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Salem, OR | So I just purchased a 2013 Vision, love the bike. Took it for a couple test rides at the dealership and really had no issue. However I now know I should've taken it for a bit of stop and go in town traffic. Lesson learned, I'm 5'6" to 5'7" depending on the day, and am not able to flat foot this bike. Learned the importance of this while in stop and go traffic on a hill. Felt like I had quite the workout by the time I got home. I'm looking for advice\options to solve this problem i.e lowering kits from witch doctors, boots???? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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Puddle Jumper
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| I put the 1.0" lowering link in my 2008 VV. I also found an eight ball seat which is about 1.0" lower than a stock seat. I'm 5'3" and with both mods I can easily get flat footed. BTW The suppliers may say you don't need the bag liners with the 1.0" lowering link BUT my son and I have both broke the inside bags on our visions. |
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Visionary
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| Yes I lowered mine 1 1/2 by shorting the link rod. Yes I cracked the inside of my bag cause I didn't have enough air in shock. 40psi works good.
Black silicon fixes crack.
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Salem, OR | Thanks for the info, did you buy chance lower the forks as well? |
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Salem, OR | Also, just so I'm clear. I believe you both are stating that by lowering the rear there is a good chance I will bottom out and crack the side bags. What is the purpose of the liner purchase? |
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | By putting a shorter link rod on, you lower the bike, but still have the same amount of travel, so there is a chance of hitting the inside of the saddlebags if you lower it 1" and bottom out. The Ness saddlebag liners are not as deep, so when you cut out the stock ones and put them in, they will give you the needed clearance. You will lose storage area with the Ness liner replacements.
If you buy a shorter shock with less travel, your clearance will be the same as stock, but your ride will be a little stiffer since you don't have as much travel. This is the method that is used on the Ness Visions giving them a 1" lower bike, along with a 1" lower seat, totaling 2" lower seat to ground distance. You could combine a 1" shorter shock with a 1" lower link rod, and a 1" lower seat, for a total of 3" lower seat to ground without having to modify the bags.
There are companies that will modify the seat with better foam to lower it and keep your seat heater. A Ness seat is not the only option.
Edited by Nozzledog 2015-08-26 10:19 PM
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Visionary
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| yup lowered the front. Veryeasy. First loosen fork pinch bolts and side tubes up. It will only go up about 1/4". If you want more you can add spacers 1/2" more with new handlebar bolts from hardware store
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Puddle Jumper
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| I also needed to lower my '08 vision to get my feet flat on the ground. I was able to perform the work myself reducing cost. Because I didn't know exactly how low I needed to be I went with an adjustable shock link available on E-bay. This way the bike can be lowered to suit an individuals inseam and get it just right. Once the bike is lowered there is a good possibility the swingarm will now come in contact with the saddlebags and crack one or both. As suggested you could air up the rear shock but you will get a stiffer ride and sacrifice comfort ( I only weigh 160 lbs. and didn't want a harsh ride ). I purchased the Ness bag liners and installed them myself. There is no need to remove the saddlebags to accomplish this task. I used a dremel with a cutting tip and it came out perfect. Put liners in saddlebags, trace a line around them, and cut about 1/4 inch inside your trace line. Don't go to deep, just cut the plastic. Attach new liner with screws, rivets, or silicone. Done deal. The swingarm will have much more room to move up, and you really don't lose that much space in saddlebags, it's negligent. I also lowered the front about 3/4 inch by loosening the pinch bolts and letting the fork tubes slide up. My bike now sits about 1 1/2 inches lower at the rear,I put about 10-15 pounds in rear shock: it fits me perfect and rides like a dream. Hope this helps. |
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| You must readjust your belt when lowering bike. Its a must |
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| You must readjust your belt when lowering bike. Its a must |
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| You must readjust your belt when lowering bike. Its a must |
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