BANDIT gsf 400 1993 SEAT HEIGHT problem

[MRBLUESKY]

Is there any way this seat can be raised, im stuggling with gears due to the low seat on this bike and being tall and i dont really want to change my bike just yet

Is there such a thing to raise the seat ?

[Bill_on_a_bike]

I fear not, most 400s did tend to be quite small.

[jamesw]

might it be possible to take the seat off, then take the cover off, pack it with more foam (or whatever is used) and then recover it?

or perhaps you can adjust the gear selector to make it a little more comfortable?

[slugworth1987]

move the gear selector a tooth or 2 upwards this will make life easier lol

[Guest]

Is there any way this seat can be raised, im stuggling with gears due to the low seat on this bike and being tall and i dont really want to change my bike just yet

Is there such a thing to raise the seat ?

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if the bandit 400 is monoshock like the 600 you might be able to get a jack up kit but it will effect the handling, making the bike turn in quicker. as mentioned you might be better adjusting the gear linkage by either turning it and then putting it back on one spline more/less or winding out the bar between the two pivots on the gear change mechanism.

[MRBLUESKY]

thanks again ,but are the jobs mentioned something a notice can achieve? or is it best paying someone?

[jamesw]

Is there any way this seat can be raised, im stuggling with gears due to the low seat on this bike and being tall and i dont really want to change my bike just yet

Is there such a thing to raise the seat ?

]

if the bandit 400 is monoshock like the 600 you might be able to get a jack up kit but it will effect the handling, making the bike turn in quicker. as mentioned you might be better adjusting the gear linkage by either turning it and then putting it back on one spline more/less or winding out the bar between the two pivots on the gear change mechanism.

 

Adjusting the shock length is going to have no affect on the seat to gear change distance.

I think your best bet is adjusting the gear linkage. It's not a particularly tricky job but if you're really unsure then have someone else do it. It shouldn't take much the longer than 10 minutes for someone who knows what they are doing.