Triumphrat

bueller · 01-03-2009, 08:38 PM

The Legend is even lower than the thunderbird and I was wondering how triumph lowered the seat height on the legend compared to the stock thunderbird.Is the rear shock and front forks shorter?I would like to increase the seat height as much as possible as I find it to cramped for my 6'3 frame.Thanks for any advice.

Tbirdnz · 01-03-2009, 09:28 PM

As far as I remember the Legend has shorter rear suspension link-bones than the Thunderbird-Adventurer, maybe someone who has done this mod can confirm but I believe changing to the longer links will give you more height.

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BigAl8295 · 01-04-2009, 12:09 AM

Changing the links will change the seat height, but if you don't change the front height as well you will screw up the handling.

Proffa66 · 01-04-2009, 06:40 AM

Legend is lowered by suspension, subframe and seat.
If you feel cramped when driving, then changing those dogbones isn't the answer. Actually with T-Bird's seat and the subframe you can have more "room", sitting higher comparing to your footpegs.
Changing dogbones and front fork springs changes only bikes centre of gravity point and you sit higher comparing to the ground level.

BigAl8295 · 01-04-2009, 10:12 AM

He could have padding added to the seat to make it sit higher.

flybiker251 · 01-04-2009, 11:35 AM

I had my Legend raised by changing out the longer dog bones for the shorter ones used on the Tbird. It raised the seat more than an inch and it is much more comfortable to sit while stopped. It also raised the bike's underbelly and makes cornering less of a sparks and hard parts affair. It probably doesn't affect the ride position but I feel more planted while stopped. Just a thought.
Flybiker

Woody1911a1 · 01-04-2009, 12:23 PM

this is how to lower a t-bird , just do it in reverse and make 7" dogbones . it will quicken the steering a bit .

Legend drop links will do the trick. These dog bone looking things on the rear suspension from a legend will lower it 1" & 1/4
Or you can make your own, 1"X1/4" mild steel flat bar. Cut to 8.5"
STock links are 7" centre to centre.
To lower 1 inch holes are drilled 7&1/4" c to c
To lower 1 1/2" 7&3/8" c to c
To lower 2" 7&1/2 c to c
Drop the fork legs through the triple trees a maximum of 5/8"

By the way I forgot to mention the holes in the drop links are 15/32" diameter

ssevy · 01-04-2009, 12:26 PM

If you are talking about being cramped because of the lack of room between your hips and your feet, try aftermarket pegs which are flatter in profile, and give you a bit more room. I changed to a Triumph King/Queen seat and Kuryakyn pegs, which gave me more room, and eased the tension on my hips. Custom seat adjustment would be even better, but too much height may then make the handlebar position uncomfortable, and possibly affect the handling in a negative way. I'm 5'11", and have a 30" inseam, and I am just comfortable on my Legend. I've always thought this bike would be a perfect fit for someone shorter, as the fit is close, and the seat height allows both feet to be flat on the ground when stopped.

bueller · 01-04-2009, 10:59 PM

I am after both more ground clearance and more leg room.I did not realize the sub-frame was different as well maybe I should have waited till a thunderbird came up.I like the wheels and the blacked out motor.Any one want to lower their Thunderbird?

Proffa66 · 01-05-2009, 06:09 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1|240%3A1318

This is only subframe I could find. Needs paint.
If you change also your dogbones to shorter ones, buy also progressive front fork springs. I have no idea how Legends front forks are different comparing T-Birds, but I remember that I read somewhere that Legends front fork springs are shorter than T-Birds.