mellco Posted July 9, 2007 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2007 Hi, Has anyone lowered a standard venture? If so by how much? I would like to lower mine by about 1-1/2" to 2" ( short legs). Thanks, Mel carco@ptd.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted July 9, 2007 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2007 I have the same affliction, I sent my seat down to one of our members, Rick Butler in Texas, he cut the foam down and narrowed the front a bit, lowered it at least an 1" and probably a little more, no ground clearance issues either, price was reasonable and he does great work. Craig:080402gudl_prv: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted July 9, 2007 Share #3 Posted July 9, 2007 My friend has an 87 Aspencade and we noticed that his seat height is almost 2" lower than my 84 VR. Last week we both had our seats in for repair. While they were apart we compaired notes. All of the height difference is in the foam of the seat. Mine has at least 2" more foam and is somewhat more comfortable. So I guess taking some foam out won't be a big problem and as long as you don't take out too much it should be just fine. You could also take out more foam and replace with a gel pack. I heard that a gel seat is VERY comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigtruck Posted July 9, 2007 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2007 i put the next size lower tire on my 83 and not only lowered it 1 1/2" but handled better and never bottomed out on the curves.they handle all the same weight and really didn't notice any speedometer change.I followed my wife with her flashing me no. and we were within 3.It was great to be able to put my feet all the way on the ground.I'm all of 5/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted July 9, 2007 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2007 i put the next size lower tire on my 83 and not only lowered it 1 1/2" but handled better and never bottomed out on the curves.they handle all the same weight and really didn't notice any speedometer change.I followed my wife with her flashing me no. and we were within 3.It was great to be able to put my feet all the way on the ground.I'm all of 5/7. You followed your wife with her flashing you, am I on the right website? RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmodel Posted July 9, 2007 Share #6 Posted July 9, 2007 It's ok. They are married. She can flash him if she wants to. Just make sure you keep that circus under a tent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfair Posted July 9, 2007 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2007 I so saw that coming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted July 9, 2007 Share #8 Posted July 9, 2007 You followed your wife with her flashing you, am I on the right website? RandyA :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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