Laid it down !!!

[wantone]

I knew this was coming sooner or later. I was on an incline/slope and cud not reach my foot and had to lay it down gently. For a minute I thought it is going to damage the bike. But those bag shield really do their job. I'm short and this incident has me thinking whether I shud lower the bike.

If I lower it by 1" and get mustang seat which is another 1" lower I think I'll be in good shape. Or just try mustang first. With mustang I'm pretty sure I'll use airhawk (personally I like ultimate seat but I think I'll settle for mustang for it's lowering ability).

My questions are

1. If I lower the bike by 1", will it affect it's handling by any means ?
2. Shud I use lowering kit or get Progressive monotubes lowers ? I heard those monotubes make a stiffer ride. I want to go with regular monotubes for a plush ride.

My other mod will be Kuryakyn risers.

[Ericb445]

I'm glad things worked out OK for you.
It could have been worse.
You should try the mustang seat before messing with the suspension.
That's what I would do if it where me.

[wantone]

I'm glad things worked out OK for you.
It could have been worse.
You should try the mustang seat before messing with the suspension.
That's what I would do if it where me.

I'm definitely upgrading the fork suspension. I was looking at progressive monotubes but after reading several reviews I understand that it raises the bike. So that is out of picture. Next option I have is 1" lower monotubes, but I read that it stiffens the suspension. And I'm looking for plush ride.

So shud I just get progressive heavy duty fork spring ($89) or fork spring kit by traxxion ($129) ?

Also is it necessary to install All Balls Steering Bearings Kit for Goldwing ?

Will add superbrace too.

So I'm thinking of getting Mustang seat + either progressive spring or traxxion spring kit.

What do u guys think

[Texas TC]

Just try the Mustang seat first. It will probably save you some time and money and I think you will be pleased with the results.

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[XKnight]

I've known a few folks that have bought bikes that are simply too big and heavy for their size or abilities. They usually end up selling the big bikes and getting something smaller and end up much happier. Hope you get it all sorted out.

[Scotrod]

Everything begins with seating position. If you are happy with OEM,,,, You would be one of few.

[wantone]

I've known a few folks that have bought bikes that are simply too big and heavy for their size or abilities. They usually end up selling the big bikes and getting something smaller and end up much happier. Hope you get it all sorted out.

U r right. I just sold Victory cross country. On that bike I was able to flat foot but It felt like big bike for me. I switched the handlebars on that from 2" first and then 3" pullbacks. Still felt like I was reaching for the handlebars. Even my riding buddies told me that it looks like I was working hard riding that bike. But I was really comfortable once at stop light cuz of how much lower the seat is on cross country.

Sitting on F6b my friends say that it looks natural and better than Victory. But now this time the seat height is 2" taller. So I'm going to try Progressive 1" lower and mustang seat with airhawk.

Once moving I do not feel that bike is any big for me. It is only when I'm stopped it feels like I'm on the mountain. Need to flat foot for better control and I'll be fine I think. I definitely feel this bike is for keeps with some modifications of course.

[opas ride]

Do not quite see your rationale in going from a Victory, which is almost 100lbs. lighter than the F6B, to a bike you seem not to be able to handle very well...I think the above post is somewhat right and maybe you should consider a smaller bike that you can handle without having to add a lot of aftermarket stuff, costing several hundreds of dollars, to satisfy your needs...Regards and I hope you fine a solution that works for you....

[wantone]

Do not quite see your rationale in going from a Victory, which is almost 100lbs. lighter than the F6B, to a bike you seem not to be able to handle very well...I think the above post is somewhat right and maybe you should consider a smaller bike that you can handle without having to add a lot of aftermarket stuff, costing several hundreds of dollars, to satisfy your needs...Regards and I hope you fine a solution that works for you....

There is a major difference betwn Vic Cross country and F6b. It was not the weight but it was the reach that was a problem for me on victory. At first I switched the handlebars to 2" pullback and then to 3" pullback. And yet It was not comfortable for me. According to my calculation I wud have needed somewhere about 4 to 4.5" pullbacks to get it right. But by then I had lost all the fun with that bike. Problem was I bought victory without a test ride.

I think with 1" lower progressive monotubes and mustang seat I'll be in good shape with F6b.

[opas ride]

You must have really short arms and a very short inseam??..I am 5'9" with a 29"inseam and do not remember having an issue with the bars on the 3 Victory bikes I had...Kingpin, XC, and Vision Tour. Seat height was fine except for the Vision and I installed the 8-ball seat which was 1" lower..I still help out at the Indian and Victory demo rides with the local club here and have ridden every model and style of bike that Polaris makes with no bar distance issues...I know some have installed risers on the F6B, but I have not and do not intend to...I do have the 1"lower Mustang seat which works great for me....Good luck on your choices and I hope they work for you....Riding a bike that your not comfortable with is not the way to enjoy riding!!!