Bikermama's bike not low enough

[bikermama]

Thanks for all the advice ladies, I'm going over to the dealership today where my beast is stored and take him out for a ride, my bike is plenty low enough,I just need about and inch onto my soles in order to reach the kickstand comfortably, I can reach it now, but the added inch will make it perfect,I will let you all know how my ride today goes, I'm nervous as heck, haven't rode him much, except a bit around the lot, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle him,my hubby and daughter say I'll be fine, hope so.

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[Gypsylady]

Originally Posted by bikermama

Thanks for all the advice ladies, I'm going over to the dealership today where my beast is stored and take him out for a ride, my bike is plenty low enough,I just need about and inch onto my soles in order to reach the kickstand comfortably, I can reach it now, but the added inch will make it perfect,I will let you all know how my ride today goes, I'm nervous as heck, haven't rode him much, except a bit around the lot, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle him,my hubby and daughter say I'll be fine, hope so.

Any good shoe repair shop can put half-soles & heels on your riding boots. That'll get you just over 1/2 inch. I used to get mine done just so I never wore out the original soles.
Also Chippewa Odessas have a tall heel.

[bikergirl40]

Originally Posted by bikermama

Thanks for all the advice ladies, I'm going over to the dealership today where my beast is stored and take him out for a ride, my bike is plenty low enough,I just need about and inch onto my soles in order to reach the kickstand comfortably, I can reach it now, but the added inch will make it perfect,I will let you all know how my ride today goes, I'm nervous as heck, haven't rode him much, except a bit around the lot, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle him,my hubby and daughter say I'll be fine, hope so.

I'm not sure if I understand ... you say your bike is 'low enough' but you can't reach your kickstand? Am I missing something? That doesn't make sense, to me.

If you can reach the ground with a slightly bent knee and feet planted firmly on the ground (which is ideal), then you should have plenty of reach for the kickstand.

A lowering kit or even a narrower seat will allow your feet to not only be planted more firmly but it was also allow an easy reach for the kickstand. If adding inches to your boots, on the other hand works for you ... Then that would be a lot easier and cheaper way of doing it. Just keep in mind, the higher the sole on your boot is, the more compromised your ankle support is...especially if you are a newer rider or a nervous rider.

Either way, which ever you choose ... RIDE ON and Keep the shiny side up! Best of luck!