Kawasaki Concours Forum

The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Surf Concours on March 23, 2018, 01:43:55 PM

Title: Height Challenged
Post by: Surf Concours on March 23, 2018, 01:43:55 PM: I’m 5’8” with 31 inseam, sexy right…Can the Concours be Lowered with Lowered Rider Foot Pegs, with still enough clearance to ride safely? Obviously really want the bike. Thanks for any insights.
Title: Re: Height Challenged
Post by: connie_rider on March 23, 2018, 02:36:06 PM: What bike have you been riding? The Connie height is a concern for some when they first get one, but becomes ok after they adapt.
I'm about the same height as you..
The Connie was ok for me when riding alone, but too tall when I have the wife with me.
I lowered the rear using Lowering Links {Available thru T-Rex}, and sliding the fork legs up an inch in the front.
Solved my problem.

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Height Challenged
Post by: maxtog on March 23, 2018, 03:16:10 PM: Quote from: Surf Concours on March 23, 2018, 01:43:55 PM
I’m 5’8” with 31 inseam, sexy right…

I am 5'7" (standing height doesn't matter on a bike) but with a 27" inseam, so you have no right to complain. Since you have 4" longer legs, you can probably ride/handle the C14 with no modifications at all. I could not, not without lower seat, lower bike, and taller boots.

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Can the Concours be Lowered

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with Lowered Rider Foot Pegs, with still enough clearance to ride safely? Obviously really want the bike. Thanks for any insights.

??? Lowering the foot pegs doesn't lower the bike. In any case, all your questions can be answered by/directed to this thread: http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=260.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=260.0)
Title: Re: Height Challenged
Post by: Conniesaki on March 23, 2018, 03:30:13 PM: Quote from: maxtog on October 26, 2011, 09:08:29 PM
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And my inseam is < 27".... try THAT!

Quote from: maxtog on March 23, 2018, 03:16:10 PM
I am 5'7" (standing height doesn't matter on a bike) but with with a 29" inseam ...

You should be able to return bike back to stock height soon ... You're growing! :chugbeer:
Title: Re: Height Challenged
Post by: maxtog on March 23, 2018, 03:39:22 PM: Quote from: Conniesaki on March 23, 2018, 03:30:13 PM
You should be able to return bike back to stock height soon ... You're growing! :chugbeer:

LOL! Don't I wish!!!!! Sorry, that was a typo, it is closer to 27". I will correct the above.
Title: Re: Height Challenged
Post by: lather on March 23, 2018, 04:40:45 PM: I think the OP's question about lowered pegs on a lowered bike referred to whether the pegs would drag. The answer is yes, my lowered pegs drag and my bike is NOT lowered. However it is mostly the long feelers that drag and you can take them off. Or grind them off :). Dragging the pegs is not dangerous as long as you are expecting it and it does not startle the crap out of you. The pegs are hinged so the fold up before levering your tire off the pavement.
Title: Re: Height Challenged
Post by: mikeyw64 on March 24, 2018, 02:56:18 AM: I've got a 32" inside leg and find it no problem
Title: Re: Height Challenged
Post by: tthompsr on March 26, 2018, 07:51:10 PM: 30 inch inseam here, I got a Sargent lowered seat that makes it comfortable for me.