Lowering kits for the V-Strom? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Nico · 09-27-2007, 03:21 PM

I really like the 1000cc V-Strom but at 5'10" w/ 32" inseam I'm just on my tiptoes at a stop which makes me a bit uncomfortable on it. I know with an andveture tourer clearance height is important but if it was 2" lower It would fit me much better.

Is there a kit available to do this? If so what do they run and do they adversly effect the handling? Is this something worth considering?
Thanks!

Rickster · 09-27-2007, 09:58 PM

KoubaLink.com

Also, the seat off the DL650 is one inch lower. I have a "Like new DL650 seat" that I'll sell you for $50.

I have a lower Sargent seat, and the Kouba links on my DL 1000, and if I'm wearing my riding boots, I can flat foot , and I only have a 30 inch inseam.

Nico · 09-28-2007, 12:29 PM

I'm going to hold off for now on the seat (I don't actually have the Strom yet!) but thank you so much for the info. It is back on the top of my "next bike" list

Rickster · 09-28-2007, 12:49 PM

When you are looking at them at the dealer, have them take a seat off a 650, and put it on a 1000, so you can see how much lower it is. It only take two seconds to swap them.

You could just sit on the 650, but 1000 will still be just a bit taller than the 650, even with the 650 seat on it. The 650 has the longer dog bones in it stock, so it would be the same as my bike, with the dog bones, and the lower seat.

G51000 · 12-19-2007, 09:49 AM

If you are used to riding the bike @ stock height be careful for a while after you lower it. There will be times when you will drag,the steering will be a little different also.
My wife and I had the same model of motorcycles once {77 CB750 Hondas}
I forget how much I lowered her's but it handled completly different from mine.
Not that it was bad, just different.

09-27-2007, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nico In Training Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Black (devoid of color, not speed) Location: Sterling VA Posts: 133	Lowering kits for the V-Strom? I really like the 1000cc V-Strom but at 5'10" w/ 32" inseam I'm just on my tiptoes at a stop which makes me a bit uncomfortable on it. I know with an andveture tourer clearance height is important but if it was 2" lower It would fit me much better. Is there a kit available to do this? If so what do they run and do they adversly effect the handling? Is this something worth considering? Thanks!

09-27-2007, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,873	KoubaLink.com Also, the seat off the DL650 is one inch lower. I have a "Like new DL650 seat" that I'll sell you for $50. I have a lower Sargent seat, and the Kouba links on my DL 1000, and if I'm wearing my riding boots, I can flat foot , and I only have a 30 inch inseam. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

09-28-2007, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,873	When you are looking at them at the dealer, have them take a seat off a 650, and put it on a 1000, so you can see how much lower it is. It only take two seconds to swap them. You could just sit on the 650, but 1000 will still be just a bit taller than the 650, even with the 650 seat on it. The 650 has the longer dog bones in it stock, so it would be the same as my bike, with the dog bones, and the lower seat. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

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09-28-2007, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nico In Training Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Black (devoid of color, not speed) Location: Sterling VA Posts: 133	I'm going to hold off for now on the seat (I don't actually have the Strom yet!) but thank you so much for the info. It is back on the top of my "next bike" list

12-19-2007, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
G51000 Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 79 MotoGuzzi G-5 / 72 MotoGuzzi Eldorado. Location: Spokane WA. Posts: 23	If you are used to riding the bike @ stock height be careful for a while after you lower it. There will be times when you will drag,the steering will be a little different also. My wife and I had the same model of motorcycles once {77 CB750 Hondas} I forget how much I lowered her's but it handled completly different from mine. Not that it was bad, just different.

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