Triumph Low Seat

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  1. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    #1 R_1000, Dec 17, 2016
    Hi Everyone

    I have been given a decent price on a brand new Triumph Low Seat for my 2011 Speed triple. I'm 5'6 with 29" inseam. Currently I'm running on std seat n I am on tip toes. When I slide a little, I can flat foot one side.

    Do we have anyone using Triumph Low Seat and if yes.....Do they make a difference?

    Thanking you all kindly :)
     
  2. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    #2 darkman, Dec 17, 2016
    Lawson has one on his 13 plate and he can touch the ground now :)
     
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  3. snarly

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    #3 snarly, Dec 17, 2016
    try a lowering link then drop the forks and maintain the comfort! i've done that to my 13 speed and its fine:)
     
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  4. R_1000

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    #4 R_1000, Dec 17, 2016
    Will lowering cause any issues with cornering clearance. I do drag pegs every now n then :eek:

    I'm not experiencing any problems tippie toeing in traffic n moving the bike about parking lots. It certainly would be nice to get more purchase on the ground
     
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    #5 711jrp, Dec 17, 2016
    I had one on my first, it made a bit of a difference but not much and it isn't as comfortable for all day runs. I kept it when I sold that one and got my current speedy but don't use it.
     
  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #6 thebiglad, Dec 18, 2016
    On my Tiger I dropped the forks through the triple trees about 10mm and it made all the difference, in terms of planting my feet and feeling secure. No negative effects on ground clearance or steering.
     
  7. darkman

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    #7 darkman, Dec 18, 2016
    I have fitted a rear lowering kit to a friends bike and dropped the legs through the yokes, does not affect the handling in any way for road use :)
     
  8. snarly

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    #8 snarly, Dec 18, 2016
    lowering link is fine-had mine for 3+years and not had any dramas. bike sits a bit more vertical on side stand but not had a drama with that either. If you are short in leg you need one of these!
     
  9. R_1000

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    #9 R_1000, Dec 18, 2016
    Thanking you all kindly for the input. I shall start looking into it :)
     
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