My new to me FJR. It's awesome, though my only issue at this moment is that I need a lower seat so I can be closer to flat footed instead of standing on my toes at a stop light.
2006 FJR1300A
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RossKean
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A stock OEM seat would be better (possibly lower but more important, narrower at the front) than the custom you have although not as comfortable. A Corbin is a bit lower than stock. If you are vertically challenged, there are some options for lowering the bike a bit.
What's the spot on the driveway beside the kickstand?
What's the spot on the driveway beside the kickstand?
Ugh, probably from me losing my balance and laying it down slowly. My driveway is at a slight incline and I wasn't quite ready for the stop. Last bike I owned was a Maxim 700 over 20 years ago, so I'm not used to the weight.
Try different dog bones to lower the height. I put on the adjustable type and brought the height down, not so much as to affect the geometry but just enough for me. The Corbin seat I installed helped a bit as well. Not like a cruiser but at least I feel a bit more comfortable at a stop light.
fastpappy
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29" inseam. Corbin seat, 7/8s Kouba links, Slipped the front forks 1/2 inch. Much better for me. Of course YMMV. 
I did exactly the same thing. Corbin calls their lowest seat the "nose job". Corbin is a very firm seat, just what I was looking for. 25k miles later it still feels great. Of course YMMV.29" inseam. Corbin seat, 7/8s Kouba links, Slipped the front forks 1/2 inch. Much better for me. Of course YMMV.
When these bikes start tipping, get out of the way. Two times I dropped it (u-turn in slanted parking lot and a slow speed emergency stop). Others came running to help right the beast. THEN I bought engine guards!
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Gotta love that dark blue! Sweet ride.
