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grumpy1luvs2eat · 06-13-2008, 08:22 AM

I would interested in lowering my '06 FZ6. I am inseam challenged (SHORT!) and could use 2 inches less seat height. Any suggestions would appreciated. I would just like to what options there to achieve this. THANKS

madmanmaigret · 06-13-2008, 08:27 AM

wild hair accessories has a metisse lowering kit that will drop it an inch and you could shave the seat down some to get another inch out of it....

**CHEMIKER** · 06-13-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by grumpy1luvs2eat

I would interested in lowering my '06 FZ6. I am inseam challenged (SHORT!) and could use 2 inches less seat height. Any suggestions would appreciated. I would just like to what options there to achieve this. THANKS

Wild Hair Accessories sells a lowering kit. Here is their site:

Wild Hair Accessories for FZ6

They emailed me the following information on it:

"The kit mounts between shock and shock mount, it makes the rear shock longer, pushes the swingarm on one side down and the other side (rear tire) will be closer to the seat.
That is the easiest way to explain it.

Suspension will work without any problems, same as before."

shaggystyle · 06-13-2008, 08:49 AM

I've also heard that the Yamaha comfort seat helps out shorter riders. Don't know that it's actually lower, but I think the shape of it makes it easier to flat foot the bike for people with shorter legs. This is all just hearsay of course, I've been trying to go the other way with my bike.

Gangkopff · 08-21-2008, 10:24 AM

I've got a 2008 FZ6 set up for my wife. She is 5'3" and stands flat footed on it. Visit Hyper Pro USA - World Class Suspension Technology they have lowering springs for the forks and rear shock. I installed the rear spring p/n: SP-YA06-SSB023 it lowers the bike 30mm (1 1/4") and only cost $119.95. It also improved the ride of the bike.

06-13-2008, 08:22 AM	#1
grumpy1luvs2eat Member Bike: 2006 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulfport, MS 39503 Posts: 343 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 54 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lowering my FZ6 I would interested in lowering my '06 FZ6. I am inseam challenged (SHORT!) and could use 2 inches less seat height. Any suggestions would appreciated. I would just like to what options there to achieve this. THANKS

06-13-2008, 08:27 AM	#2
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 2,523 Thanks: 828 Thanked 434 Times in 354 Posts Rep Power: 998 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Lowering my FZ6 wild hair accessories has a metisse lowering kit that will drop it an inch and you could shave the seat down some to get another inch out of it.... __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware.<wrecked motivation on the way. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. headlight removal Naked conversion in progress To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

06-13-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
shaggystyle Hummingbird slayer. Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Custom Naked) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 669 Thanks: 131 Thanked 156 Times in 91 Posts Rep Power: 30 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Lowering my FZ6 I've also heard that the Yamaha comfort seat helps out shorter riders. Don't know that it's actually lower, but I think the shape of it makes it easier to flat foot the bike for people with shorter legs. This is all just hearsay of course, I've been trying to go the other way with my bike.

08-21-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
Gangkopff Junior Member Bike: 2008 FZ6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Lowering my FZ6 I've got a 2008 FZ6 set up for my wife. She is 5'3" and stands flat footed on it. Visit Hyper Pro USA - World Class Suspension Technology they have lowering springs for the forks and rear shock. I installed the rear spring p/n: SP-YA06-SSB023 it lowers the bike 30mm (1 1/4") and only cost $119.95. It also improved the ride of the bike.

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