Short Rider, Tall Dual Sport Seat Height

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Author: Sachou

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I am 5' 4" (163cm) with a 28" inseam. This motorcycle is a 1996 Suzuki DR350SE with a 36" seat height. Forks have been slid up the triple clamps by about .75", but on paper, I am still far too short for this machine. I have been riding it for about 5 months now in this form, and over 3500 miles, and have never had a problem with the seat height on the road. I am an intermediate rider with 5 years experience, so this is not something a beginner should do. I have decided not to lower the suspension, but instead will just shave the seat by 1". I hope this video helps someone else who is vertically challenged, and think they can't hop on a dual sport because of it. Update: I have since upgraded the seat to a 1" lower Seat Concepts seat. That 1" made all the difference in allowing me to at least tiptoe with both feet. I would consider this an essential mod for short riders, and highly recommend it for all DR350s. I can now ride for 3 hours straight in relative comfort.

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Shift hip a little. You solved my problem! I have been wanting to get one of these but was kind of bummed today when I tried to get on one. I couldn't reach the floor..

*hey sachou saludos desde Colombia te recomiendo *
*cambiar: rin 21" a 14" delantero
rin 18" a 17" trasera
*cambiar la leva del amortiguador
*quitarle una vuelta al amortiguador
*bajar el asiento.
*sacar más las barras hacia arriba (tren delantero)

Sorry mate, but you look absolutely ridiculous on that bike.

must stretch everyday or else on can pull a groin just getting on the bike :D

Your video will help people. I'm 5'2", with a 27" inseam. I ride a Kawasaki Versys with a Speedy Gonzales link, a DR650 in the factory low setting, and a BMW R1100R with the seat on the middle setting.
I have been riding for almost ten years. It takes some determination, resourcefulness, and time, but now it's no big deal to ride most bikes. Guys much taller than me will watch me get on bikes at bike shows and dealerships; some of them are sizing me up, to see if they could deal with the bike. Doesn't bother me.

This gave me so much hope. And Im complaining about a 32.5 seat height and I'm the same height as this gentleman. Bravo!!!

you a bad ass bro..am just learning how to ride, i will be getting a drz400. am 5'3, i will be getting a lower seat, lower the suspension and lowering links..hope that doesnt affect the ride too much

you just gave me hope.I'm 5'5 and planning to buy crf 250l.I have 18.5 km on my naked bike but too nervous for crf because of the height.

Thanks. Im jut 170 cm around 5.6 or 5.6 with inseam around 29-31 this give me hope

I like to see you do that with a 500 pounds plus bike like a BMW dual sport with a 33" seat height. My 12 year old nephew can do wheelies on your toy bike.

Nice. Who said short people can't ride taller bikes. I'm 5'5". Started on a 92 Ninja 250, moved up to a 06 ZX6R, and I just got my CRF250L with 34.7in seat height. Never had to lower the taller bikes. How you are able to swing that leg over though... it's a groin puller for me hahaha

damn, didn't know if it could be done. I'm 5'4" and really want to get a dual sport. I have about 5-6k miles experience, but my gz250 seized on me coming off the highway :'(