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Old 12-01-2008, 03:08 PM
Eric K Eric K is offline
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Originally Posted by BULTACOBRIS View Post
Am about to purchase a new 2008 EC300
I am 60kgs and about 159cm (5'3") tall
Could i please have some advice on getting the seat height down and also what rate springs i would need for my weight.
I will chop the seat also - as i mainly ride standing (trials rider and habbit from riding older bikes)

You are much shorter than myself at 6'0".

Here is what I would start with - the inexpensive route...

Set you rear loaded sag at 120 to 130 mm. The rear suspension works well with this much sag, assuming you have a reasonable spring rate.

Raise the forks in the triple clamps up to the point where the front tire just clears the front fender when bottomed.

Cut the seat foam down. Worst case you buy another seat foam.

If that doesn't get you close, then it is on to the suspension mods to lower ride height - like the longer dogbone links.
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