Want to lower XB9S

[strider5656]

I need to lower an XB9S about 2 inches. Recommendations?

 

[Lesley]

Let the air out of the tires or smaller wheels[up]

 

[jerrythor]

lol

 

[strider5656]

lol, I will try that [cool]

Any other suggestions out there? Not that Lesley didn't bring up a most excellent idea!!!

 

[upthemaiden]

I'm gonna be putting the suspension from my XB9SL up for sale this weekend I think. Low forks, rear shock and sidestand all with 4k miles and in good shape. I need some supermoto money

 

[sidefx]

Man I just sold you a buell with the lowest suspension and you want lower? Lol any more and you'll drag the pipe

 

[strider5656]

lol Side, yea my wife was having trouble reaching... I am thinking maybe 1.5 2 inches :\ lol I took that bike out for awhile today btw.. rode great.. seemed to run a bit warm but I am going to look it over really well tomorrow. Rides great though Thanks again!!!! Let me know when you get a new one maybe we can cruise around here together.

 

[sidefx]

Any lower and you would be hitting the muffler on everything. Maybe try a low seat. Yeah I'll let you know

 

[upthemaiden]

What kind of shoes is your wife wearing? Some boots with thick heels/soles will make her feel more comfortable. Seriously though, most exhausts you see for sale on here all have dents on the bottom as it is, I'd definitely be afraid to lower it anymore. You might have to go with a custom seat. I'm not sure exactly how much foam is left on a low seat, but I have seen people trim some of the actual seat off the sides, which would put her legs in a more vertical position instead of having to go out to the sides.

 

[sidefx]

Or better yet you keep the lightning and get her a blast problem solved.

 

[strider5656]

Ha, I wish it was that easy with my wife!

 

[strider5656]

I am still looking to lower the bike a little. Is there a spring I can swap out to lower it about an inch? Two max..

 

[strider5656]

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