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MOTOBRICK MARKETPLACE => FS WTB WTT ~ Bikes ~ Parts ~ Gear => Topic started by: Filmcamera on May 18, 2016, 06:58:29 PM
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I recently brought my first K bike a 1991 K100RS.
I have quickly discovered that 5' 6" is a little short to manhandle it around and am already getting tired of getting off to push it backwards!
So I am looking to install a low seat on it. Anyone that has one to sell or trade please let me know, I have the original seat and also a Corbin seat to trade.
Thanks
Jonathan
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Jonathan you can also make it a bit easier by getting a pair of boots with the thickest souls you can. Then get a pair of lifts if you want more height, it is better to try the lifts in the boots first if you intend to use both. You can gain 2"+ in height by doing both. You can also drop the forks slightly through the triple tree without any adverse effects. I have dropped mine 10mm, but don't go too far or it will effect the handling.
Regards Martin.
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I'm interested in this too, I'm lso 5'6 and took my first spin on my brick last night, only my toes are touching the ground haha. I'm changing for a cafe racer seat which hopefully will be better. I'm definitely going to drop the front forks also - how much can you get away with?
Is there any way to drop the rear without an expensive suspension job? I hear it makes its harder to get up on the sidestand, and thats difficult enough as it is :giggles
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There is a shorter rear shock available, and as for the front end, I don't know how much you can go without adversely effecting the handling. However if you lower it you will reduce the lean angle on corners. As I have said I have lowered mine 10mm with no ill effects, maybe somebody has lowered theirs further and will post.
Regards Martin.
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I have a low seat Corbin with a passenger backrest in mint shape. Came off a 95 K75. I don't know if it will fit yours.
When I bought the bike I flew down to North Carolina and rode it back.
I have since gone back to the stock low seat.
Message me if you are interested and I'll send pics.
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Clearly there's a lot of choices available.
Comfort, style and protection are your main concerns.
If the seat can't be lower then the ground has to be raised.
Here's a few suggestions
In Australia, we have some footwear favoured by some: thongs (no not arse floss...)... jandles in New Zealand.
Hope this helps
Guy
Surely one of these will solve the problems
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I'm going to pick up my '95 K75 with the low seat setup tomorrow. I'm 6 feet tall, so I'd be interested in doing a trade with you. Feel free to shoot me a message.
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Great - you can be 5'6" and I will be 6' - problem solved... :eek:
I actually have two seats for the bike, one is the original BMW seat which is currently being recovered since it was all cracked etc. The second is a Corbin that has seen better days but is ok. The bike ia currrently in customs getting legal for Costa Rica so I can't send you photos just yet but will be able to next week.
Do you have the tank covers etc for the low seat set up?
Either way I am definitely interested.
All the best
Jonathan
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If getting "lifted" shoes, make sure you can get it between the foot-peg and the shifter, easily.
Tom
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Great - you can be 5'6" and I will be 6' - problem solved... :eek:
I actually have two seats for the bike, one is the original BMW seat which is currently being recovered since it was all cracked etc. The second is a Corbin that has seen better days but is ok. The bike ia currrently in customs getting legal for Costa Rica so I can't send you photos just yet but will be able to next week.
Do you have the tank covers etc for the low seat set up?
Either way I am definitely interested.
All the best
Jonathan
So sorry Jonathan. I never received a notification that you had replied to my post! I'm all sorted out now (turned out the dealer misinformed me. It was a standard height after all). Hope you are all taken care of as well.
Best,
Adam
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Nope, still looking... (and/or hoping for a late growth spurt) :giggles
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I've got a low seat and all the hardware and am looking for a trade for standard seat hardware and any of these extra parts: [size=78%]1. right side engine cover bar 2. rear suspension 3. aux lights 4. cruise control type gizmo. [/size]
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I have already brought and installed a low seat so I am all set thanks. I do have some of the standard hardware though and the rhs engine cover, though it is pretty ratty.
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I've got a low seat and all the hardware and am looking for a trade for standard seat hardware and any of these extra parts: [size=78%]1. right side engine cover bar 2. rear suspension 3. aux lights 4. cruise control type gizmo. [/size]
Personal message me if interested or if you know a better place to put this up. Thanks!
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Do you know if that low seat and hardware will fit an '86 K100RS? If so, perhaps we can work something out.[/size]
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Sorry - I realized it was going to be a hassle needing to give up the lock assembly and don't have a copy of my key. Am trading with someone who has extra keys so I can keep mine. Best of luck MIBrick.