Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

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Jan 13, 2008 | 08:53 PM

jacko0

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Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

Hi,
I have just bought a 1998 Ninja ZX 6R, but i can't get my feet flat on the ground when sitting on it.

Is there a way to lower the seat height?

Thanks

Jacko

Jan 14, 2008 | 02:43 PM

hoedogg

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RE: Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

some people take the cover off and shave the foam down then put the cover back on. welcome to KF!

Jan 14, 2008 | 03:13 PM

768 Ryda

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RE: Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

u will need some lowering links to do this mod, i have a set of 2 inch 1's for sale if your interested, just pay for shipping

Jan 14, 2008 | 04:48 PM

jacko0

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RE: Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

Thanks for the help guys!

I dont want to alter my seat just yet, but the other option of the lowering links sounds interesting.

How do I know what type of ZX6R I have? I know it's a 98 model but I have seen people quoting things like " J1 -J4" "B1-B2 "G1-2" etc.... Any ideas?

Thanks for all the help.

And 768 Ryda.. Do you live in the UK?

Jan 15, 2008 | 12:33 AM

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RE: Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

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ORIGINAL: jacko0

Thanks for the help guys!

I dont want to alter my seat just yet, but the other option of the lowering links sounds interesting.

How do I know what type of ZX6R I have? I know it's a 98 model but I have seen people quoting things like " J1 -J4" "B1-B2 "G1-2" etc.... Any ideas?

Thanks for all the help.

And 768 Ryda.. Do you live in the UK?

no i live here in the US but shipping wouldn't be that bad to u tho

Jan 15, 2008 | 03:23 AM

BigRig18Wheeler

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RE: Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

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ORIGINAL: jacko0

How do I know what type of ZX6R I have? I know it's a 98 model but I have seen people quoting things like " J1 -J4" "B1-B2 "G1-2" etc.... Any ideas?

Thanks for all the help.

zx6r is a G1
zx6 is a E6

oh, and thicker boots to solve height prob...... Lower you put the bike the less bendin you can do.

Jan 15, 2008 | 03:25 AM

evil636

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RE: Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

shave the seat, the twins will thank you

Jan 17, 2008 | 12:48 AM

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RE: Can I lower the seat height on a 98 ZX6R ?

I just picked up the same bike about a month ago. It came with the Rear 3 position lowering link and one of the previous owners dropped the front forks about 1.5". I plan to return it to stock hight since I'm over 6' tall but it's not that hard to lower the bike.

Cheers.