Lower a bike
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4th Gear
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From: tx
Lower a bike
Ok I have an 883custom. We have lower the back with new shocks by 2 inches. The front is lower by 2/3 of inch. Seat was custom made so it would be a little lower and closer to the gas tank. Now I do ok with it but would like to have it lower even more. Maybe another inch or so. Any ideas?
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: CNY
How about some lowering blocks? I use Tamarack and know a few others that do without any issues. They typically come in 3/4" and 1 3/4" drop. I think they are $70-80. There are cheaper ones out there but they look it also.
Cruiser
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From: Kaneohe, HI
your seat is your biggest problem. Unless you lower the front another inch or more you are not going to see much of a difference in the back due to the pivot angle of the bike now being in the front.
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4th Gear
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From: tx
No the seat was custom made to put me closer to the gas tank to reach the front controls better and it was also cut out so its lower. I can handle the bike I just want it even lower. About another inch or so.
Cruiser
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
I also have a 883(2003) and I use this, I bought it from ebay, they work super fine in the bike.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-2001-20...item53e8db67f1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-2001-20...item53e8db67f1
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Road Warrior
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I have to agree, that seat may put you closer to the tank but it is no lower than stock - in fact it looks quite a bit higher.
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Tourer
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From: Kadena AB Japan
I also have a 883(2003) and I use this, I bought it from ebay, they work super fine in the bike.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-2001-20...item53e8db67f1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-2001-20...item53e8db67f1
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An alternative approach is to bring the ground closer to you, by using riding boots with thick soles and high heels. If you don't have them, buy proper motorcycling boots made that way.