Hi folks,

I have done a search which came up blank.

What is the best way of lowering ride height an inch or so, please?

Front I know, just drop the stancions through the yokes, but is the best way to lower the rear a shorter build shock, or is it linkage length?

Nige.

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A shock off an XB12SCG or an AST which can be made to any length (and adjustable ride hight) you want...

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Excellent.

Good prompt answer.

Thank you!

Nige.

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And take the stopper rings off the top of the fork tube, otherwise you will not be able to push the forks through the top yoke...

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Somebody has already been in this area beforehand.

It has Lightning top yoke & bars.

Nige.

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You could also get the seat reworked ...

Not sure if this will help....but I have an Scg, which is just right for me, and I'm 5'3"

Yeah, yeah, I know, this is technical forum and I'm not allowed here

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I narrowed the seat for Mrs Adam (5'4'') when she owned a XB, and that worked well.
Personally, I really wouldn't fuck about with the geometry of a XB. They steer well and are pretty stable when set up as Erik intended, altering stuff could end in tears. I could well be wrong about this.

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Well, thanks for the contributions, folks, they are much appreciated.

Thanks for that mood lightenener, Jill. It did actually make me LOL.

Rework the seat???
It is a Firebolt. It has all the plush luxury accomodation of a drag bike.

I am not intending to alter the geometry of the plot, Adam, more adjusting the altitude setting.
Anything I lower at one end I shall do the equivalent at the other.
I have done this successfully in the past with a few bikes.
Most notably a Triumph T309 Speed Triple.
It is still a big, solid, top heavy lump, but it is now flying at lower altitude.

Nige.

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Glad to be of assistance.....

BTW I LOVE my Scg....it does exactly what it says on the can..... er Remus????

Well anyway, I love riding my bike, it fits me just fine and it is just the right size for me. Enjoy!!

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Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

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IF IT BLEEDS WE CAN KILL IT ,THIS STUFF WILL MAKE YOU A GODDAM SEXUAL TYRANASURUS ,YOUVE BEEN PUSHING TOO MANY PENCILS DILLON .GET TO THE CHOPPER

Or buy some platform boots ................then at least you'd have more chance of having an eye to eye conversation at a Buell meet

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Would a rear shock from an 1125 be a viable option, I wonder.

From the photos of a few on ebay they look shorter.

Anyone know?

Nige.

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