NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
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NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
Right, I've just started my summer project, restoring an NC30 to the road. So far I've redone the wiring harness. Old owner removed alot of this removing the even older owners alarm. Got the engine started, went to sit on the bike to get a feel for what its going to be like to ride and well... I felt like a jockey! I'm only 6ft 2 so not especially tall so I hadn't even given thought to the riding position.
So getting to the point, is there anything I can do to change the riding position to something a little more suited to someone who isn't a short arse
So getting to the point, is there anything I can do to change the riding position to something a little more suited to someone who isn't a short arse

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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
Sit on the pillion seat :)
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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
Evilchicken0 wrote:Sit on the pillion seat :)

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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
Worked for a bit, ended up crushing my balls! Guessing theres not a huge amount that can be done about itEvilchicken0 wrote:Sit on the pillion seat :)

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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
Not a lot you can do about it, unless you want to find an RC30!
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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
get a Tyga seat unit, they're higher up and further back
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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
What about raising the back with a different dog-bone ?
I have this same problem with my NC24, the seat feels about 12 inches from the floor.
I have this same problem with my NC24, the seat feels about 12 inches from the floor.

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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
Old Painless wrote:What about raising the back with a different dog-bone ?

'Take it to the Back'
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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
I'll take a look into raising the back, surely doing that would just pitch me forwards?Old Painless wrote:What about raising the back with a different dog-bone ?
I have this same problem with my NC24, the seat feels about 12 inches from the floor.
While the Tyga seat unit might be a little more suited, I don't feel justified in spending the £300 odd on the seat as the bike may still be too small for me. Chances are I'll man the f**k up and deal with it. Although I'll probably end up following VFRMans advice and getting a bigger bike!
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Re: NC30 Project - Possible stumbling block
Since you can't become < 5'7 and < 65kg.
This would give you the perfect opportunity for your own project.. make a custom sub-frame, moving the seat higher and farther back :D

This would give you the perfect opportunity for your own project.. make a custom sub-frame, moving the seat higher and farther back :D
xivlia wrote:i dont go fast on this bike so really do not need a rear brake.. /
vic-vtrvfr wrote:Ask xivlia for help, he's tackled just about every problem u could think of...