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The Wilbers “kit” is actually a collar that takes the place of the preload adjuster. Installation is simple but requires a spring compressor to remove the spring. Measuring vertically from the axle to the rear subframe, the collar dropped the seat by .875in. I dropped the front tubes .800in, which given the different angles of the shock and forks should give about the same drop on both ends.Pre installation, when sitting on the seat, I was on the balls of my feet. Post installation, I can flat foot (almost).Downside of this mod, obviously, is that I’m no longer able to adjust rear preload. I’m about 160lbs and don’t ride with a passenger, so that’s probably ok. Not sure the collar is worth $165. I could make one on my lathe for $10. Oh well. Here it is:
I know there is an outfit N. of Atlanta that specializes in front and rear suspensions for bikes. Popular with the Goldwing crowd, but the name escapes me. As usual! I might see what they want to do it. I'm just getting too old and shorter by the minute to tippy toe!
Damn near impossible to put on the center stand now
FWIW, my '12 Wee Strom had an oem seat that was unbearable for a ride lasting more than 20 or 30 minutes so, I went and got a Corbin. The Corbin saddle lowered me about 2-3" but also moved me aft a few inches which created another problem...reaching the hbar. I ended up installing bar riser to move the bars back. All in all, between the Corbin and moving the bars back made for a ride that was comfortable for me between fill-ups on all day rides & trips.On another note, the Wee was totaled last month as a result of me getting hit from behind. I'm considering a v85tt and configuring it to run a Corbin but wonder if hbar wiring, cables, hoses, etc. have enough slack to accomodate bar risers. Are any of you guys running bar risers on your v85?ArtCorbin doesn't make a V85TT seat but will build on your seat pan. I bought a 'tall' Corbin on eBay and took 1.5" off the top. As you found with the VStrom it's very comfortable but puts the bars too far away. I'm going to try some Rox bar risers to move them further up and back.