2012 cbr250 lowering kit

[gac98521]

Hello everyone,

I need assistance on my motorcycle 2012 honda cbr250r. I am planning to lower it probably just 1" and quarter by getting the lowering kit. However, I had been told that it will affect my motorcycle performance. I am 5" ft tall and I can tip-toe only on the left side. Do you think if I just scaff off a bit on the seat itself I might able to reach both of my feet to the ground. Please let me know, I appreciate your input.

[Jme250RA]

I think what would lower the performance of the bike more would be you dropping it because it is too tall. There are seats you can get that are an inch thinner which would get you closer but I would look at getting the lowering linkage for the rear of the bike and dropping the forks. There is no point in riding a bike that you can't feel confident sitting on at the lights.

[davidc]

I have lowered my bike by 1" using Soupsy's Lowering Kit and also shortened the stand. I'm 5ft tall and a newbie...I did not notice anything negative with regards to performance since I have nothing to compare it to.

I love it.

[sac]

our lowering link is cheaper than Scoupy's.

[GoBigRed]

I'm 5'4" and can get the balls of me feet down. Riding is fine, and at stop lights I can just lean it a bit and flat foot. BUT I have dropped it if I am on a slight incline or if it gets moving before I am able to shift over to the lower side. Yes, this happened in public - very embarassing! My new riding pants have textured patches to increase traction with the seat, which makes the necessary shifting more difficult.
I am in the process of shaving the seat. I suggest you take it off completely and see how the bike fits. I found I can barely flat foot in my riding boots with no seat at all, so I don't expect to with the shaved seat, but I am hoping it helps enough.
I have also seen others suggest buying boots with a higher sole. I can flat foot with my 2 inch high clogs (don't worry this has been just pushing the bike around the garage!
I have heard the lowering links can make handling poorer, but my suspicion is that if you are not planning to ride aggressively, it may not be noticeable. BUT I still worry about getting into some unpredictable handling situation during an emergency maneuver.

[shisoshin]

hi 21 - first, google 'test of lowering kits for motorcycles'..

= video of 5' nadja sitting on many, different motorcycles,
first with her right foot suspended in the air or just touching
according to the standard bikes, then fades into her foot
after lowering the motorcycle[s]..

aside from any valuable info from members of this excellent forum
you can also do searches for 'motorcycle lowering kits' plus
various search keys such as eg 'performance' or 'effects' etc..
always worthwhile to know for yourself what is happening
and how it happens and how this will effect you
even if its only the very basics of it...

generally tho,, lowering the motorcycle using appropriate
mechanically sound devices and installation, of course,
must have some effects aside from your seat height,,
such as say, lower to the ground will take the bike
closer to rocks and other large things on the ground..
it will also take the bottom of the bike closer to
the ground generally, which will bring it closer
under hard braking, etc, but these things wont
effect your general riding on normal roads...

motorcycles can be and are lowered at the steering head
[where the forks come up to beneath handlebars]
for various reasons, including people who are going for
mods related to fast riding and handling etc..

rear suspensions can be lowered somewhat as a normal
part of typical basic rear suspension systems..

the motorcycles are designed around certain parameters
which would include the typical, rider..
she might be typically, 5'7 or whatever the typical
average height might be, with some latitude either way..

doesnt mean that this height is set in stone best for the bike..
there are apparently various options from different manufacturers
of lowering kits, so go ahead and check them out..
unless you go for an expensive leg lengthening surgical process
the obvious option is to modify the motorcycle to fit, you

this is not something that should prevent you from
enjoying the delights of motorcycling..
whatever you decide to do, check out that site first,
to put your brain into gear,, then go for it...

[shisoshin]

ps - google; 'hyperpro lowering kts pricelist'
an australian outfit which gives info and prices
for front suspension, rear suspension [springs]
and combination lowering and raising kits
together with price lists for each by bike..

[Jonathon89]

All depends what ya after. Gets closer to ground so u can't lean as far but if u into racing or anything those bikes are lowered for c.o.g. Pros and cons but u gotta decide what is personally best for u


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[ecustu7]

I agree with some of the earlier comments. Lower the bike if you need to, its un safe to ride a bike that you have a hard time controlling when stopped. I have never ridden a bike that was standard and then lowered so I am in no way an expert. Im sure there are cheap kits that will lower the bike, and like most things you get what you pay for, so make sure you do the research.

Shaving the seat is a good way to lower the bike, but its probably a good way to get a sore bum. Not sure I would go that route.

[Coloradoman]

will the roaring toyz lowering kit work too? I just took mine off of my ninja 300 and I was wondering if it will work for my cbr 250. here is a link of what it looks like Kawasaki Ninja 300 Lowering Package Kit EX300R EX300 2013 13 2014 14 kickstand lowering links handlebar risers