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Offline john11668

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Shortening an RT
« on: August 08, 2015, 05:28:25 PM »
I threw my leg over a K100RT today.
I know I am not tall ( 5' 8") but I was surprised that I was stretching a bit too much . Might be a bit unsteady on a cambered junction.
I know there are low seat models  but not always easy to find .

 My learner bike Honda XL125  Varadero  had been shortened for a lady by fitting a shortened rear shock  and sliding the fork  tupes up through the yokes by about 1.5 inches .
Can this be  done with K Bikes  and is it a good option . I think I will be quite a steady rider
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Offline johnny

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Re: Shortening an RT
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2015, 05:38:14 PM »
greetings john11668...

welcome to motobrock.com...

folks have been known to getts 25mm shorter rear shock and drop the triple tree 25mm on the fork tubes...

putts feet 25mm closer to the ground... and if lazy can drag foot when canyon racing... also changes the moto geometry... some getts used to it... some dont... now do it and getts you some yeeeehaaaaa...

ram should have your rear shock...

post up some photos of whats you gotts...

j o
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