WTB/WTT Low seat conversion for 1991 K100 RS

[Filmcamera]

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

[Martin]

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.

[colly]

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

[Martin]

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.

[duckhawk]

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.

[Vespa no more]

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

[psykologik]

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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[Filmcamera]

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

[motodude]

If getting "lifted" shoes, make sure you can get it between the foot-peg and the shifter, easily.

Tom

[psykologik]

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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[Filmcamera]

Nope, still looking... (and/or hoping for a late growth spurt)    :giggles

[SmilingRide]

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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[Filmcamera]

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.

[MIbrick]

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]

[SmilingRide]

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.