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Unread postPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:59 pm 
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I am a fairly new rider. I have a yamaha 650 and woild like to buy a 2002 honda shadow sabre. I rode the honda the other day and wondered if anyone out there had some advice on seat height and/or somehow modifying the bike so I can flat foot it. I am pretty close right now but would like a to be able to completly flat foot it.

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 Post subject: Re: Seat Height Help
Unread postPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:29 am 
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I'm not sure about the ground clearance on the Sabres, but in theory you could have a lowering link put on the back, and then raise the forks a little bit to effectively lower the bike. I'm guessing the most you could get is an inch lower (some bikes you can drop the back a good 3 inches, but cruisers are already pretty close to the ground) but if you can almost flat foot it that might be all you need.

A different seat might get your feet flat, too...or you could shave the foam on the current seat. Not sure how comfy that would turn out, though.


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Unread postPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:51 am 
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Thumper makes some great points about lowering the seat. You could see if Yamaha sells a OEM low seat for your bike (sometimes they do) or you could take your seat in to get re-foamed and shaped. Lowering the bike may produce some unpleasent results or damage. How much lower do you think you need to go?

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Sometimes, just getting the sides of the seat trimmed, makes your legs seem longer, lol. Check for some of the alternatives to mechanical mods before diving into something like lowering links. I think an adjustment at your bum is cheaper and easier than anything else...

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Unread postPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:54 pm 
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Agree with Thumper...

The easiest way is to change the seat out - whether there is an OEM version by Honda - or you can find a custom seat maker. I'm mainly familiar with how Harley riders do this, but since the Sabre is a cruiser, it's probably similar. The guys I know who have gone this route have been able to get 1-2 inches depending on the seat.

If changing seats is the avenue you choose, I'd just make sure you get the comfort you need for longer rides!!!


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