I'm a bit taller, but the same applies to me.
XB12's are too expensive and seem to ship straight out to Germany.
You've asked a question I was going to post.
It must be a southern (Worthing) thing
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| Author: | birdy [ 28 May 2012 09:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Can you lower a Ulysees |
Ok, I'm only 5'8", with a 29"inside leg.... Clearly this would be too tall for me but will the low seat make it doable? Toes down would be fine, flat foot impossible I'd think. Or would I need to do more radical stuff. Ulysses seem to be more reasonably priced....... |
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| Author: | 1stgarry [ 28 May 2012 09:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
I'm a bit taller, but the same applies to me. XB12's are too expensive and seem to ship straight out to Germany. You've asked a question I was going to post. It must be a southern (Worthing) thing
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| Author: | Ash [ 28 May 2012 09:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
The Uly low seat is pretty low (compared to standard) and Digger isn't the tallest chap but he and Kath toured on his XT very nicely on it. |
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| Author: | birdy [ 28 May 2012 09:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
So, can we just drop the forks,fit a shorter shock and all will be good? 
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| Author: | pash [ 28 May 2012 09:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
Do a search, this has been discussed recently |
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| Author: | birdy [ 28 May 2012 10:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
Typed ulysees in search, read all, none on lowering... Any pointers please? Ta |
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| Author: | Ash [ 28 May 2012 10:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
I'm not sure what dropping the forks through the yolks would do for stability at speed, the wheel base is already quite short .. ? |
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| Author: | sportster_mann [ 28 May 2012 10:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
Try simplifying your search - "lowering" found this - viewtopic.php?f=8&t=14344&hilit=lowering and this - viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13764&p=187613&hilit=lowering#p187613 and this - viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9885&hilit=lowering and there's probably more ... |
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| Author: | pash [ 28 May 2012 10:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=14245&p=194106&hilit=Height#p194106 
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| Author: | rik [ 28 May 2012 11:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
Ash wrote: I'm not sure what dropping the forks through the yolks would do for stability at speed, the wheel base is already quite short .. ? ...t'would make a heck of a mess... |
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| Author: | Ash [ 28 May 2012 11:46 ] |
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| Author: | birdy [ 28 May 2012 12:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
So it can be done...... From what has been said, leave forks, buy €100 washer, buy lower seat and I'll have an xb type ulysees with many more to choose from in the market. Or am I missing something. Only looking at this due to shortage of xb12s for sale at anything near the ulysees prices. Thanks so far. |
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| Author: | stinkerbill [ 28 May 2012 21:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
Birdy, sounds like you are in a similar situation to where I was. I love the XB12S (though for me the seating position was too cramped for my back) I wanted the Uly's seating position, but preferred the XBS's looks. So I customised a Uly to suit... More info here Really simple to do... - it lowers the Uly by a good inch and a bit - The SS set is narrower and more comfy too - You end up with what is essentially a taller XB12S - total cost is about £200 (£100 for the seat and under tray, £100 for a tail light unit... or less) And if I changed my mind, it'd take me an hour or so to put it all back to stock. 
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| Author: | cooter [ 28 May 2012 23:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
There is a company in West Midlands that can take approx 2" out of your forks on a Ully. I will try and find their details. |
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| Author: | birdy [ 29 May 2012 08:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you lower a Ulysees |
Thanks guys, looks like I'll finally be able to afford a 12....... 
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