why not get your girlfriend to try it without the links?
i have a 250 that is actually raised to be as tall as a 500 (we put in a stiffer suspension for more agressive riding). my inseam is 29 inches and the seat height is about 30.5 / 31 inches. i have to take off and land on one foot, but with a bike that weighs about 300 pounds, it's not too bad. throw a pair of work boots on and i can tippie toe with both feet. usually, tho, i wear racing boots and have to do the one-foot. see if she's willing to give it a try- she may get used to it a lot faster than she thinks.