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Old 07-15-2007, 04:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Bike: 1998 Suzuki Bandit 600S
Location: Near the Mexico border, Arizona, on a few acres in a house we built.
Posts: 64
Default Lower my 1998 Bandit 600S

I just bought a great looking low mileage Bandit, and love it. I had a 1980 KZ 1000 some years ago, and just got back into riding...Tired of just working all the time! Here's the issue; I'm short, and the bike seems heavier than my old KZ, so my low speed turns and 'angling' are awkward. Maybe more practice will help get me comfortable again, but if there would be some way to 'lower' the platform even an inch, it would be great. It's got a single rear shock absorber for adjusting ride 'stiffness', but not sure if it would affect height. The Corbin seat helps, but I'd still like to get lower. Any ideas? Thanks much.