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Title: Modifications for tall dudes Post by B-Will on 06/28/17 at 08:52:51 I'm 6'6" tall and new to the Suzuki Savage world, and really motorcycles in general. This is my fist bike. What kinds of modifications can I make to make it more fitted for me to ride? Bike Details:
Rider Details (me)
I'm also a cyclist. So for example, on my bicycle I use a longer seat post for proper leg extension. I also set the saddle back for proper arm extension. What fitting/sizing options do I have for my badass Savage? Thanks ! Barrett |
Title: Re: Modifications for tall dudes Post by verslagen1 on 06/28/17 at 09:25:11 You have a choice of changing everything or changing everything. :-? Just depends on what's 1st and how much. Stock seat vs. custom seat - Stock is lower, custom can be further back. apes vs. drags/risers - drop the buckhorns, no question. apes will give you a full range of motion that can go farther forward, but may make the grip angle uncomfortable. drags and risers won't allow much variation. extended foot controls - select according the seat choice. at your height even the longest may not be enough. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1213209409/0#0 |
Title: Re: Modifications for tall dudes Post by Eegore on 06/28/17 at 09:25:50 Check the marketplace threads. Up top I believe Ed still makes extended forward controls. Some 6 inchers might help you out. I don't care for the 96 stock handlebars so I changed them out twice. One bike had Keystone bars and the current has Drag bars, I can imagine Keystones would feel better if you are taller. Extended forks exist and may or may not be your thing, just search "extended forks" and there's a few threads regarding options and opinions. I'm partial to fork extension but not rake degree addition, then again I don't ride much and I'm not skilled at it. |
Title: Re: Modifications for tall dudes Post by B-Will on 06/28/17 at 11:32:25 Ok sounds like ape hanger handle bars, extended foot controls and maybe a custom seat. Thanks guys that's what I was after. |
Title: Re: Modifications for tall dudes Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/28/17 at 13:01:27 Sounds easier than having eight inches removed between knees and ankles. But if you Did go that way, you would always have a job in the circus. |
Title: Re: Modifications for tall dudes Post by dustystranger on 06/29/17 at 19:26:14 Put 6" forward controls, standard sportster handlebars, put a very firm pad on seat and cover it with a wal mart atv pad. I am 6ft 2 and these mods made my s40 one of the most comfortable bikes I have ever owned. |
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