Lowering seat height.
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 2:48 pm
Hi guys
I haven't posted for a while. Deciding to get the rex out but now find at 72 getting my leg over (the bike) is a bit of an issue. Will be fitting 190mm dog bones which should lower the seat by 25mm and the rear to 40-50mm. I have to raise the forks in the yolks to compensate. I'm running a 120/90 on the front so have already raised the forks to accommodate the taller tyre. Can any body suggest a suitable fork lift distance to maintain near standard handling.
Thanks Mick
I haven't posted for a while. Deciding to get the rex out but now find at 72 getting my leg over (the bike) is a bit of an issue. Will be fitting 190mm dog bones which should lower the seat by 25mm and the rear to 40-50mm. I have to raise the forks in the yolks to compensate. I'm running a 120/90 on the front so have already raised the forks to accommodate the taller tyre. Can any body suggest a suitable fork lift distance to maintain near standard handling.
Thanks Mick