Tourer sits too high for my short legs.

[Ishrub]

As stated earlier the R3 and Roadsters have very wide seats at the front forcing legs further apart and removing leg extension and clearance. I have a custom Russell DayLong seat re-manufactured with the stock seat base. They substantially narrow the front and it is REALLY noticeable even though at 6'1" I had no difficulty being flat footed on both feet now I am the same with bent knees still.
The other advantage of a Daylong is they install a flat transverse cross spring which distributes your weight across your arse and is the secret to their fame.

The Touring has a narrower rear frame rails than the Roadster and R3 Stds etc. to go with the narrower rear wheel, so should benefit as much or more.

 

[1olbull]

Yes you can swap for shorter shocks. it will change your clearance slightly + you may have to realign your headlight settings.

"Slightly"???
My name is Steve and I have a 29" inseam . . .
Shortly after purchase of my new motor in 2012, I tried 11½ inch Hagon Nitros to lower the seat.
The sucker drug everything at the slightest curve!
I was able to pawn them off to my M8 Tony @Mittzy shortly after purchase.
After riding with them for awhile, he did the same.
If ya ride VERY conservatively and re-route all the wiring under the rear fender, it could possibly work for you.

 

[1olbull]

I took the seat completely off and sat on frame still to high lol

Holy Crap!
Were you aMunchkin in the Wizard of OZ???

 

[scot in exile]

Holy Crap!
Were you aMunchkin in the Wizard of OZ???

cannot be the last one died two days ago.

 

[Steel]

The only way out of this predicament as I see it is this. Twice weekly sessions with Madame Whiplash and her rack. Give it a month or two and the bike will fit your new elevated stature! Simples.. and you get whipped, beaten and called naughty names into the bargain! Problem solved!!

Contact info please!

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

Contact info please!

Your wish is my command Master
Lindi St Clair - Wikipedia

 

[Scorp]

Same height as me. I got the lower progressive shocks fitted, helped a bit. I then cut some foam out of the stock seat helped a lot. By the way I do have a Classic not a tourer. I later got a custom seat, smaller front tyre, now fully flat footed with a bend at the knees.

 

[barbagris]

Your wish is my command Master
Lindi St Clair - Wikipedia

"Originally a prostitute, but now retired and confirmed as a Christian"
I'm not sure of the message intended.

 

[barbagris]

My name is Steve and I have a 29" inseam . . .

Sounds like the chat up line a mate used on his now wife. "My name is <> and I am 5 foot six and a quarter - but I lie about the quarter" . Has to be noted she is a fair bit taller.

 

[dawb]

Really the headline should state "my legs are too short for the perfect height of the tourer. "