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Post by cton419 on Jun 10, 2014 0:46:53 GMT -5
Hi,
new here.
Sorry if its the wrong place but looking for info on adjusting the ride height.
I love my scooter but have rarely rode it because I am too darn short. Without ebing able to feel like I can be stable on it, its of no ue to me.
Is there any way to lower it?
We have already shaved down the seat but that didn't help much, and if we shave it too much then my rear will be uncomfortable, which wold encourage me to ride either.
My husband looked up info about changing the suspension but it doesn't seem to adjust so maybe its on the lowest already?
I can fit okay on a vespa but we've already paid this off, so it seems a waste, it looks better and wasn't as expensive for the power aspect...
Thanks,
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Post by JerryScript on Jun 10, 2014 1:21:18 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Jun 10, 2014 4:28:00 GMT -5
Sorry by design that is a Tall Rider and for somone with at least a 29 or 30 inch inseam which they should have told you when they sold you the bike. You can try thicker boots however all you need is to get the ball of one foot on the ground for a good stop. One of the problems you will have with lowering it is that the front forks most likely will not have multiple height positions for mounting the cartriges so you will be upsetting the balance of the bike by lowering the back substantially.
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Post by shalomdawg on Jun 16, 2014 13:04:25 GMT -5
howdy, the shocks are adjustable for pre-load but if they are already on the lowest setting there's not much to be done. if you look at the bottom of the spring, you will see a series of notches with a nob sitting in one of them. if the nob is in the lowest of the notches that is as low as possible. if not, you can put the scooter on the center stand and use the tool that came with the scooter to turn the ring with the notches one way or the other to adjust. if the tool is not available one can use a flat blade screw driver and use it to wedge the notch ring around or you can use a very short pipe wrench or vice grip to turn the ring though it will take some maneuvering to make it work.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by cton419 on Jun 24, 2014 0:22:15 GMT -5
Thanks all for the info.. Still working in the issue.
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Post by SylvreKat on Jun 24, 2014 7:36:02 GMT -5
You don't say how it's too tall for you. Are you tippy-toeing at stops? Or just half-footing (which is what I have to do)?
Have you tried boots with a thicker sole? I now wear a pair that has maybe an inch of sole, which gives me more foot contact at stops or when walking the bike.
You can also check with an upholstery person or furniture store about remaking the seat so that it's shorter yet still has enough padding for your tush.
Last option I can think of is getting cutaway floorboards. But that's not going to be as cheap.
Don't give up on the riding, there's got to be a solution for you!
>'Kat
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Post by cton419 on Jun 25, 2014 22:39:14 GMT -5
SylvreKat I am close to tip toe.. I can lean and do it one footed but that's barely. I have found some great advice on boots and controlling it from: gearchic.com/2010/12/29/how-do-you-park-your-motorcycle/. I really want to learn to be able to park it correctly...but first I have to feel confident enough to stop at a stop light! She and many others have recommended Daytona's but its hard to convince myself and my husband to spend nearly 15% of what the whole scooter costs!
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Post by SylvreKat on Jun 26, 2014 6:51:43 GMT -5
cton, I wear regular heavy-weight hiking or work boots. My current pair I found new at a thrift store for I think $10. No, they don't have all the added protection and what-all gearchic goes on about her Daytonas. But then they also didn't cost $400. And I'm willing to bet the traction they provide is no less than the Daytona's.
Go check out your thrift stores to start with. If there's nothing there, then go to a Cabella's or some other outdoor/sporting store and try on boots. Look for ones that come up well over your ankle. And get good sturdy ones--no canvas or lightweight high tops like gearchic pictured. She's right that those won't provide any protection should something go bad.
>'Kat
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