HOW TO LOWER MY MOTORCYCLE APRILIA XNUMX?

What if the motorcycle Aprilia XNUMX of your dreams is too high?

It's really not pleasant to ride a motorcycle in fear of falling to a stop. It's not easy either to tell yourself that you'll have to stabilize your bike on tiptoe.

How to save a few precious centimeters on the height of your motorcycle?

There are different solutions to solve this problem and lower your motorcycle to be perfectly comfortable.

First, check the maintenance guide for your Aprilia XNUMX, if the rear suspensions are height-adjustable.

The Different Ways to Lower Your Boxed Motorcycle Aprilia

It is possible to change the shock of all models from XNUMX to brand box Aprilia . Find on XNUMX Factory full range shock absorbers of all sizes.

XNUMX - Change the shock absorber of your Aprilia 50

This solution is the fastest technically. It is also the best value for money solution and the one that takes the least amount of time. It consists of replacing the existing shock absorber par another shorter model.

There are several different lengths for brand name XNUMXcc motorcycles Aprilia . Stock the shock is XNUMXmm. But you can opt for one of the following dimensions: XNUMXmm, XNUMXmm, XNUMXmm or XNUMXmm. they are all available on XNUMXfactory . Com.

In order to balance the motorcycle once the shock absorber is installed, it is IMPERATIVE to adjust the height of the fork tubes in the triple trees at the front. If you don't, the bike will be slumped at the rear, the chassis will be less agile and your headlight will not illuminate the road properly! It is therefore necessary to raise these fork tubes by half par compared to the millimeters gained at the rear. Example: if you gain XNUMXmm in the rear, you have to move the tubes up XNUMXmm.

All shock absorbers for Aprilia XNUMX ➜

XNUMX - Use a lowering kit for Aprilia 50

This technique is very reliable and a good alternative to the XNUMX method. In general, the motorcycle lowering kit consists of changing the suspension link at the rear shock absorber and can save up to XNUMX cm. The longer the links, the lower the bike will be.

In order to balance the bike once the kit is installed, it is IMPERATIVE to adjust the height of the fork tubes in the triple trees at the front. If you don't do this, the bike will be slumped at the rear, the chassis will be less agile and your headlight will not illuminate the road properly! It is therefore necessary to raise these fork tubes by half par compared to the millimeters gained at the rear. Example: if you gain XNUMXmm in the rear, you have to move the tubes up XNUMXmm.

This solution is the most advantageous car it is fast and economical, non-destructible: any change is reversible if necessary, assembly and disassembly is very simple. However, be sure to check that the lowering kit is suitable for your motorcycle.ar each model has its own kit.

Lowering kits for Aprilia XNUMX ➜

XNUMX - Digging the saddle of your motorcycle Aprilia 50

Digging a saddle is an economical solution and will work in some cases, if your saddle allows it! There is no change in the settings of the motorcycle and there will therefore be no impact on the behavior of your two-wheeler. You will be able to earn approx imatively between XNUMX cm and XNUMX cm, depending on the models. However, to make this modification as cleanly as possible, you will have to go to a saddler. By hollowing out the saddle, your comfort may be altered, in fact the foam present will be less and therefore less comfortable. The insert of a gel can fill this concern but the thickness of the saddle will be raised.

But there again it is preferable to go there with a sense of proportion. Because we are touching here on the sacrosanct footrest/saddle/handlebar triangle which determines the riding position, a factor on which the control and pleasure of your machine largely depend. . Also note that the simple fact of thinning the saddle at the level of the crotch makes it possible to have the legs that touch for those where only a few millimeters are missing.

This process does not lead to any modification in the settings and has no impact on the behavior of your Aprilia XNUMX.

XNUMX - Adjust the shock of your Aprilia 50

This last solution is tricky car it modifies the behavior of your motorcycle. The principle is to unload the spring to gain a few millimeters at the rear, so the bike will be much more flexible. The advice of a professional before making this type of modification is essential.

Lower your motorcycle Aprilia XNUMX amounts to changing the center of gravity, the ground clearance is reduced.

At the same time, there are handlebar saddles and saddle wedges that allow you to adjust the height of your handlebars.