Few issues, all in one thread (height, reach issues)

kakarot · May 9, 2013

I love my Stryker, but size wise it is a little big for me... so now I want to try to make it as good as possible for me!

So my first issue was the vance and hines, but I bought Cobra swepts to address that!

Now I have a lowering question.... even though I put on a 240 avon... I do not comfortably touch the ground on my bike... I am usually on the front balls of my feet. If I got a lowering kit, I would assume the 1.5-2" difference would get me flat footed and more comfortable? What is the most affordable/easiest install currently?

The handle bars are not horrible, but I do have to lean forward to reach them... and I am almost straight armed... if they were a few inches closer, I could sit back and cruise... any options currently (ape etc)?

Once I have the swepts on, I think my legs will be much more comfortable... but again, my legs are probably a little stretched out more then they should be... is there a way to bring the brake/shifter back a little?

Thanks in advance

mikey76 · May 9, 2013

I can help on the lowering. Look up soupys lowering links. They are adjustable (to a point).

WOLFStryke · May 9, 2013

Ive got the soupys links too they work great

cambridge · May 9, 2013

Getting a new seat with a back rest support will bring you forward. This will prevent you from stretching for your bars and pegs. There are some on this site that said when they bought thier new seats, they were moved forward. Can't remember what brand they were.

What are you, 4 foot nothing?

The Stryker is one of the lowest seating bikes out there.

mikey76 · May 9, 2013

cambridge said:
Getting a new seat with a back rest support will bring you forward. This will prevent you from stretching for your bars and pegs. There are some on this site that said when they bought thier new seats, they were moved forward. Can't remember what brand they were.

What are you, 4 foot nothing? The Stryker is one of the lowest seating bikes out there.

My understanding is the mustang seat will move you forward. Although i dont have personal experience with this seat

gunny · May 9, 2013

The Mustang Wide Touring seat will indeed move you forward & up, personal experience on another ride which is why I will not have one again. In addition the seat is wider, meaning your legs will go out further before going down which may make your legs even shorter. The Mustang Day Tripper, which looks nice, may work but again, from personal experience, the Stryker stock seat is more comfortable.
Don

gunny · May 9, 2013

Another thought, check with http://www.meancitycycles.com/. They do seat modifications. Call them and see what they may suggest. I’ve dealt with them in the past, seem like good people.
Don

.3604 · May 9, 2013

I have the Mustang Touring Vintage Wide and it indeed push me forward quite a bit, which is a problem because I am 6'3". It didn't however affect my ground reach.

kakarot · May 16, 2013

cambridge said:
Getting a new seat with a back rest support will bring you forward. This will prevent you from stretching for your bars and pegs. There are some on this site that said when they bought thier new seats, they were moved forward. Can't remember what brand they were.

What are you, 4 foot nothing? The Stryker is one of the lowest seating bikes out there.

5"7 but short legs 28" think.... The wide seat steals mu thunder and the 240 didn't help

I have the mustang seat with rider backrest!

kakarot · May 16, 2013

Mikey76 said:
I can help on the lowering. Look up soupys lowering links. They are adjustable (to a point).

How's the install? How much lower does it go with my Avon 240?

The handle bars is my main concern... If I was to relax and sit back.... I'm using my finger tips to hold the bars!!

Thx all

kakarot · May 26, 2013

Still Looking for some feedback or suggestions on a lowering kit that will work with My 240 tire

11Stryker · May 26, 2013

Just get the PCS lowering links. Use the 1" notch if you ride 2-up, or the 2-1/4" notch for Solo riding.

kakarot · May 27, 2013

11Stryker said:
Just get the PCS lowering links. Use the 1" notch if you ride 2-up, or the 2-1/4" notch for Solo riding.

I would say 98% of the time I am solo.... but is it easy to adjust back and forth? For when my kids are bigger?

thx

11Stryker · May 27, 2013

Well not really a 30 second adjustment, but can be done in 5 minutes or so with a bike jack. You have to loosen a bolt/nut combination and jack bike up till you can get notch in link to switch over while using jack to take load off. Somebody on hear had a Buddy lift bike for him while he did this, but not with my back! LOL

kakarot · May 27, 2013

11Stryker said:
Well not really a 30 second adjustment, but can be done in 5 minutes or so with a bike jack. You have to loosen a bolt/nut combination and jack bike up till you can get notch in link to switch over while using jack to take load off. Somebody on hear had a Buddy lift bike for him while he did this, but not with my back! LOL

Good enough for me thx

Few issues, all in one thread (height, reach issues)

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