emirk Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hello. I couldn't find a low seat for the 2021 model and later. If I install a lowering kit, will it have a negative effect on my driving? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokamoto Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Others will dissuade you from lowering your bike and that’s fine, as for me I’ve lowered both my FZ1s, my FJR13, and now my Tracer 9. Do both the front & rear, get the adjustable kickstand and be more confident on your bike. In my experience your cornering & bottom clearance (carefully slow over speed bumps) is reduced; FZ1s were fine, FJR scraped some parts and now the center stand foot on my Tracer. Trimming the rubber stopper fixed that. Or slow down🤣! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emirk Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 i verbal like mt09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emirk Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 İs There any other way 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokamoto Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Thick-soled boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 9, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 9, 2023 On 3/7/2023 at 12:06 PM, emirk said: İs There any other way 😕 You can ride it like a dirtbike (where its impossible to put both feet on the ground due to the tall seat height) and slide your butt off to one side when you stop. One foot on the peg and the other on the ground, switch sides depending on which direction you are turning. After riding off-road for almost 50 years, its just habit that I never put both feet on the ground at the same time when stopped even though its completely possible with a 34" inseam. 2 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Don't lower it, was designed and intended to be the height it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBikers Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Watch Doodle on a Motorcycle for short rider tips. She rides a Triumph GT which is about the same height as a Tracer. Lowering opens up a rabbit hole of mods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wolf Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 15 hours ago, Smokamoto said: Thick-soled boots? Cheapest way to do that is "logger boots" (like Chippewa with 2" heels). I experimented with that by getting near mint condition ones in my size from Ebay, they were a bit loose so put some height increasing inserts in (cheap on Amazon). It is like walking on stilts compared to barefoot. 1 1980 Yamaha 850 Triple (sold). Too many bikes to list, FJ-09 is next on my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxtre Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 On the Tracer9 GT, does the interactive suspension accept the lowering links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcorwin8 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 On 3/7/2023 at 10:05 AM, Smokamoto said: Others will dissuade you from lowering your bike and that’s fine, as for me I’ve lowered both my FZ1s, my FJR13, and now my Tracer 9. Do both the front & rear, get the adjustable kickstand and be more confident on your bike. In my experience your cornering & bottom clearance (carefully slow over speed bumps) is reduced; FZ1s were fine, FJR scraped some parts and now the center stand foot on my Tracer. Trimming the rubber stopper fixed that. Or slow down🤣! were you able to keep your center stand on the tracer 9 after lowering? What brand did you use? I need 2-3", 28" inseam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Imagine that 2 to 3 inches is gonna pose a problem, get a lower seat or thicker soled boots perhaps......how are you getting along now if you claim to need that much of a drop? Most folks cannot flat foot the majority of motorcycles beyond a cruiser, I have a 32 inch inseam and cannot flatfoot my Tracer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokamoto Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 7 hours ago, bcorwin8 said: were you able to keep your center stand on the tracer 9 after lowering? What brand did you use? I need 2-3", 28" inseam Sorry just saw your question…yes stock centerstand retained, however it takes two for help getting it deployed (or roll the rear wheel over a 2x4). Get an adjustable kickstand, shorter C-stands are out there also ($$$). Brand is Soupy’s, it fit fairly well after using wobbler extension drives on sockets to avoid stripping more parts for access. I don’t like the low muffler ground clearance for speed bumps, curbs, it even drags going up my Handy Lift. However with my 30” inseam and Ménière’s disease this is what I need to keep the bike (which I do like). I didn’t want to cut down the seat with what little padding was available-may work for you. Perhaps higher-healed boots? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcorwin8 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 On 5/31/2024 at 9:32 AM, Ride365 said: Imagine that 2 to 3 inches is gonna pose a problem, get a lower seat or thicker soled boots perhaps......how are you getting along now if you claim to need that much of a drop? Most folks cannot flat foot the majority of motorcycles beyond a cruiser, I have a 32 inch inseam and cannot flatfoot my Tracer. On my FJR1300 I had soupy lowering kit and had an inch added to my boots. After install of soupy lowering kit by shop I cannot reach the dog bone to get it a bit lowr. what's the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcorwin8 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 On 5/31/2024 at 5:09 PM, Smokamoto said: Sorry just saw your question…yes stock centerstand retained, however it takes two for help getting it deployed (or roll the rear wheel over a 2x4). Get an adjustable kickstand, shorter C-stands are out there also ($$$). Brand is Soupy’s, it fit fairly well after using wobbler extension drives on sockets to avoid stripping more parts for access. I don’t like the low muffler ground clearance for speed bumps, curbs, it even drags going up my Handy Lift. However with my 30” inseam and Ménière’s disease this is what I need to keep the bike (which I do like). I didn’t want to cut down the seat with what little padding was available-may work for you. Perhaps higher-healed boots? Good luck! I got a t-rex side stand . it has the requisite range. Got it on Amazon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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