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Posted by:
Mike Oligney
Saturday, October 24, 2009
06:07 pm | I just purchased a 93 1500 and with a 28 inch inseam I expect to have issues flat footing it. I know I can lower the back with the air shock adjustment but is there any option for the front?
Thx in Advance
Mike |
Posted by:
Dennis Hayes
Saturday, October 24, 2009
06:17 pm | I heard you can slide front forks up 11/2" in braces, but Not 100% sure!!
  
BTC US NAVY (RET.) "DUTY,HONOR,COUNTRY" 1993 SE 1500/1992 Turbo Bushtec Trailer |
Posted by:
Gary Clemenson
Saturday, October 24, 2009
10:05 pm | You can also have the front of the seat cut down a little. I had it done to mine and it helped. They drilled some 1" holes about half way through the foam from the bottom and also shaved some off the sides letting your legs get a better angle to the ground, but not enough to makes the leather wrinkle. |
Posted by:
Steve Rubin
Sunday, October 25, 2009
04:22 am | Hi Mike,
Consider a riding boot with thicker soles, and a seat modification first before lowering the bike's suspension. Cornering clearance on a lowered bike will be a MAJOR problem if you ride two-up, or want to carve some twisties.
Good luck,
Steve
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Posted by:
Harry Hunter
Sunday, October 25, 2009
06:47 am | The 1995 and newer 1500's are a little lower. You could buy you a seat off of a newer 1500, and that will help some. I did that to my 1989, and it did help.
Good Luck! |
Posted by:
Richard Taylor
Sunday, October 25, 2009
10:00 am | I thought "flat foot" was a kind of dance done in the hills of West Virginia??
With a 24" inseam I had to learn to balance my 1500 with only one foot down, even with a lowered seat and hiking boots.
My 1800 fits better but still is a one foot down bike unless I'm on tip toes.
It's no big deal - if I can't move it forward or back with the engine or reverse I just get off and push.
Rather than compromise the steering and handling by altering the suspension (you can only raise the forks 3/4" which gets at most 1/2" lower seat)
spend a few hours in the parking lot practicing slow riding and learn to pick the bike up.
In 150,000 miles or so I bet my feet haven't been on the ground more than 1/2 mile and I haven't had to pick it up in near 10 years.
Dick Taylor - New owner of a mildly used 05  with 8 states to replace my 90 SE which ran on regular gas, Castrol GTX 10W-40, and Elite II for most of its 132,500 miles, in 49 States 10 Canadian Provinces, and 2 Territories.
Now I get to start all over again.  |
Posted by:
Jim Holowchak
Monday, October 26, 2009
09:25 am | Visit your local shoe repair outlet and have them add 1" of sole and heel to your boots. It works fine for an aquaintance of mine.
Best regards,
Jim
My Ride |
