| Author | Message | ||
     Rogs12ss |
Hello to all. Kinda new here and am wondering if anyone here has lowered their XB about an inch or so? Any suggestions would be most appreciated! Thanks | ||
| Bishopjb1124 |
The easiest/cheapest way to do it is get a set of xb12scg forks and a shock for the cg and switch it out. | ||
| Ustorque |
actually if you're only looking for an inch, i'd start by bringing the seat to an upholstery shop and have them take an inch from there. it's a cheap way to get a big height change. | ||
| Glitch |
If it's seat height is too tall, get an SCG seat. it's an inch lower than the SS | ||
| No_rice |
If it's seat height is too tall, get an SCG seat. it's an inch lower than the SS the tails are different between the Scg and the Ss though. so the seat wont fit. | ||
| Glitch |
damnit wrong again Ann is giggling | ||
| Ustorque |
it's ok glitch we're laughing at you not with you....i mean aahhh sorry buddy. | ||
| Pos90 |
The touring seat will drop you about an inch,and is more comfortable for long rides. | ||
| Rogs12ss |
Thanks for the information. | ||
| Glitch |
 @ USTourque | ||
| No_rice |
i have to admit that was the first thing that popped into my head also, but shortly after i remembered the difference  | ||
| Glitch |
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| Dukedog |
I have a 2009 XB12Scg, and I find my boot tip's dragging more than I like. My next up grade will be pegs, I've also had to set my preload a little stronger then I like. So watch what you wish for! | ||
| Domindart |
there was a guy over at customfighters.com that just got a buell scg and he swapped out the seats because it was too low.... at least I thought he did.... but if no rice says it wont fit, I beleive him, Ive seen his affinity with buells.. | ||
| Pkforbes87 |
the SS has a longer frame in the rear than all the other models (except '08 TT) all other lightning seats are interchangeable (S, CG, SX, etc) | ||
| Cityxslicker |
you would be better off getting a custom seat, then you dont loose any suspension travel or ground clearance. get the gel inserts and ride the hell out of it. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
So despite the longer swingarm, the SS and S/SCG suspension is still interchangeable? I figured the shock would be different. Good to know! | ||
| Penders_xb12r |
DO NOT PUT A SCG REAR SHOCK ON A SS. It will break the fuel fitting that comes out of the fuel pump. Trust me I found out the hard way. I put a SS swingarm on my bike almost 2 years ago with SCG suspension and the bike caught on fire on the first test ride swingarm came up and broke the fitting. Unless the fuel pump is in a different location on the SS (I'm not 100%) sure. You can use the normal xb shock(blue) and it will lower the bike. The stock ss shock(white) is a little taller than the blue shock. Just a heads up. | ||
| Lost_in_ohio |
A suggestion that shouldn't cost anything.... How about riding it a bit before you lower it. This has been discussed before and lets face it you only have your feet down at stop lights and parking lot maneuvering. I am a little short fat guy and I am on my tip toes on mine. It just takes a bit of getting used to thats all. Back the bike out of the parking space and then get on it. Move the bike before you get on it if there is any doubt......No big deal. | ||
| Eicas |
I concur with "ohio", ride the bike before making any changes. I have found that a lot of the items that "bug" you initially just seem to disappear after a while as you add on the miles and adapt to the bike. I had the same "issue" with my "Ss", but a year later it is not bothersome any more, ... I just kind of shift to the left or right so that I can plant one foot firmly on the ground when stopped. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
"I am a little short fat guy and I am on my tip toes on mine." Exactly why I am on the CityX and not the ULY. Adapt, Improvise, Overcome; go ride | ||
| Jaimec |
I hear that all the time. I'm on the balls of my feet (not flatfoot) on BOTH of my bikes, the sub-500 lbs XB12Ss, and the nearly half ton K1200LT. I figure my feet are on the ground 1% of the time, and on the pegs 99% of the time. It makes no sense to only be comfortable 1% of the time. I'd rather have the taller saddle so my legs can stretch a bit while I'm riding. Instead of putting both feet on the ground, leave your right foot on the brake (that will keep it from rolling far better than the soles of your boots, by the way) and get your left foot SOLIDLY on the ground. You'll find you'll be a lot more stable when leaving an uphill traffic light or "Stop" sign with this technique, too. |
