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B-Will
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Modifications for tall dudes
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:
1996 Suzuki Savage
Stock seat
Windshield was added by previous owner
Saddle bags added by previous owner
Stock foot pegs (I think)
Rider Details (me)
6' 6" Male
230 lbs
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?
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Barrett
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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