A61 Ring Road, Derek Dooley Way, Wicker Arches, Sheffield, S3 8GZ
All roads lead to SMC Bikes
Here at SMC we understand bikers are not average!
Many newcomers & even some experienced motorcyclists are often put off, simply because the bike they fall in love with has a seat height that 'they think' prohibits them from controlling the machine safely, especially when manoeuvring the bike at low speed.
You don't have to choose a bike simply because it's the only one your feet can reach the floor on!
SMC can adjust the seat height of virtually any motorcycle, new or used & from most manufacturers too! We help you get your feet planted firmly on the floor, from a simple seat lowering, to a sophisticated engineering solution which allows us to tailor your bikes suspension to suit your height, weight & riding style!
Meet Jan & her modified Suzuki GSR 600
Jan is 4’ 11” and has always struggled to find a bike to suit her height. She previously rode a Honda CBR 400 RR but needed to change from sports bikes due to a problem with her neck following an accident.
She set her heart on a Suzuki GSR 600 but needed the bike lowering, lightening and with modified controls to meet her requirements.
The front forks and rear suspension unit were removed and expertly machined down to reduce their overall length to achieve the ride height Jan required. Custom made springs were then fitted, replacing the originals with items matched to Jan's weight. The original geometry of the bike is retained using this process.
Comfort & ride quality are also improved. Having suspension custom matched to your weight, (rather than a standard set up based on an ‘average’ person) means bumps are soaked up out on the road with none of the bone jarring shocks that the rider would otherwise experience.
The seat was modified and lowered too & Jan’s bike also features a gorgeous set of Pazzo racing levers which match her small hands perfectly and look pretty trick too! Everything is possible, now you can have almost any bike you wish, just ask Jan!
