondering whether to lower it later. I've heard people say lowering a bike affects it's turning radius. Does anyone know how much of a difference there would be... minor or drastic? And would there be other handling issues?

Welcome to the forum. I know this is the ladies section, but I saw your post and thought I would help out...not too mention I am an honorary girl for this section.

Check this thread, it has some great info about lowering the bike. Also, you won't have to worry about affecting the handling in a negative way. In fact, it should improve the handling of the bike.

xplodnstar · 07-30-2009, 02:08 PM

I think your link didn't take, Ven.

Lowering the rear end.

There are a set of shocks out there that seem to lower an inch w/o hurting the handling. Lots of questions answered on that thread.

**99vengeur** · 07-30-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xplodnstar

I think your link didn't take, Ven.

Lowering the rear end.

There are a set of shocks out there that seem to lower an inch w/o hurting the handling. Lots of questions answered on that thread.

You're right! I have no idea why it didn't show up. It was there when I previewed my post. Oh well, you got it covered.

Super Panda Girl · 09-02-2009, 05:41 PM

I would lower it if I was you. My best friend has ridden mine a few times and she is 5'5" and she has the same problem you are having. Its going to be more comfortable for you as well

artkatz111 · 09-10-2009, 03:27 PM

Thanks for the input. Went to the shop where I bought the bike to see if they've heard of when a kit will be available. The salesman says, "No, they're jumping on the economy band wagon and slowing everything down". I don't know if he means slowing down the making of accessories/modification kits for the "R" or if h'es taking about Yamaha and the "R"s themselves. Don't know if that's true, but it worried me a little.

Anyway, I contacted a second shop who told me they can do it for me. I'm gonna run over there in the next few days to talk to them about it.

janea · 09-11-2009, 07:42 AM

thanks for the info. that a second shop can do the lowering. i asked the dealer i bought the bike from, and they said it can't be done. i'll ask a few more places and see if they can help me out. i'm on the balls of my feet, which is fine in normal conditions, but i'd like that extra inch or two if i can get it. plus, then my old airhawk seat would be useful again for long rides.

meemz*FZ6R · 09-18-2009, 03:23 PM

Hello ladies

im a proud owner of a black Fz6R

n im glad i found a forum for the ladies

Sleepy · 11-02-2009, 06:43 AM

It does seem like you ladies in the US have a lot more options than we do here. I am having a whole custom lowering job done on my brand new FZ6R - I have not even ridden her yet - 5'1" short so I manage to brush the floor with my feet.

PhatPhizzixxer · 11-04-2009, 09:07 AM

I guess I'm lucky. I'm 5'9" and can flat-foot my bike just fine.

So, to all the mean people who made fun of me when I was growing up for being so tall...

07-30-2009, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
artkatz111 Junior Member Bike: 2009 fz6r Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort walton beach, florida Posts: 25 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	to lower or not to lower? I bought my fz6r last month and love it. But i'm 5'1" so I'm definitely balancing on tippy toes at a stop. I know the drop kit isn't out yet, but I'm wondering whether to lower it later. I've heard people say lowering a bike affects it's turning radius. Does anyone know how much of a difference there would be... minor or drastic? And would there be other handling issues?

07-30-2009, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
xplodnstar Moderator Bike: FZ6R - White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 423 Thanks: 81 Thanked 100 Times in 62 Posts	I think your link didn't take, Ven. Lowering the rear end. There are a set of shocks out there that seem to lower an inch w/o hurting the handling. Lots of questions answered on that thread. __________________ FZ6R White - FE, Wheel Stripes, Flush Blinkers, Heated Grips, Handlebar Helmet Lock, Custom Garage Door Opener, Tank Pad, Corbin Seat, Pink Running Light over Headlight, White LEDs in Headlight, IRC Sliders, LED taillight bulb, Scorpio Alarm, HID Headlight, RT Lowering Link, Pilot Road 2 Tires. (On the way - FZ6 Headers & slip-on, Glowing Windscreen Picture, Stealth Radar Detector, Pink Accent LEDs) Do stickers count?

09-02-2009, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Super Panda Girl Junior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kittery ME Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would lower it if I was you. My best friend has ridden mine a few times and she is 5'5" and she has the same problem you are having. Its going to be more comfortable for you as well __________________ Mrs. Super Panda Girl

09-11-2009, 07:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
janea Junior Member Bike: fz6r Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 5 Posts	lowering thanks for the info. that a second shop can do the lowering. i asked the dealer i bought the bike from, and they said it can't be done. i'll ask a few more places and see if they can help me out. i'm on the balls of my feet, which is fine in normal conditions, but i'd like that extra inch or two if i can get it. plus, then my old airhawk seat would be useful again for long rides.

09-18-2009, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
meemz*FZ6R Junior Member Bike: 09 Yamaha Fz6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pasadena California Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	:) Hello ladies im a proud owner of a black Fz6R n im glad i found a forum for the ladies

09-10-2009, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
artkatz111 Junior Member Bike: 2009 fz6r Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort walton beach, florida Posts: 25 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the input. Went to the shop where I bought the bike to see if they've heard of when a kit will be available. The salesman says, "No, they're jumping on the economy band wagon and slowing everything down". I don't know if he means slowing down the making of accessories/modification kits for the "R" or if h'es taking about Yamaha and the "R"s themselves. Don't know if that's true, but it worried me a little. Anyway, I contacted a second shop who told me they can do it for me. I'm gonna run over there in the next few days to talk to them about it.

11-02-2009, 06:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sleepy Junior Member Bike: FZ6R & Harley 883L Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It does seem like you ladies in the US have a lot more options than we do here. I am having a whole custom lowering job done on my brand new FZ6R - I have not even ridden her yet - 5'1" short so I manage to brush the floor with my feet. Last edited by Sleepy; 11-02-2009 at 06:44 AM. Reason: Wrong gender

11-04-2009, 09:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
PhatPhizzixxer Member Bike: FZ6r Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 79 Thanks: 34 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I guess I'm lucky. I'm 5'9" and can flat-foot my bike just fine. So, to all the mean people who made fun of me when I was growing up for being so tall... __________________ Mods so far: Intuitive Frame Sliders//FZ6R Grips//modified Targa FE//K&N Air Filter//Yamaha Double Bubble Smoked Windscreen//Pearl White Seat Cowl//TBR Exhaust w/ JB

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