Ride Height adjustment on an 03 FJR

[Bullitt1791]

Hi, I just purchased an 03 FJR and am wondering how i can adjust the ride height as I have short stumpy legs and find it very uncomfortable balancing the bike on my toes.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

 

[r.hesse]

change dogbones on the rear shock linkage. Cheap an easy. Lowers an inch or even more.

But compromises max. cornering angle.

this link is from german Ebay, just for giving you an idea

https://www.ebay.de/itm/like/151368370658?lpid=106&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

 

[Viper Pilot]

and if you do that don't forget to raise the forks in the triple clamp approx. an equal amount to keep the geometry about the same. Lots of info here on the forum if you search for it.

 

[BkerChuck]

You may also need to shorten the side stand to keep a proper angle when parked.

 

[r.hesse]

yes, forgot to mention the side effects......but still a very common way to achieve proper lowering.

Remember: everything affects everything, talking about suspension mods.

 

[ionbeam]

There are lots of brands of lower links available. There are fixed length links like Kouba and adjustable links like the ones from Soupeys.

Besides the side stand, you will never be able to use the center stand without first rolling the rear tire onto a 2x6, a block or brick of some sort.

 

[steve'o']

IMHO I'd leave it the way it is. I am only 5'7" with 29" inseam, have an '03 with new hyper pro adjustable rear suspension, and when I come to a stop just use my left leg and right foot on the rear brake. I changes the dog bones on an older Suzuki bandit 1200 and didn't care how it changed the handling. Just my 0.02 worth.

 

[rogdeb]

Thicker soled boots ? Seriously.

 

[roger dodger]

Thin the seat or ask a pro to rebuild it (shorter).

I wear Red Wing boots (taller sole than bike boots) and have a thinner /narrower seat from BMS.

Together I feel comfy w/ most situations... not backing up/ up hill.

 

[Bullitt1791]

Hey everyone, thanks for all of the info. Very much appreciated.

 

[Canadian FJR]

Good luck and enjoy that '03. Great to keep hearing about originals.

Canadian FJR