[dark stryker]

Im Looking at getting my wife on the Stryker as she is quickly get tired of her V-star 650 however she is only 5 foot tall. So I want to know the good, bad and ugly about different ways to lower the bike. I'v looked at Dog bones, Springs and Shocks. I am looking for the most drop without rubbing as well as some front end opptions. Please help

 

[JRRKAR]

My wife is about 5'6" so she is a little taller. She put on a Part Unlimited Solo seat which is a good bit wider than stock. This wider seat pushed her legs out further making it a little tougher on uneven ground. We put on the Low & Mean Lowering Spring which dropped the bike about 2". This made a big difference for her. She is still using the stock tire. With the L&M spring it took a Yamaha dealer 2 hours to put it on. You have to take the entire battery box apart to get to the top bolt. Right now L&M has a group buy through the forum until Friday October 26. They have the lowering spring for $100 instead of the $200 normal price (I think).

On mine, I just put on the Avon 240 tire which raised the bike up about 1.25". I didn't care for the higher ride so I put on the PCS lowering links. With this you can drop the bike either 1" or 2.25". I went with the 2.25" and it made a big difference. These only cost $49 delivered and I put them on myself in less than an hour.

My suggestion would be to use the PCS lowering links for the price and ease of installation.

 

[elle]

I've also put a 240 on my bike which raised it a little. But I put the PCS lowering kit on it, lowered all the way. Can definitely tell it's lowered. I am 5'6" but can even stretch my legs out and still have them firmly planted when stopped. Well worth lowering

 

[Skwerlee]

I've also put a 240 on my bike which raised it a little. But I put the PCS lowering kit on it, lowered all the way. Can definitely tell it's lowered. I am 5'6" but can even stretch my legs out and still have them firmly planted when stopped. Well worth lowering

I'm 5'8" and have the same setup and love it

 

[toby]

5'5", 240 rear tire and pcs links at 2.25 and sit flat footed with knees bent. I believe a 2.25 drop with stock tier puts the seat height at near 24"

 

[dark stryker]

Thank for the input from all. I was wondering if anyone has lowered the front end by just sliding the forks up in the trees.
Is this safe?
Is there another way?

 

[J4patrice]

I found a place that makes an adjustable lowering link for my hubbys bike (Roadliner). As of right now that do no show anything on their site for the Stryker. I have sent a message to them asking if they might make one for the Stryker. I will let everyone know what I find out. And for those of you wondering the price for his is listed at $139.