How to lower seat height - easy, cheap, fast

[Noelfales]

To my vertically challenged comrades - I have a 28' inseam and weigh 155lbs. The bulk of my recently acquired Tourer is taking some getting used to, and I find myself short on confidence when stopping the bike with only the balls of my feet on the ground. I read every thread on lowering the bike (lowboy seat - $315  /  shorter shocks - $700-800 / slipping the front fork / etc) Then it came to me - don't lower the bike - lengthen the legs. I purchased a pair of nice looking elevator boots for $44 - added 3" to my inseam and works like a charm

[fudgie]

 
I hardly ever set flat footed. New shocks made it set higher to. Ill deal with it lol

[cookiedough]

Although can get pricey over time,  get a heavy set girlfriend or wife to sit on back squatting the back end down that extra 1-2" needed.  Although,  can get tipsy if loaded down at some uneven stops. 

Since just 2" shorter than me at 5'10" and near 1/2 the weight,  I'd lower your shock settings to 2 or 3 vs. mine maxed out on OEM Valk I/S shocks and/or buy a shorter set of rear shocks. 

Then again,  your taller shoes are the cheapest route if they work out/are sturdy and don't twist an ankle or anything. 

[MacDragon]

I'm a shorter guy too.  5'8" on a good day and 180 lbs.  I just put on 11.5 progressive shocks on the back and can flat foot at stops.  The bike was due for new shocks anyway.  Very comfortable.

[Garland]

I am 6'3", so not a problem for me. But I can't imagine shifting and braking with 3" platform shoes.

[Gryphon Rider]

Not a new idea.

[John Schmidt]

Hmmm....$700-800 for new shocks???  What are they made of.....gold?

[Raider]

I am 6'3", so not a problem for me. But I can't imagine shifting and braking with 3" platform shoes.

I was thinking the same thing.