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Seat Height

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ktmdude:
A men!

dirtjunkie85:
you can also oval out the lower sub-frame bolt holes and bring it down a few millimeters

greenstreak:
I cut the seat down a bunch and it is easier to touch the ground.  I also bought a 1987 KX500 that is lower to the ground.  I still like the 2003 better, the old bike's suspension sucks.

Hillclimb#42:
You can raise the front tubes in the clamps. Bar risers would give you more room to go up which would lower the front. Down side is that you are shortening the wheel base. They have lowering links, but I think someone, on here, pointed out that you can make them easy enough. A good suspension tech can lower your ride height in the shock and keep most of your travel and revalving would compensate, so you wouldn't bottom out, if thats the concern. You can check your sag measurements too. Its possible that your spring pre load is too stiff, which would wind up helping you touch. If that doesn't work, maybe KTM Dude's gf can give us some pointers... :lol: :lol: just kidding, couldn't resist.
  I am lucky enough to have a 36" inseam, so I can reach anywhere on flat ground, but I still manage to find places that I can't dab. Its like the origin of Trials, when you try to ride without any dabs. Crashin is part of the fun... 

ktmdude:
I'm sure she would have plenty to say. You mite need ear plugs. Lol  :-D

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