2009 ride height

[tripevans]

Just bought an '09 crf450r and im 6'0" 200.  The bike has some mods to the suspension and handlebars and when I sit on it I can barely touch the ground with the tips of my toes.  Is this normal or should I lower it so that my feet can rest flat on the ground?  Thanks a lot

[UpAllNight]

I would check to see what springs where installed. Also measure the forks and shock static sag, and rider/race sag. Gotta figure out if it aint overly sprung for a heavy rider and it not budging  with your 200 pounds? Most people cant touch flat with both feet at the same time. These bike are designed to keep your feet and body high and out of the dirt. As long as you can get one good foot on the ground and dont have a problem coming to a stop and taking off, thats all you really need for ground touching.

Edited October 13, 2014 by UpAllNight

[418Stroker]

Ensure linkage has fresh grease and is not binding. Adjust race sag to around 4" and measure static sag to see if spring rate is in the ball park for your weight.

[EnglertRacing]

you don't adjust sag for your footing unless your a 12 year old girl

you set your sag at 100-110mm

are you sitting forwards towards the tank? at the lowest part of the seat

i see my dad sit on his 450 like 981230983029843 feet too far back