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Message started by Dave Sisk on 10/03/12 at 21:07:52

Title: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by Dave Sisk on 10/03/12 at 21:07:52

So, I notice my right leg often gets almost a cramp where my leg attaches to my body. Seems this happens mostly when I'm in traffic and having to use the brake a lot. I *think* this is because my legs are just a little too long for where the pegs are (I'm 5'10" with a 30" inseam). I've also noticed if I lean back a little, it seems to go away.

So, would raising the seat with spacers help with this? Should I try that first, or should I consider one of the kits to move the controls forward?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Cheers,
Dave

Title: Re: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by heroicseven on 10/03/12 at 21:12:19

I raised my seat yesterday, and today on the way to work it was much more comfy. It was a huge improvement and it only cost about 3 bucks for some longer stainless bolts. I used 4 large nuts as the spacers 1/2'' I beleive 2 on each side electrical taped together. I may go with three but it starts to look tacky. I would eventually like to get some foward controlls but for 3 bucks you cant go wrong!! ;D ;D

Im about 5'11"

Title: Re: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by wambr on 10/03/12 at 21:41:09

I put on his savage probably the cheapest hub for the lifting of the driver's seat.
I used plastic spasersn from washing machine... they reinforce the washing drum unit when shipping their height is about 1 inch. and at first I did http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1341147728

Title: Re: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by Cavi Mike on 10/03/12 at 22:47:42

Probably should adjust the brake pedal as well. If you really have to hold your foot in the air to keep from putting pressure on it, it's set too high.

Title: Re: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/03/12 at 23:39:33

Absolutely. YOu should be sitting comfortably, feet relaxed,, adjust the bike to suit you. If you lock the brake up too easily, adjust the pedal more. if its still too easyt, mod the brake shoes.. I did,I cut the surface with a grinder, less surface = less braking= more pedal pressure to lock up

Title: Re: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by Dave Sisk on 10/04/12 at 06:54:43

I may try that this weekend (raising the seat a little, I mean). If leaning back makes the cramp go away, then raising the seat even 1 inch might drastically improve the comfort. It does *feel* a little cramped, unless I consciously slide back on the seat a bit.

Good thought on the brake pedal, but I think it's probably set good...I have to put a lot of effort into making the rear brake lock up, and that's what I want.

Thanks,
Dave

Title: Re: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by Serowbot on 10/04/12 at 09:33:28

My seat is raised 2"... don't be too timid with this mod...
1" does help.... but 2" puts the seat in the position that it should have been to start with. (only problem is,.. it does take a bit of finessing to get the rear bolts aligned, and the center of the seat supported)...

Title: Re: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by ZAR on 10/04/12 at 09:39:30

I raised my seat about an inch and man it helped a lot. Another bonus is that now the lower edge of the seat is on line with the lower edge of the gas tank,and it looks like it should. Before the mod the tank was on line with the top of the seat.

Title: Re: Raising the seat with spacers?
Post by misterbbq on 10/05/12 at 08:25:58

i went with 1.5" spacers i got at lowes and 60mm bolts with washers.

http://oi49.tinypic.com/2mz9t34.jpg

then i put an airhawk on top of that and i'm a lot more comfy. also adjust the brake lever down a bit using directions from the technical section. worked great.

*edit i also put some hard furniture pad stick-ons on the frame rail where the seat 'bumpers' hit so the seat wouldn't flex too much (i weigh 270).