ok... newbie is lost here

[jdubbs32584]

If she's already able to tip-toe it, shaving the seat should get her to a comfortable height.  I don't know about the 696, but  with the older Monsters narrowing the seat was almost as important as lowering.

Yup. My shallow seat lowers seat height by 20 mm and also feels more narrow, which made a huge difference for me.

I've sat (and ridden) on a 620 and 695. I'm a chick and I'm 5'2". I was tiptoeing all of them, even with a shallow seat and correct suspension for my weight. You can get a lowering link that can lower even more but if you start cranking it down you're gonna have to change the front forks as well.

And at what point are you gonna stop cranking it down? When she can flat foot the bike? At that point, she may start dragging hard parts if she leans the bike.

Just some stuff to keep in mind.

[Scottish]

Just occurred to me, I picked up a wrecked 620. It's got a lowering link installed cause the girl who had it was petite. Lemme know if you go with the 620, I can send it out.  [moto]

[psycledelic]

Remember, If you are wanting an exhaust system and you want to get it from the dealer.  Your only chance to finance it will be when you buy the bike(s).  After that, it will be a serious hit to the wallet.  Plus, with the way the economy is, you might be able to get a decent price and install.  I am sure there are different opinions on this, but just didn't want you to miss the opportunity.   

[juddmyers]

Just occurred to me, I picked up a wrecked 620. It's got a lowering link installed cause the girl who had it was petite. Lemme know if you go with the 620, I can send it out.  [moto]

That would be awesome if you still have it later!!  I am not looking to buy hers until late this summer.  When I get it bought I'll give you a holler for sure.

Judd