Lowering seat height

BrianW · 04-09-2010, 01:42 PM

This may have been posted elsewhere, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. i was wondering if anyone has ever lowered the seat height on any of their bikes? If so, how much? what is the best/most effective solution? In particualr, with they GY5 model. Waaaay to tall for anybody but me at 6'1"

katoranger · 04-09-2010, 01:53 PM

Shorter shock, lower the forks in the mounts. Even those will only gain you alittle bit.

You can also mod the seat.

Allen

ldh22 · 04-09-2010, 03:31 PM

or, if one will fit, a 2005 bashan gy125 / por apache 125 seat . they have a lower profile than alot of the newer bikes, more curved down where as the newer stuff is usually flatter. i used one on my bike and its about 2" lower than the 2008 seat that was originally gonna be used
lee

BrianW · 04-09-2010, 07:09 PM

thanks, fellas. I'll let you know what I end up doing. No hurry, though. She's still getting used to the clutch and all on the gy3. Entirely too soon to even consider the gy5 yet.

alan566 · 04-09-2010, 09:49 PM

would smaller diameter wheels work? probably not the best answer but just thinking out of the box.

SpudRider · 04-09-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alan566

would smaller diameter wheels work? probably not the best answer but just thinking out of the box.

That is a definite possibility, Alan.

If Brian switched to 16", and 19" wheels, the seat height would drop an inch. However, I think he would then be limited to dirt bike tires.

Also, this option would cost more than the other suggestions.

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-09-2010, 11:47 PM

Depending upon how faithful the copy is, maybe a lowering link intended for an XR or CRF would fit.

FastDoc · 04-09-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Depending upon how faithful the copy is, maybe a lowering link intended for an XR or CRF would fit.

This may be the best idea yet. :idea:

Lower the forks in the tripple tree and you're good to go.

recracer · 04-10-2010, 12:28 AM

As far as lowering links for gy-2 and gy-5 i could find nothing . however the link is steel and a good welding shop could extend it . center to center it's 3" will lower 3/4 to7/8 of an inch for every 1/4 inch added . I was going to do it myself , but i now favor my current ride hieght .

wjack57 · 04-26-2010, 06:23 PM

On my 07 bird, I removed the old link, measured it at 2.6", got apiece of 1/2 inch s.s. plate and a 6' length of s.s 1 1/4" round stock form a local fabrication shop scrap pile, cut and welded the pieces together, drilled on the bench press with x,y table to 3.8" between bolt hole center's and installed. It lowered the back end about 3''. now I can sit on it and my feet are both flat on the ground. equipment needed: drill press w/ x,y table , 41/2" angle grinder w/ cut off disks , crackerbox a/c welder, 318 3/16 rod. Elapsed time- about a short rack. I think that going to 4" between bhc's would work out great too. Now to lower the front 3".

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recracer · 04-26-2010, 07:07 PM

i'd bet everyone would love to see some pictures ,i know i would . when you get a chance please post some.

wjack57 · 04-26-2010, 08:58 PM

I'll get pics posted as soon as I figure out how to. I was afraid someone would like to see my drunken handiwork. jack

SpudRider · 04-26-2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjack57

I'll get pics posted as soon as I figure out how to. I was afraid someone would like to see my drunken handiwork. jack

We would love to see some photos, Jack!

You can learn how to post photos on these forums by reading the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...ewtopic&t=6240

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-27-2010, 01:29 AM

Jack, I'd love to hear more about your XY table, since there's one in my future. Is yours offshore? Are you happy with it? How's the lash?

Cal25 · 04-27-2010, 08:40 AM

whats a x,y table?

04-09-2010, 01:42 PM	#1
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	Lowering seat height This may have been posted elsewhere, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. i was wondering if anyone has ever lowered the seat height on any of their bikes? If so, how much? what is the best/most effective solution? In particualr, with they GY5 model. Waaaay to tall for anybody but me at 6'1"
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04-09-2010, 01:53 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Shorter shock, lower the forks in the mounts. Even those will only gain you alittle bit. You can also mod the seat. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-09-2010, 11:47 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Depending upon how faithful the copy is, maybe a lowering link intended for an XR or CRF would fit. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-26-2010, 06:23 PM	#10
wjack57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: winter haven, fl Posts: 31	On my 07 bird, I removed the old link, measured it at 2.6", got apiece of 1/2 inch s.s. plate and a 6' length of s.s 1 1/4" round stock form a local fabrication shop scrap pile, cut and welded the pieces together, drilled on the bench press with x,y table to 3.8" between bolt hole center's and installed. It lowered the back end about 3''. now I can sit on it and my feet are both flat on the ground. equipment needed: drill press w/ x,y table , 41/2" angle grinder w/ cut off disks , crackerbox a/c welder, 318 3/16 rod. Elapsed time- about a short rack. I think that going to 4" between bhc's would work out great too. Now to lower the front 3". javascript:emoticon('') lots a luck - jack
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04-27-2010, 01:29 AM	#14
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Jack, I'd love to hear more about your XY table, since there's one in my future. Is yours offshore? Are you happy with it? How's the lash? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-09-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
ldh22 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 49	or, if one will fit, a 2005 bashan gy125 / por apache 125 seat . they have a lower profile than alot of the newer bikes, more curved down where as the newer stuff is usually flatter. i used one on my bike and its about 2" lower than the 2008 seat that was originally gonna be used lee
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04-09-2010, 07:09 PM	#4
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	thanks, fellas. I'll let you know what I end up doing. No hurry, though. She's still getting used to the clutch and all on the gy3. Entirely too soon to even consider the gy5 yet.
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04-09-2010, 09:49 PM	#5
alan566 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartwell, GA Posts: 187	would smaller diameter wheels work? probably not the best answer but just thinking out of the box.
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04-10-2010, 12:28 AM	#9
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	As far as lowering links for gy-2 and gy-5 i could find nothing . however the link is steel and a good welding shop could extend it . center to center it's 3" will lower 3/4 to7/8 of an inch for every 1/4 inch added . I was going to do it myself , but i now favor my current ride hieght .
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04-26-2010, 07:07 PM	#11
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	i'd bet everyone would love to see some pictures ,i know i would . when you get a chance please post some.
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04-26-2010, 08:58 PM	#12
wjack57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: winter haven, fl Posts: 31	I'll get pics posted as soon as I figure out how to. I was afraid someone would like to see my drunken handiwork. jack
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04-27-2010, 08:40 AM	#15
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	whats a x,y table?
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