Lowering Project

[Tim16]

Hi, all.

With winter set in and no window to ride until at least March of next year, I’m going to work on lowering my 2019 Tracer. If anyone has a set of 15mm lowering links they would like to sell to a vertically challenged rider, I’m all ears. Thanks!

[Heavy]

On 12/13/2023 at 5:00 PM, Tim16 said:

Hi, all.

With winter set in and no window to ride until at least March of next year, I’m going to work on lowering my 2019 Tracer. If anyone has a set of 15mm lowering links they would like to sell to a vertically challenged rider, I’m all ears. Thanks!

FWIW ... I removed the cover from my seat and carved a bunch of foam out of the rear.  It helped with the forward slope and the height.  Not a huge change in height.  Maybe 3/4", or so.  Basically, left the ridge around the back of the seat to keep the original profile, then scooped out the centre section.  The yellow, sort of, outlines where I removed foam.

[Tim16]

Thanks, @Heavy. With a 28 and 3/4 inseam, I’ll take in all options. I’m pretty confident in managing with one foot down but would like to make backing the bike up, etc. easier.

[Lone Wolf]

5 hours ago, Tim16 said:

With a 28 and 3/4 inseam, I’ll take in all options. I’m pretty confident in managing with one foot down but would like to make backing the bike up, etc. easier.

When I am on a tall motorcycle I wear Chippewa Logger boots with about 2" heel. Got a mint pair on Ebay in my size, they were a bit loose, put in some height increasing insoles from Amazon. Gives you a lot more confidence.

I got the Chippewa Logger Style 73015 (they are all pretty similar). They have tall heels and a tall front sole with a lot of deep texture. They are recessed where the footpeg sits in front of the heel.

the "Lace up" logger boots are a bit of hassle to lace up every time, another option is Milwaukee Mens Trooper Motorcycle Boots. They "Lace Up" but then have a  Side Zipper for easy on-off once you get the laces set where you want them.

[Tim16]

Thanks, @Lone Wolf. I’ve been researching the forum as well. Lots of good suggestions and options. A new set of boots is also on the list as my Falco boots have pretty low profile soles. 

[Lone Wolf]

These Daytona are the ultimate solution. 

https://www.daytona.de/en/Quality/Worth-every-cent/Higher-Stand

A cost effective "test" would be cowboy boots or logger boots. Daytona offers up to 6 cm height increase, which I achieved with logger boots and 1" insert (height increasing insert).

Edited December 16, 2023 by Lone Wolf

[taylormade21]

I know this isn’t relevant to actually lowering the bike…but I bought the lowered seat for my 2017 FJ-09. Reduced height and more narrow towards the tank. With my 28” (or less) inseam it helped my confidence at stops. I still can’t back it up safely while on it, so in your case not sure it’s what you’re looking for. 

[Tim16]

Thanks, gents. I appreciate the great suggestions. Those Daytona boots look impressive.