Philip Evans 5 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Hi I’m a left leg amputee, hence the need for DCT. I’m also only 5”2 with an inside leg of 26.5 so I need to lower what ever model I get significantly. Any ideas please? Link to post
baben 11,724 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Lowered NC S if you can find one. I think they are easy to lower but you also need to shorten the side stand. 3 Link to post
Trev 18,664 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Try a lowered NC700/750S dct, seat height is lower than the X to begin with and lowering kits available as well although you may need to get side-stand sorted by local engineer/welder. Good luck, they're cracking bikes so we'll worth the hunt Link to post
Philip Evans 5 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 Cheers thanks for that, I’m just recovering from a triple bypass so will be looking into it around September time, thanks again phil Link to post
jeremyr62 2,559 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 You can get longer dogbones that will lower the rear from the auctions site. Link to post
Trev 18,664 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Philip Evans said: Cheers thanks for that, I’m just recovering from a triple bypass so will be looking into it around September time, thanks again phil Wow, good luck with the recovery, my good friends Father has just had T bypass, four weeks ago, and is doing ok, tough gig but he already feels better than before the op Link to post
Philip Evans 5 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 Yes had mine six weeks ago feeling better already 5 Link to post
Grumpy old man 4,681 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Hi Best wishes for a prompt recovery. Just a thought, low seat height, DCT The Cmx 1100. 🤔 4 Link to post
Andy131 722 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Best wishes for speedy recovery. The good news is you don't notice how run down you are as the pipes gradually block, but you do notice the extra energy once they are unblocked. The bad news is that you will rattle for the rest of time as the medical staff make very sure that you don't come back for more of the same. Had an emergency 5 way bypass (CABG) a good few years ago, never looked back. Link to post
MatBin 5,085 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Back in the mid 60's they did a different type of operation instead of the modern bypass, sadly, for my Dad, it wasn't as successful as the present day operation. Medicine is like that and I am glad all you guys have had a successful outcome. Have you thought about an NC 3 wheel conversion? Link to post
MatBin 5,085 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 https://youtu.be/pxu9xqE0wPY lowering video Link to post
Skidt 1,306 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 14 hours ago, Grumpy old man said: Just a thought, low seat height, DCT The Cmx 1100. 🤔 That’s a great shout! 👍 No messing to be done then hopefully. 2 Link to post
baben 11,724 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 My old pa went in for a routine check up - scan. "You're not going home . You could drop dead any moment!" Turns out there was a bulge in his aorta as big as a tennis ball - aneurism waiting to happen. They opened him up top to bottom and did what they needed to do. Gave him another ten years. Dementia got him in the end - but he was 86. Link to post
baldric 844 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 On 06/07/2023 at 18:59, Grumpy old man said: Hi Best wishes for a prompt recovery. Just a thought, low seat height, DCT The Cmx 1100. 🤔 Plus one for the good wishes and plus another one for the CMX 1100 idea. I had a CMX1100 DCT for a year up until I traded it in for my current NC750X DCT. The CMX is incredibly low (700 mm so 27.5 inches) and all the weight is also down low. The bike is fast, handles better than you would expect for a "cruiser" and quite fun. But, and for me this was a big but, the riding position is quite cramped and the bars are not in a good position for relaxed riding. I added risers to mine, and a slightly higher (better padded) seat, but in the end I found it too uncomfortable for anything over 100 miles. hence my change to the NC. Whilst the low seat will certainly help you, do try a CMX before buying as the stretch to the bars could be uncomfortable. But any good dealer will add risers for you if you ask. There is a guy on youtube called Gus who blogs under the name "on the rebel 11" (https://www.youtube.com/@ontherebel11) who absolutely loves the CMX11, take a look - he is fun. 4 Link to post
Blandy199 31 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 06/07/2023 at 14:18, Philip Evans said: Hi I’m a left leg amputee, hence the need for DCT. I’m also only 5”2 with an inside leg of 26.5 so I need to lower what ever model I get significantly. Any ideas please? Philip, somewhere I have a set of dogbones that might do for you. I had the opposite problem, mine was too low when I bought it so I had the stock ones fitted. Also, the front fork stanchions had been slid through the yokes to help with the lowering. The only thing I would add is that with the lowered back end, the rear suspension didn't seem to travel as far making for a very harsh bumpy ride which was improved enormously for me when I had the stock dogbones fitted. If I can fine them, you are very welcome to the dogbones for the cost of the postage. Link to post
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