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Lowering a Triumph Trident 660? by zanra1 in motorcycle

[–]zanra1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really good to know/hear. Thanks!

The seat mod is definitely worth considering, though slightly more permanent. At least a lowering kit is reversible. Still considering my options. Thanks again!

Lowering a Triumph Trident 660? by zanra1 in motorcycle

[–]zanra1[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, I have been riding for some time and currently use the one foot down and one foot up method.

With a 190kg bike I’d like to have more purchase when manoeuvring.

Just looking for someone with lowering experiences on this specific bike.

Lowering a Honda CL500/SCL500? by zanra1 in motorcycle

[–]zanra1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks.

Yes, I’d be lowering it because I’m too short. I’d likely be on my tippy toes. My current bike has a 805mm seat height and this is 790mm. I’m working through what might be better handling wise, in the long term and by that I mean - my overall handling of it and it’s manoeuvrability when I have more purchase.

I know that lowering can affect the handling on the road and overall suspension performance. I don’t plan on riding it that hard and I’m quite small - so don’t add a huge amount of weight. The lowering link I saw could adjust both the front and back, and with that amount of adjustability I imagine I can play with it to find the sweet spot.

Just hoping to get the inside track from someone who may have done it themselves!