Lowering height of MT09 SP (Ohlins suspension front and rear)

[MT09SP]

Hello

 

I have just purchased an MT09 SP and I'm approx. 5ft5 (165cm) male. 

 

The bike sits just a little too high for comfort. Stationary, if I lean to the left I can flat foot just in front of the pedal (although the pedal dig into my calfs)  but the tilt and weight of the bike is too much and its uncomfortable.

 

To straddle the bike, I'm on the tippy toes. 

 

Looking at the manual and YouTube etc about the preloads, rebound, compression etc, I cannot see which setting will reduce the bike height?

 

The bike is set up in its most comfortable setting. Is it possible to use the settings to reduce the overall height of the bike to the floor?

 

Cheers for any advice.

 

 Paul. 

Edited April 19, 2021 by MT09SP

[Mr Fro]

Preload reduces the initial load on the springs - reducing it will lower the bike a little when you get on it.

 

Leave the compression & rebound alone to start with - they have no effect on ride height. It's better to change one thing and see what happens than do it all at once and not know what did what.

[Bender]

Is a lowering kit available for your bike.

[Stu]

Cut the seat out?