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Is it possible to lower the bike?

Hazindel

Hazindel

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I have the lower seat already, but Im still on my toes, and low speed maneuver ability is sketchy.

I have boots that give me a smidge more height but I would like to be able to wear what I want.

Is there any suspension parts or something else that can lower it just a bit more?

Thank you
 
I will be watching this thread. I am getting old, not getting, am. I would like to ride my Mandello as long as I can before the V7 becomes my main ride. After that a Vespa?
kk
 
When I needed to lower my '09 Stelvio, I came here. I got what I needed; a lower rear shock, and lowering internals for the front end.

Keep in mind that even if you lower the front and rear suspension exactly the same amount, it still changes the steering geometry a bit ... Doesn't affect it if you just lower the seat and pegs, though.

Lannis
 
Hazindel said:
Is there any suspension parts or something else that can lower it just a bit more?

Thank you
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Yes. A custom monoshock can get you up to 25 mm lower seat height. Below is what is available now. Write us direct email from the site;

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Hazindel said:
I have the lower seat already, but Im still on my toes, and low speed maneuver ability is sketchy.

I have boots that give me a smidge more height but I would like to be able to wear what I want.

Is there any suspension parts or something else that can lower it just a bit more?

Thank you
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Yeah Hazindel. If you lower both ends I think you'll mostly loose ground clearance, but if you only lower the rear you'll increase the rake
and it will turn slower (chopper?). So not a big deal unless you normally scrape your boots.
Good luck.

Stay Out of Town
 
In reference to "Moparnut72" , I've been watching way too many Vespa videos on YouTube , and if they weren't so damned pricey I'd have no problem being seen on one of those :) ! By the time I'm 80 , that PeterBuilt may be just a tad over the top !
 
I absolutely LOVE my Piaggio MP3 530 HPE. Scooter. My favorite machine hands down. 😀.
 
Vespas are pricey no matter how old or new they are. There was one advertised near me a couple of weeks ago. It was really low priced, turned out to be a scam. Peter, I don't know how you ride the PeterBuilt with that raked out front end. My Audace was bad enough at parking lot speeds.
kk
 
Well , to be honest it's not my favourite parking lot bike either , but it's surprisingly easy to ride on your secondary roads !
 
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