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« on: April 09, 2012, 08:20:51 PM » |
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any way i can lower my bike to a better level? an inch or two would help. any help in the way of products and how to's would be greatly appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2012, 08:40:25 PM » |
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A couple different seat options......Ultimate Low Boy is supposed to put you a little lower than stock. I'm pretty sure a Corbin sits lower too.
You can also put shorter shocks on your Valk. Stock is 13". You can get 12" or 11 1/2" shocks to replace your oem's.
I put 11 1/2" shocks on mine. They did what I needed them to do.....that is get me a little closer to the ground.
You can also slip the front forks.....but not more than 3/4".
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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2012, 08:51:55 PM » |
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my two cents - I had a ultimate kingboy and traded for a lowboy. it does sit you lower and also nearly two inches closer to the tank from a stock seat, effectivly making it feel lower...
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2012, 04:18:07 AM » |
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Next time you replace your rear tire you can
go to a 60 size tire like the one used on Gold Wing
Shortleg[Dave]
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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2012, 04:50:33 AM » |
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Just go to the local shoe repair and add 2 inches onto the sole of your boots!!!!  sorry...just couldn't resist |
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« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2012, 05:08:26 AM » |
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I wrote an article for the shop talk section about 10 years ago regarding the risk of "slipping" the forks and describing a safe method of lowering the forks on a Valkyrie. I have put about 70,000 miles on my lowered forks with no problems. I use 11 1/2" shocks on the rear and a resculptured Corbin seat. If you have some basic mechanical skills this is not difficult to make the fork modification.
I plan to trike this bike someday and will need to change the lowered forks for standard length forks because I can't get the trike kit to set lower than the stock postition. It is possible that we could work out an exchange depending on the condition of your forks. Larry
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rayjay
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2012, 07:08:07 AM » |
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Larry, Do you have the "link" to your article on slipping the forks? Also, who re-sculpted your Corbin seat? Do you have problems with dragging anything when cornering?
I am new to Valks and have short legs from a childhood bout with rheumatic fever, having cut down the seats on just about every bike I have. I have lowered my forks but the lowering usually had more to do with handling than getting my feet on the ground.
Thanks, rj
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f6john
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« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2012, 01:21:36 PM » |
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Not Larry, But go to the top of the page and click on the heading "shoptalk" . His article is down on the left hand column.
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« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2012, 01:25:32 PM » |
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The Valk already suffers from limited cornering clearance and out of the box she handles beautifully at speed. So for my money an option that doesn't involve monkeying with the geometry would be the one I'd choose.
I guess I'm saying to try a lower seat.
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« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2012, 02:09:00 PM » |
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This dragon went through a process that brought her down a couple of inches. Corbin seat 3/4" -> 1" tops 11.5 inch Progressive shocks (412's) 6 degree Rake kit from XF6, with 1 3/8" fork extenders. (although I may remove the extenders and bring the front end down a little) Overall, the bike is 4.5" longer 1.25 Inches shorter than stock, plus whatever I gained in the Corbin seat. Anyway, It feels great to me. I'm 5'10" with a 30" inseam. I have noticed it is way easier to drag the pegs now. Overall I ride less aggressively than I used to, so I don't mind the compromise.  Good luck, Glenn |
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« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2012, 05:53:48 PM » |
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You might be surprised at what shaving the sides of your seat would gain you. You legs might "feel" longer if you weren't stradling such a wide seat. My girlfriend wants to ride my Magna but at 4'10" she can't touch the ground on both sides. She needs 3" but lowering the bike that much would kill the ride. So I think we might lower it 1.5 or maybe 2" at the absolute most and the shave the seat so it's not so wide.
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« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2012, 06:34:31 PM » |
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I hate to even ask this, but here goes anyway---Do you have the shocks set on #1 ? If not try that first.
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« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2012, 07:11:58 PM » |
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Call Mark at diamondseats.com
He builds your seat to your height, weight and Inseam. Where the Ultimate has 3 size seats. I have had 3 Diamonds and an Ultimate. I am picking up my fourth Diamond this next week. A very comfortable seat.
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