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Patdabin wrote:

SteveD wrote:

Patdabin wrote:Is there a post on this forum that has links to places to shop parts.

From Cleveland?
Florida...there's http://www.bmwhucky.com/
He gets good review from NA airheads.
Us lot use http://www.motobins.co.uk quite a bit.
Then there's ebay, craigs list, ibmwr...there must be some recyclers too.

How did you know I'm from Cleveland?

I clicked on your username.
It's worthwhile putting your bike/model & whereabouts in your signature as that helps others know what might suit you and they can tailor their answers to questions.

Welcommen by the way!

I too am short, about 5' 61/2' so I have issues touching flatfooted too. I went to a solo seat which lowered me a bit, I also noticed that when I changed from metric sizes tires to standard 18x4:00 the bike went higher a bit. So changing to metric sizes may get you a little closer to the ground too.

Have a pair of motorcycle boots double soled and adjusted heels to make you taller. Everything helps!

Patdabin wrote:Thank you to everyone for the replies.
Where are you getting your parts?

Google; "Dave Quinn Hagon" he will build shocks to suit your needs. Note; the shocks he built for me for solo riding were great on pavement, but a little too soft off road. I have a set for two up riding on there now, and they are perfect for my needs. You can put HD springs or additional spacers in the forks to reduce dive as well. If you ride two up or heavily loaded, this may not be the best alternative...

Yeah I will not be doing any double riding anytime soon. This is my first bike and I want to make sure that I'm able to touch the ground the correct way. Does anybody have suggestions on aftermarket parts on websites I'm trying to scour around this forum but can't find anything and I keep checking online but keeps coming up with the same for places they are all overseas

What are you looking for?

Overseas suppliers can be very competitive, even with postage included.
Motobins, for example.

I'm an inch or so taller than you, but with short (29") inseam. Flatfooted is overrated--it's actually easier to maintain your balance with your heels a little bit off the ground. Doing this, you maintain balance using your ankles and calf muscles, not your knees and thigh muscles. It's a quicker and finer response.

My bike is a stockish /6, inch size tires. Things are just fine at a stop.

melville wrote:I'm an inch or so taller than you, but with short (29") inseam. Flatfooted is overrated--it's actually easier to maintain your balance with your heels a little bit off the ground. Doing this, you maintain balance using your ankles and calf muscles, not your knees and thigh muscles. It's a quicker and finer response.

My bike is a stockish /6, inch size tires. Things are just fine at a stop.

I feel the same way (5'-7" and 29" inseam). I'm very comfortable on my Oilhead with stock seat and ride height, and I put the seat on it's highest setting for long rides. The only time I put the seat on the low setting (there are 3) is when it's really cold and I want to be hunkered down more behind the fairing.

BUT...

Note that Patdabin says this is (his?) first bike. Even though I'm comfortable on my R1100RS with a high seat, I would never suggest that would be a good way for a short rider to start out. Even more so if the rider is slight and/or not particularly strong.