my bike is to tall.... HELP!!! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

skyzmine · 08-08-2005, 05:12 PM

well 1st i want to say hi to all..

i just joined today.. my name is Skyzmine,

and for my 1st post i'll ask a question..

ok i have a 2000 RM125 witch is a bit tall for me..

i extended the spring all the way ( PRO ACTION MONO SHOCK AND FORKS )
to lower the bike, but i get to much wheel bounce and bottom out on landings.
so i tightend the spring back up..

so my question is how can i lower the bike??

Dave2122 · 08-08-2005, 07:10 PM

1) slide the fork tubes up in the triple clamps.
2) Soften the compresion damping on the forks and shock.
3) soften the static sag on the rear shock (not all the way this time)
4) Send your seat out to get it shaved an inch and get it recovered.

skyzmine · 08-08-2005, 07:44 PM

i tryed to soften them up,

when jumping makes for a bad landing.. to hard.

i can barely tip toe with both feet.

when rideing and jumping 100ft plus the bike handles grate..

maybe its just the suzuki way? a tall bike..

maybe a new diferant brand mono?

the pro action 3 valving shock just might be to heavy for my kind of freestyleing.. no back-flip yet but im practiceing on the 50cc on a 25ft step up.. lol

SpeedQueen · 08-08-2005, 08:16 PM

It's a dirtbike... slide your *** off the seat!

**drgibson** · 08-08-2005, 08:56 PM

Having both feet on the ground is highly over rated but if it will make you feel more comfortable I've got some wheels off of a Honda Trail 70 that should get yer butt closer to the ground.

digipoi · 08-09-2005, 05:09 AM

mini-truck tires own.

skyzmine · 08-09-2005, 01:00 PM

well thats what i get when i ask a dumb question

lol

its just a pain haveing a tall bike,
maybe i should slap my mother for being with a short man.. lmao

Ride-or-die · 08-09-2005, 04:38 PM

no help but fun *** ride

spyderrocs · 08-13-2005, 11:22 PM

you could try getting fat so you squoosh the shocks down when you sit on it....

skyzmine · 08-14-2005, 08:37 AM

now thats a good idea!!!

a fatty for a fatty...

08-08-2005, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
skyzmine Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2000 SUZUKI RM125 Location: New York Skyz Posts: 29	my bike is to tall.... HELP!!! well 1st i want to say hi to all.. i just joined today.. my name is Skyzmine, and for my 1st post i'll ask a question.. ok i have a 2000 RM125 witch is a bit tall for me.. i extended the spring all the way ( PRO ACTION MONO SHOCK AND FORKS ) to lower the bike, but i get to much wheel bounce and bottom out on landings. so i tightend the spring back up.. so my question is how can i lower the bike?? Attached Thumbnails

08-08-2005, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
skyzmine Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2000 SUZUKI RM125 Location: New York Skyz Posts: 29	i tryed to soften them up, when jumping makes for a bad landing.. to hard. i can barely tip toe with both feet. when rideing and jumping 100ft plus the bike handles grate.. maybe its just the suzuki way? a tall bike.. maybe a new diferant brand mono? the pro action 3 valving shock just might be to heavy for my kind of freestyleing.. no back-flip yet but im practiceing on the 50cc on a 25ft step up.. lol Attached Thumbnails __________________ This has been news from the SKY

08-08-2005, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpeedQueen In Training Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: '05 GSX-R600 Location: Saint Marys, GA Posts: 149	It's a dirtbike... slide your *** off the seat! __________________

08-08-2005, 08:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,652	Having both feet on the ground is highly over rated but if it will make you feel more comfortable I've got some wheels off of a Honda Trail 70 that should get yer butt closer to the ground. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

08-09-2005, 05:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
digipoi Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Honolulu Posts: 84	mini-truck tires own. __________________ 2004 RM250 2004 DRZ125L 2006 TTR-90E 2004 JR50 1993 RM250 1990 KDX200

08-08-2005, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	1) slide the fork tubes up in the triple clamps. 2) Soften the compresion damping on the forks and shock. 3) soften the static sag on the rear shock (not all the way this time) 4) Send your seat out to get it shaved an inch and get it recovered.

08-09-2005, 01:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
skyzmine Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2000 SUZUKI RM125 Location: New York Skyz Posts: 29	well thats what i get when i ask a dumb question lol its just a pain haveing a tall bike, maybe i should slap my mother for being with a short man.. lmao __________________ This has been news from the SKY

08-09-2005, 04:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ride-or-die Petrol Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2000 GSXR-600 Location: ESSEX, England Posts: 751	no help but fun *** ride __________________ Both knees are good friends with Mr Road. they play everyday!!

08-13-2005, 11:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
spyderrocs Newbie Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 14	you could try getting fat so you squoosh the shocks down when you sit on it....

08-14-2005, 08:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
skyzmine Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2000 SUZUKI RM125 Location: New York Skyz Posts: 29	now thats a good idea!!! a fatty for a fatty... __________________ This has been news from the SKY

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