Hey guys, pretty much obsessed with this bike and plan on getting it this summer. im about 5'6" and found out this bike might be a bit too tall for me...is there any way to lower it? if not i might have to look into other bikes which would be really depressing
New guy from the northeast
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I'm only 5ft 6inch and I've got one. Tip toe most of the time or just lean slightly and one foot down flat. Think you can fit the 1199 seat with less padding.
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Can't say that I share the same problem as you guys as far as height goes as I am 6'1", but I do think it would be sad if you didn't buy the bike just because of your height. Hopefully these guys have put your mind to rest about the height thing.
Other than that, welcome to our 899 Panigale forum! Where do you hail from @jlister ?
Other than that, welcome to our 899 Panigale forum! Where do you hail from @jlister ?
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I'm shy of -5'6", usually on the balls of my feet. It won't matter when you are rolling
. Just have to watch where you stop. Super comfortable bike!Sent from Motorcycle.com Free App
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5'7" here. I've never owned a bike that I did not have to tip toe or almost bounce from one side to the other. Nothing wrong or out of place in the sport bike world.
Also, search around on here. From my understanding, there is a consensus that the 1199 linkage set up can be installed and would allow about 2 inches of height adjustment. Check this out: http://www.899panigale.org/forum/89...1-1199-899-rear-suspension-swap-confimed.html
Also, search around on here. From my understanding, there is a consensus that the 1199 linkage set up can be installed and would allow about 2 inches of height adjustment. Check this out: http://www.899panigale.org/forum/89...1-1199-899-rear-suspension-swap-confimed.html
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You can shave the seat down about 1". At 5' 6" this helped me quite a bit. The 1199 linkage will work also. My dealer has done one 899 already.
thanks guys i appreciate the replies. i went to a dealership today to sit on one. i was wearing boots and i was on the balls of my feet which isnt a bad thing at all. ill be wearing those alot along with my riding shoes which have a pretty good sole too. i decided im probably not gonna lower it i wanna keep this bike as stock as possible except for putting on some termis and i just dont want to deal with tweaking anything like the suspension and such. i probably should have waited to sit on it though. im completely obsessed with this bike its literally perfect in every way. but ya you guys are right i would most likely just lean on my left and flat foot it. i convinced myself that im gonna get my dream bike this year instead of settling for anything less and this bike is easily it.
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welcome aboard @jilster.
I'm 5'7-5'8 and was wondering about a similar issue, but like others have said you can swap in a couple 1199 pieces to make it easier. The rear shock from the 1199 is plug and play, not only is it adjustable but I do believe its a higher caliber component as well. all for $399 or something like that
I'm 5'7-5'8 and was wondering about a similar issue, but like others have said you can swap in a couple 1199 pieces to make it easier. The rear shock from the 1199 is plug and play, not only is it adjustable but I do believe its a higher caliber component as well. all for $399 or something like that
will this change the handling or anything? i wont need to tweak anything else like the suspension etc?welcome aboard @jilster.
I'm 5'7-5'8 and was wondering about a similar issue, but like others have said you can swap in a couple 1199 pieces to make it easier. The rear shock from the 1199 is plug and play, not only is it adjustable but I do believe its a higher caliber component as well. all for $399 or something like that
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It will change the handling. How much is anyone's guess at this point. The mechanic at my dealership said lowering the rear end will cause the rear to squat more on corner exits. We were talking about the track. My dealer is doing the mod right now so as soon as I can ride I'll try to give some feedback. It might be helpful to check out some 1199 forums and see how adjusting the link effected their handling.
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