How tall is a yz450

FlyinHawaiin Member. Nov 21, Joined Nov 15, Messages 53 Likes 0. I was thinking about getting a YZF since it has such a good reputation but 39 inch tall seight! I'm only 5'6 and I dont even think I will be on my toes on this thing. Getting the seat lowered would be expensive too. Anyone own one or can tell bout this???

Jaybird Apprentice Goon Nov 21, Lowering is cheap. Take off the seat cover and cut down the foam. An electric knife or a hacksaw even. I like a 4. Replace the cover. You can also modify slot the holes in the subframe connections to get a bit lower. If that fails, you can have a shock tuner add a spacer to the shock rebound. You probably won't need this after you do the other things DO NOT raise your forks in the clamps to lower the bike.

Also, make sure that the suspension springs are proper for your weight and you have good sag prior to doing any changes. FYI-There's not much seat to cut on the blue I've read complaints that people can even feel the subframe through the seat in their butts. Joined Jan 9, Messages 6, Likes 2. I feel the bike is too tall for you-im the same height and i struggle on modern YZs.

Joined Aug 2, Messages 13, Likes I've always felt it was short. Joined Apr 21, Messages 5, Likes 1. I'm 5'5" and do fine with my F height wise totally stock suspension, stock clickers, stock fork position, etc.

I'm gonna put a tape measure on it this weekend to measure the true seat height. Joined Jan 25, Messages 1, Likes 0. I was bouncing back and forth between all three four strokes Kawasuki, Honda, Yamaha on the local dealer's showroom floor. I didn't actually ride them ; , thinking that the Yamaha would be the tallest. Actual feel when riding them may be somewhat different the thin Yamaha seat won't compress as much. Ooooop, this thread was about shortening a YZF Some people have had success lowering shortening the suspension done by a reputable suspension shop.

Okiewan Admin Nov 21, If the CRF has the same seat as the Too much. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. This web uses cookies. About Bikez. Contact Bikez. Get US motorcycle insurance quotes. Picture credits - Yamaha. Submit more pictures. More pictures Discuss this bike Rate this motorbike This bike's rating Write a review Sell this motorcycle Such bikes for sale Insurance quotes Finance options Tip a friend List related bikes. All-New, the YZF incorporates electric start, exclusive smartphone app power tuner, new engine, new frame, new slim styling and revised settings to the already industry-best suspension.

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