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Lowering Kit 71 Norton Commando 21 Jul 2016 00:04 #1

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I am still new to this Bike thing. Can anyone tell me how to lower a Norton to fit my 25" inseem legs? Is there a lowing kit out there? Any guess on how much it would cost me to get this bike low enough to put both feet on the ground? Just sold my daily rider and hope that I can get this bike in shape to ride without breaking the bank. Please keep in mind that I am not a mechanic, and the easier the better.

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Lowering Kit 71 Norton Commando 24 Jul 2016 06:34 #2

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Commando's are a tall bike. Lowering them are not easy or normally very successful. Shorter rear shocks including shorter & stiffer springs, 18" wheels, and featherbed components in the front end, shaving down the seat are the normal areas approached. IMO the bikes basic characteristics are very compromised.
However since I have always felt the commando is a TOURING bike and NOT a hot rod or cafe racer, as such, the usefulness as a touring bike remains unchanged.
As a non-mechanic this would cost you at least several thousand dollars

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Lowering Kit 71 Norton Commando 25 Jul 2016 13:45 #3

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Dave, Yesterday I took the bike off the center stand to sit on it. I am using my tippy toes with original seat. So I also tried taking the seat off and sat on the frame. I was able to place both feet flat when sitting on the frame. The shocks that are on the bike now are not originals but beefed because the previous owner had a rider. I do have the originals to try. If the original shocks are lower, and I can find a nice cafe style seat, I think it may work. Will keep all original equipment for value, but to ride will need some non OEM equipment.

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Lowering Kit 71 Norton Commando 25 Aug 2016 22:19 #4

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Shane, you might try my approach, get some Frye harness boots and if necessary, have the local cobbler fashion a slightly higher heel for them. IThe existing heel is about an inch and a half or so, this helped me out riding by BMW (didn't have to modify the heels, the ones on the boots were just right).Less than $200.

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Lowering Kit 71 Norton Commando 30 Aug 2016 10:38 #5

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As an added benefit, Mike seems taller now! Seriously, I too have a pair of boots with extra soles and heels for a tall "adventure " bike I have, it does help.

MF

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