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lowering kits for ducatis??
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fullmoon
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Posted: 06/08/05
07:53 PM
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Hey, everyone. I was wondering if there's a lowering kit for ducati 749's or 999's. I know, I know, this is not what ya really should do with a sportbikes, but I'm short and I want a sportbike with a V-twin. Any comments will be appreciated. 
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TEvo
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Posted: 06/08/05
10:09 PM
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How much of a reduction do you need?
I've never been able to flatfoot any of the sportbikes I've owned. I usually consider myself lucky that I have the balls of my feet on the ground. For reference, I am 5'7" with ~30.5" of inseam.
All 999 and 749S & R models have a ride height adjuster in the form of a threaded tie-rod. Most 999/749 owners are interested in raising ride height for better handling... but, as enp83 suggests, you may be better served asking around on the various Ducati forums/mailing lists. There has got to be something out there to lower them.
www.ducati.net
http://speedzilla.zeroforum.com/
Good luck.
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TEvo
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Posted: 06/08/05
10:13 PM
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Have you priced a 6,000 mile service with valve adjustment on a Ducati yet?
This is overstated by non-Ducati riders. 
You either accept it as part of the ownership experience or you don't.
Like the price of insurance on a sportbike by some early twenties newbie, the price of desmodromic maintenance is part of the TCO (total cost of ownership) of a Ducati.
A savvy rider needs to take this into consideration before making a purchasing decision.
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TEvo
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Posted: 06/09/05
07:47 PM
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Which is why I LOVE it when people (not TEvo, but we've all seen it from others before) piss on Buell's designs and then think desmodromic valve trains are some kind of great idea. 
Well... when redline is all of 7K rpm, hydraulic lifters in a pushrod design work.
There aren't many bikes out there I'd poo poo these days. I can't think of any bike that's truly a dog within their category. Just different.
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fullmoon
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Posted: 06/12/05
06:52 AM
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Hey, TEvo-
My current bike is CBR600RR.When stopped at the light, I have only 1 foot down and the ball of my foot reaches. Both feet down, I can only get the toes to touch the ground. I'm guessing about 27" inseam. Should I consider totally another brand? Folks at Duc. Dealer(S) don'like to lower them at all-only .5 inch they say. And I must say, I understand their reasons for reluctance.
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