03-09-2016, 12:38 AM
Congrats on finally picking up your beautiful bike!
I'm 5'5" also, 29" inseam.
I know what you mean about having to prop up the bike on your toes.
It's just one of those things we 5'5" folks learn to live with.
When I first got mine, the original owner rotated the handlebar back a little, and the rear spring preload was set in the middle (#3 of 5), and the fork preload adjuster was set in the middle range as well (w/ 2 lines of the adjustment post showing above the top surface of the fork cap). After riding the bike for a week, it was clear to me that the forks felt too harsh when going over bumps.
I weigh 145-150 lbs.
IF your CB feels harsh like that of mine, here's something that can be done for free.
I backed out my fork spring preloaders all the way out (4 lines showing) and the rear spring preload ring positioned on the first, or lowest setting to allow the rear spring to lengthen all the way out.
by doing this, not only has my suspension softened up when hitting those irregular bumps on the road, but once I'm seated, the bike did lower just a tad closer to the ground (1/2", maybe? just guessing). I'm still on my toes, but now it's mid-toes, not tip-toes.
Also noticed you have a Sena 20S comm attached to your helmet. Nice!
I've owned mine for over a yr now...still haven't learned all the features
built into that tiny little device.
That little windscreen...it's a Fly windscreen, right? Looks really good on the bike. Doesn't change the classic looks of the bike at all. I just may have to get one.
I'm 5'5" also, 29" inseam.
I know what you mean about having to prop up the bike on your toes.
It's just one of those things we 5'5" folks learn to live with.
When I first got mine, the original owner rotated the handlebar back a little, and the rear spring preload was set in the middle (#3 of 5), and the fork preload adjuster was set in the middle range as well (w/ 2 lines of the adjustment post showing above the top surface of the fork cap). After riding the bike for a week, it was clear to me that the forks felt too harsh when going over bumps.
I weigh 145-150 lbs.
IF your CB feels harsh like that of mine, here's something that can be done for free.
I backed out my fork spring preloaders all the way out (4 lines showing) and the rear spring preload ring positioned on the first, or lowest setting to allow the rear spring to lengthen all the way out.
by doing this, not only has my suspension softened up when hitting those irregular bumps on the road, but once I'm seated, the bike did lower just a tad closer to the ground (1/2", maybe? just guessing). I'm still on my toes, but now it's mid-toes, not tip-toes.
Also noticed you have a Sena 20S comm attached to your helmet. Nice!
I've owned mine for over a yr now...still haven't learned all the features
built into that tiny little device.
That little windscreen...it's a Fly windscreen, right? Looks really good on the bike. Doesn't change the classic looks of the bike at all. I just may have to get one.