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When it comes to working on bikes im a complete newbie. I have a 2012 yamaha 450 and the bike sits really high. Now im 6'3 and when i sit on it i cant touch the ground with both feet flat. I was wondering how i lower the bike to fit my height
At 6'3", you shouldn't have any issues with reaching the ground. I know a lot of 5'5" 140 lb 15-16 year olds that race 450s comfortably.
1) chop the sib frame
2)cut your seat foam
3)lowering link
Based on your height I would say you don't need option 1 or 2. It's likely a geometry issue. Magazines have said that the newer yamaha four strokes ride a little stink bug. Or high in the rear end. A lowering link from ride engineering or any other company will lower the rear end a tad and stiffen up initial curve of the shock. Help keep the bike more stable through chop.
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1) chop the sib frame
2)cut your seat foam
3)lowering link
Based on your height I would say you don't need option 1 or 2. It's likely a geometry issue. Magazines have said that the newer yamaha four strokes ride a little stink bug. Or high in the rear end. A lowering link from ride engineering or any other company will lower the rear end a tad and stiffen up initial curve of the shock. Help keep the bike more stable through chop.
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