Question About Seat Height and Sag

jmstallard · 10-25-2017, 02:29 PM

I have never ridden a motorcycle before, but I'm considering getting a Chinese bike. One thing I'm confused about is choosing a seat height. With dirt bikes, do you generally want to go with a seat height a little longer than your inseam, to account for suspension sag when you're sitting on it? I like the idea of being able to stand and have my butt slightly off the seat, but if I get a seat height low enough to do that, does it mean that, when seated, I risk sitting uncomfortably low?

Sorry if it's a silly n00b question; I have absolutely zero experience with motorcycles.

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 10-25-2017, 03:30 PM

you feet should be either flat on th e ground or slightly arched... not on your tippy toes... there is no flat spots on the trails and you will tip over and smash the plastics .. usually a stick or gopher hole or such...

jmstallard · 10-25-2017, 05:17 PM

Ok, so you're saying err on the side of sitting too low. That makes sense. For a 30" inseam, how low of a seat would be TOO low though?

timcosby · 10-25-2017, 10:33 PM

run by any dealership and sit on a few and ask their seat height when you find the right one.

pete · 10-27-2017, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmstallard

I have never ridden a motorcycle before,

we will require gopro footage...

just so we can give you pointers ofcourse..

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rd1959 · 12-16-2017, 06:03 PM

I HAVE A 30" inseam and, for me, a bike with a 36" seat height with 4" of sag(4" seems to be the standard setting)puts me on the balls of my feet closer to being on my toes.
A 34" seat height @4" sag is perfect for me

10-25-2017, 02:29 PM	#1
jmstallard Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 6	Question About Seat Height and Sag I have never ridden a motorcycle before, but I'm considering getting a Chinese bike. One thing I'm confused about is choosing a seat height. With dirt bikes, do you generally want to go with a seat height a little longer than your inseam, to account for suspension sag when you're sitting on it? I like the idea of being able to stand and have my butt slightly off the seat, but if I get a seat height low enough to do that, does it mean that, when seated, I risk sitting uncomfortably low? Sorry if it's a silly n00b question; I have absolutely zero experience with motorcycles.
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10-25-2017, 03:30 PM	#2
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	seat height you feet should be either flat on th e ground or slightly arched... not on your tippy toes... there is no flat spots on the trails and you will tip over and smash the plastics .. usually a stick or gopher hole or such... __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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10-25-2017, 10:33 PM	#4
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	run by any dealership and sit on a few and ask their seat height when you find the right one. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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10-25-2017, 05:17 PM	#3
jmstallard Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 6	Ok, so you're saying err on the side of sitting too low. That makes sense. For a 30" inseam, how low of a seat would be TOO low though?
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12-16-2017, 06:03 PM	#6
rd1959 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroe,NC Posts: 131	I HAVE A 30" inseam and, for me, a bike with a 36" seat height with 4" of sag(4" seems to be the standard setting)puts me on the balls of my feet closer to being on my toes. A 34" seat height @4" sag is perfect for me
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