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Old 04-25-2004, 06:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Lowering my Katana 600

I'm only 5ft 5in so there are very few choices of bikes for me out there. I bought a Katana 600 because it has one of the lowest seat heights out there and is very comfortable however I would like to lower it a little more for more control at stops and starts. I've found that on a flat surface I have no problems but on inclines it's a problem to control the bike.

My questions are

1. How much can I safely lower it without affecting the performance of the bike.

2. Where can I go to check out after market kits to lower it and are there any suggestions about what to get.