ZXR400 Jack-Up Kits, for us tall SOB's!

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Re: ZXR400 Jack-Up Kits, for us tall SOB's!

Post by nc73 »

arkell wrote:
You could always get a bigger bike... :smt001
Can only really afford to insure a 400cc bike at the moment, and the zxr is the largest of all 400 sportsbikes i believe. I love it though-hope to keep it even if I do upgrade in a couple years time! :smt003
I fitted a solid race seat, and used race foam. Its only lifted the height by about an inch, but it is right now...
sounds like a plan!
i was attracted by the insurance too. it's fun enough for me. i mostly commute to work anyways. no joy rides... no plans to replace it unless i double my salary.
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Re: ZXR400 Jack-Up Kits, for us tall SOB's!

Post by will#224 »

Think about some bespoke rear sets, you obviously need the peg to floor ground clearance, how about if they were the same height and moved back a few inch?
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Re: ZXR400 Jack-Up Kits, for us tall SOB's!

Post by arkell »

I've sorted it now, added about 2.5 cm to my seat height by taking the cover off, adding some carpet cut to size under the foam, and then recover it using a staple gun and original cover! The added couple of cm definitely makes a difference!
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Re: ZXR400 Jack-Up Kits, for us tall SOB's!

Post by Marcie »

Ahhhh im not the only one! have a look at everything ive done to my bike to get it perfect for me: (namely the bobbed and raised back end without changing my suspension set up) and lost 7kg+ off the tail! ;)
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Re: ZXR400 Jack-Up Kits, for us tall SOB's!

Post by arkell »

have a look at everything ive done to my bike to get it perfect for me: (namely the bobbed and raised back end without changing my suspension set up) and lost 7kg+ off the tail! ;)
hmmmm..... think I'll just stick with my padded seat!!!
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