Newbuie Gurl Wgtn (neats)

[neats]

Hi, new from Wellywood. Just getting in to posting and all that. So far so good. Heaps of helpful members.

I ride a GN 250. Nothing flash but I'm not complaining. It goes well for what I've done on it (very little might i add).

I'm wanting to know if anyone out there can give me some advice on lowering a FXR 150. I'm told the seat height is 76 cm. I want to bring it down to 70 cm perhaps 69 cm.. Some suggestions are to get the seat remoulded, lower the forks and low profile tyres. Can someone put it all together for me and give me some numbers. Not quiet sure on how to explain this to the mechanic/ engineer etc.

Thanks.

P.S.

Are there ne other girls in Wgtn who are going through the licence thing that want to go for a ride? Will need patience with me, not bad on a farmbike but not that hot on the road.

[poorbastard]

Welcome neats. First thing that came to my mind is lowering the suspension as you said. Dont know any figures for you though

Enjoy the site.

[neats]

Thanks.

I think i can get 2 cm out of the suspension, about one with low profiles tyres. The seat, i don't know, maybe 0.5 cm. I need atleast 6 cm so I'm looking for some better odds before i spend money on it.

As i said earlier, most shops won't touch it. That might change if i can give them a few ideas.

[BarBender]

Welcome Neats.
Sorry dont know too much about your query. Although there are plenty of guys and girlz on the site that could help you.

Safe riding.

[sels1]

Hi Neats, welcome aboard. Why dont you come along on the newbie ride and meet other riders going thru the licence process. Check the thread under "Meetings and Events"
or click here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=27270

[Fishy]

Welcome to the site!. :niceone:

[John]

drop the front forks and get a modified dog bone made up for the rear or possibly sort out a smaller spring - IF you do it this way it ill defininately require harder suspension so you ill sacrafice ride comfort in favour of ride height, dont konw if fxr's have adjustable front forks? if they dont you will need a new set of springs and new 15w+ oil in it or similar - rear shock needs to be treated similar if you get a new dog bone made up (thats an art but just an idea, could score it off something else.)

But then again 6cm is abit of a drop IMO should be sweet though.

[Sparky Bills]

As i said earlier, most shops won't touch it. That might change if i can give them a few ideas.


Your kidding?
Have they said why?

[Ixion]

6cm change is steering geometry is definately going to have some major effects on handling.

I'd suggest that you forget low profile tyres, that sounds like a suggestion from someone used to cars, and bike tyres are different. Very much doubt it would be possible anyway.

One simple aid you may have overlooked (works well for chicks) is boots with thick platform soles. You can easily get 2 or 3 cm that way. And much cheaper than major structural changes to the bike.

Welcome

[MoFunthanmost]

hey welcome to the site!

You should PM Jimdaworm, as he had a lowered fxr150, and might be able to help you out - he's in Welli too, for a bit.

[Wasp]

Honestly i would come out on a ride with us and ask nicely if you can sit on phoenixgtr's fxr150 and str8jacket's rg150.

Welcome to kb by the way, looking forward to seeing you around!

[skelstar]

Welcome to the site neats. Catch ya on one of the rides.

[Free to Ride]

nice to see another GN250 rider out there!! Ill have to come down to welly for a ride one day:soon:

[Paul in NZ]

I reckon the GN250 would have to be one of THE greatest bikes ever made. How many people got their starts on these things! How many do you see every day! Amazing!

[Str8 Jacket]

and str8jacket's rg150.


Mate! If you were any where near me right now I'd kick your bloody arse! My poor bike is not a suzuki, its a Kawasaki KR150 :stoogie:

[Bend-it]

Welcome to KB! How about coming on tonight's ride?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=25809

Meet at 6pm, Avalon Park. Even if you don't want to come for the ride, you could come meet people and sit on bikes... and let the temptation seep in slowly... heh heh heh...

[Bend-it]

Mate! If you were any where near me right now I'd kick your bloody arse! My poor bike is not a suzuki, its a Kawasaki KR150 :stoogie:

Yeah, if it was a suzuki, it'd still be running! ;)

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah, if it was a suzuki, it'd still be running! ;)

It runs fine, I just dont want to pay for oil till after easter... :moon:

[phoenixgtr]

Honestly i would come out on a ride with us and ask nicely if you can sit on phoenixgtr's fxr150 and str8jacket's rg150.

Welcome to kb by the way, looking forward to seeing you around!

What he said. Come for a ride and have a sit. It's really not that high!

[Matt Bleck]

kia ora neats.

[madboy]

Maybe the seat height thing won't be such an issue after you get used to the bike on the road? It's a thought. When I got my 636 the seat was higher than what I was used to from the FZR, and the riding position was way more upright. But my initial concerns disappeared as I got used to the bike.

You're not a redhead who parked a blueish GN on Grey St today?

[kiwifruit]

welcome neats

[Kendog]

Welcome neats, another chic to hang with, kewl! The GN is a great bike, sometimes miss mine (like when I wanna pick the hornet up and move it, lol). I lowered the hell out of the hornet due to having stubby legs, got a custom seat from Mcdonald trimmers in Tauranga, awesome seats, and then got an Ohlins shock put in it, but it isn't cheap to do this, infact, I think it would be running close to half of what a fxr is worth. Hope to see ya out on the roads or maybe on the newbe ride in a week or two.
Mrs KD.

[Sniper]

Welcome matey.

[Coyote]

You should PM Jimdaworm, as he had a lowered fxr150, and might be able to help you out - he's in Welli too, for a bit.
I think you're thinking about his RG, which is now mine. I'm pretty sure Beemer was the one who did the mods to it originally (she was the very first owner). You should PM her about it.

[COP_B8]

I'm wanting to know if anyone out there can give me some advice on lowering a FXR 150. .

Take it to Paraparaumu, it'll come back scraping along the ground with chopped springs :rolleyes:

Be careful though it will also probably be painted a pastel colour and have a rotary in it :rofl:

Another suggestion: Instead of lowering the bike, why not wear high heels instead???

Welcome to the madhouse anyway.

[Sparky Bills]

Take it to Paraparaumu, it'll come back scraping along the ground with chopped springs :rolleyes:

Be careful though it will also probably be painted a pastel colour and have a rotary in it :rofl:




HEY!! Thats my home your talking about!.....



........its true though:whistle:

[Rosie]

why not wear high heels instead???

I've seen these scary stiletto heeled biker boots in a couple of shops. One imagines they are designed for pillions, but someone somewhere must ride in them...
And the chicks on 'fast dates' and similar calendars generally wear big heels, so it must be possible (and they are riding much larger and more powerful bikes than the FXR)

Unrelated (and serious) note: See if you can get on standby for the Taupo trackday. It would be cool to have lots of other noobies to hang out with.

[simo j]

hi, nothing much wrong with gn 250, ihave spent 12 mths on one not too long ago, very underated bike. mind you if you saw my farm bike a gn is quite flash. safe riding from ancient biker, CHEERS SIMO J.

[Wasp]

You're not a redhead who parked a blueish GN on Grey St today?

Whoa, did i mention that i'm single and looking for a Mrs Wasp? :love: ;)


Mate! If you were any where near me right now I'd kick your bloody arse! My poor bike is not a suzuki, its a Kawasaki KR150

I WOULD BE SOMEWHERE NEAR YOU if only you wern't stingy and came on my ride tonight! And besides it was an honest mistake as everyone has suzis these days....

[White trash]

drop the front forks and get a modified dog bone made up for the rear or possibly sort out a smaller spring - IF you do it this way it ill defininately require harder suspension so you ill sacrafice ride comfort in favour of ride height, dont konw if fxr's have adjustable front forks? if they dont you will need a new set of springs and new 15w+ oil in it or similar - rear shock needs to be treated similar if you get a new dog bone made up (thats an art but just an idea, could score it off something else.)

But then again 6cm is abit of a drop IMO should be sweet though.

Know a bit about FXR150s o ya mate? Best you have a look at a rear suspension diagram for one then tell me what the hell a "dog bone" is.

Think before you type mate, that's my philosophy.

[John]

Know a bit about FXR150s o ya mate? Best you have a look at a rear suspension diagram for one then tell me what the hell a "dog bone" is.

Think before you type mate, that's my philosophy.
ok then sorry - I hate to write a decent constructive post make one fucken mistake and get nailed, its the reason all the people that actually know their shit dont post.

Thanks for the constructive input.

[N4CR]

Think before you type mate, that's my philosophy.

Then you might want to think before you go slagging people off who are just trying to help eh? OR POINT IT OUT IN A NICER WAY.

[Insanity_rules]

Welcome Neats, you should come out on the TCWNR its a good ride with a good crew.

and Wasp dude, you gonna get your ass kicked by Str8 fella! Dude I mentioned the words fun and scooter (OK 125 scooter in Rarotonga...Long story) in the same breath and she came at me with a headbut! But getting a Suzi and a Kwaka mixed up..... Dude and you being a new found Suzi head n all!

[cowpoos]

Then you might want to think before you go slagging people off who are just trying to help eh? OR POINT IT OUT IN A NICER WAY.
dude...I doubt he would be helping anyone by giving incorrect info...

[Macktheknife]

Cant help wioth your question but welcome to the madness anyway

[John]

dude...I doubt he would be helping anyone by giving incorrect info...
hows your honda faggot, want some cock? yea got a mouth full and a half here for you bitch.

[Sparky Bills]

Take it easy guys.
This is not the thread to be slagging each other in!

[cowpoos]

hows your honda faggot, want some cock? yea got a mouth full and a half here for you bitch.
I don't hav a honda..

[cowpoos]

Take it easy guys.
This is not the thread to be slagging each other in!
gpu2 jacket only???

[John]

I don't hav a honda..
Good boy, offer still stands but.

[Fatjim]

Welcome Neats. I'm suprised nobody's mentioned it yet but there are certain rules regarding what a new member must insert into their public profile for at least the first month of active posting. Below is the list.

Age.
Avialability.
Sexual Preference.
Photo in swim gear. (cowpoos excluded thank goodness).

Now we'll let you off but please see to it that you profile is updated quicksmart.

[Dafe]

Welcome Neats. I'm suprised nobody's mentioned it yet but there are certain rules regarding what a new member must insert into their public profile for at least the first month of active posting. Below is the list.

Age.
Avialability.
Sexual Preference.
Photo in swim gear. (cowpoos excluded thank goodness).

Now we'll let you off but please see to it that you profile is updated quicksmart.

Also, Be warned that many riders will post on here after drinking far too much.
Also, many rude looking comments can be noted but they're just the results of too many world class Honda riders.

[cowpoos]

Welcome Neats. I'm suprised nobody's mentioned it yet but there are certain rules regarding what a new member must insert into their public profile for at least the first month of active posting. Below is the list.

Age.
Avialability.
Sexual Preference.
Photo in swim gear. (cowpoos excluded thank goodness).

Now we'll let you off but please see to it that you profile is updated quicksmart.
your a seedie despatate old man arn't ya...go hav a wank over judy baily or sum fin...pifft

[Madness]

your a seedie despatate old man arn't ya...go hav a wank over judy baily or sum fin...pifft

Judy isn't on the telly any more. She got too old and saggy so they sacked her.

[John]

Judy isn't on the telly any more. She got too old and saggy so they sacked her.
I still have the videos, and oh god they are good...

[OMG]

Sorry for interupting, but welcome aboard Neats :spudwave: - ok, all you pervs can get back your fanasties about middle aged women now :yeah:

[Fatjim]

your a seedie despatate old man arn't ya...go hav a wank over judy baily or sum fin...pifft
Thats ripe comin from you.

BTW, who's your fav at the mo? Doris or Betty. Must be cool having a girlfreind with 4 teats!