seat height

I know, get a different bike, but I have been thinking of various ways to go from tippy toes to close to flat footed on my new 19 Panigale V4S.

First Question: Does moving the preload adjusters on the Ohlin rear spring change the ride height at all? i.e. Putting the adjusters all the way to the top should make the ride softer and thereby slightly lower. I am only 136 lbs and have been riding for almost 60 years now. I love this bike and will not give up on this. I have riden the bike and have no real problem with stopping/feet down, but my wife says that if I don't get it lowered, I cannot ride it. Ugh. Help.

Second: The V2 Pirelli Diablo Super tire is a 55 profile. That should help, but I understand that the computer input will be off slightly. that surely can be corrected. 16mm shorter diameter means 8mm lower tire in relation to the bike axle.

Third: The AELLA JAPAN DUCATI PANIGALE V4 V4 S LOWER LINK PLATES LOWER LINK KIT- claims 22mm (almost an inch)

Please no negative comments. At 73 years old, I should be in a wheel chair right? Not me. Going strong and full of life.

Mad props for the age and you'r commitment!

Incredible!

For your first question, logic dictates that there will be a slight drop in height and a more stable front end as per this thread: http://ducatiforum.com/ducati-v4/39229-v4-instability.html

About your second question, your assumption is right but a system calibration should sort, as far as I know any offsets that come from the tires.

I have no experience regarding your third question so maybe someone else can chime in!

Respect!

badtbon said:

I have riden the bike and have no real problem with stopping/feet down, but my wife says that if I don't get it lowered, I cannot ride it. Ugh. Help.
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Only one change to make if you can ride it without any problem and its only your wife saying you can't ride it..

I suggest seat first. Which seat are you using. You can have your seat shaved inch or so to lower the seat. You can have seat people do it or you can do it yourself. I did with mine and I love it.
I added gel on it while shaving and different sticky material since I track only.

badtbon said:

I have riden the bike and have no real problem with stopping/feet down, but my wife says that if I don't get it lowered, I cannot ride it. Ugh. Help.

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Just curious - did something happen for her to adopt this position?

Gattaca?

badtbon said:

Please no negative comments. At 73 years old, I should be in a wheel chair right? Not me. Going strong and full of life.

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What did you decide on doing to lower your bike?