Advise needed 125

The Big Red One · 02-Oct-2005, 21:55

Ok Here we go then. The wife fancys a bike but has a bit of trouble finding one that she can get on too. Well we found a New Honda CB125R which she could fit but is about 6 ins to tall. Does any one know if the rear spring could be made a little smallier. So this could drop the ride height. Is there a company that could make us a rear spring. We could get the seat pad filed down a little ( could get about 1 to 1 1/2 ins out of that) Yes we know it a Honda and only a 125 but i think she needs to start somewhere. Any help or advise must welcome.

Twinfan · 02-Oct-2005, 22:13

Seversal companies lower bikes - there was one in MCN I think a few weeks back. The eother thin the seat out, lower/change the rear shock or both. Try a Google search...

GsxrAge · 03-Oct-2005, 01:15

We have just changed the wifes bike from a 600 monster to a 04 Sv650s.
It was too high for her so I got a set of lowering links for it and it lowered the seat hight by 1 inch, I aslo lowered the front by dropping the forks down by 10mm.

she gets on fine with it but I might by a thinner seat, I will buy one because I don't want to mess up the original one.

BIG-G · 03-Oct-2005, 10:34

Watch when you lower the shock / spring as the original side stand wont work. Bmw sell lowered F650's etc that come with new stands
G

clockwork orange · 03-Oct-2005, 12:38

The Honda CBF600 comes with adjustable seat height I think.

The Big Red One · 03-Oct-2005, 17:14

hello again, she is only 4 foot 10 so this is the problem. any sugestions on other bikes? but not too big!but no choppers.....

clockwork orange · 03-Oct-2005, 20:41

Probably more bike than you're considering, but the Cagiva Raptor 1000 seat height is 725mm, compared to the Monster at 770.

andyb · 03-Oct-2005, 21:25

vfr 400...................?

[Edited on 3-10-2005 by andyb]

swannymere · 03-Oct-2005, 23:32

Yeah,RVF400 newer version of VFR400,excellent bike.Manageable enough to learn on but will leave a experienced rider with a big smile

The Big Red One · 04-Oct-2005, 00:09

CBR125r seat 778 mm standard, Sent a e.mail to Hargon shocks to see what they can do.

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02-Oct-2005, 22:13	#2
Twinfan Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,773 Join Date: May 2004 Mood: Proud to own a Ducati :0) Seversal companies lower bikes - there was one in MCN I think a few weeks back. The eother thin the seat out, lower/change the rear shock or both. Try a Google search... Reply

03-Oct-2005, 10:34	#4
BIG-G Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 240 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nth wales Mood: I started life with nothing and still have most of it left Watch when you lower the shock / spring as the original side stand wont work. Bmw sell lowered F650's etc that come with new stands G Reply

03-Oct-2005, 12:38	#5
clockwork orange Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 823 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Mood: On top of the world The Honda CBF600 comes with adjustable seat height I think. Reply

03-Oct-2005, 17:14	#6
The Big Red One Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 325 Join Date: Jan 2005 Mood: Sparks will fly. If it keeps on hello again, she is only 4 foot 10 so this is the problem. any sugestions on other bikes? but not too big!but no choppers..... Reply

03-Oct-2005, 20:41	#7
clockwork orange Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 823 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Mood: On top of the world Probably more bike than you're considering, but the Cagiva Raptor 1000 seat height is 725mm, compared to the Monster at 770. Reply

03-Oct-2005, 21:25	#8
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! vfr 400...................? [Edited on 3-10-2005 by andyb] Reply

03-Oct-2005, 23:32	#9
swannymere Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,863 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winchester-ish Mood: High as a kite! Yeah,RVF400 newer version of VFR400,excellent bike.Manageable enough to learn on but will leave a experienced rider with a big smile Reply

04-Oct-2005, 00:09	#10
The Big Red One Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 325 Join Date: Jan 2005 Mood: Sparks will fly. If it keeps on CBR125r seat 778 mm standard, Sent a e.mail to Hargon shocks to see what they can do. Reply