Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall?

CBR Forum Classifieds News Photo Gallery Search Member List Timeslips Contact Sponsors Register Login

Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall?

Printable Version

CBR >> General >> New Member Area >> Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall?

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/18/2006 9:57:28 PM

transam429

Posts: 3
Joined: 7/18/2006
Status: offline

I’m looking to get a 600cc sports bike, whether it be the r6, gsxr600, or the cbr600, and all of them that I sit on are too high off the ground, I’m only 5’5” and I can only get my toes on the ground, and I’m not interested in any other types of bikes. I was told they can be lowered either 1 or 3 inches, but I also heard that lowering the bike really compromises the handling and it can cause damage and problems with the bike, so I’m not really up for getting a bike lowered. I was also told I could get the seat reupholstered and take an inch of padding out to get me lower to the ground. Does anyone have any other solution so I can at least get the balls of my feet on the ground?

Post #: 1

RE: Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/19/2006 9:18:46 AM

pitsvtec

Official CBRF Welcome Member
Posts: 5323
Joined: 7/28/2005
From: New Jersey
Status: offline

Hello & Welcome!!

I'm 5'2" and ride an F4i (not lowered). You have 3 inches on me to be complaining - LOL! The height takes some getting used to. I wouldn't lower the bike, but others have different opinions. The handling, riding, etc. just doesn't work for me. Most are not totally flat footed and that is ok, just balance your bike on one leg. What are you looking to get?

_____________________________

Ride for the love of it, not for the attention from it. See you riding!

(in reply to transam429)

Post #: 2

RE: Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/19/2006 9:57:42 AM

ejohn

Posts: 369
Joined: 11/16/2005
Status: offline

Let's be a man about it.when you ride your mountain bike don't you have to swing your but off the bike.you have been this tall for how long? surely you have figured out ways to compensate.Not tring to be mean but the bikes are a certain height for a reason.Work with the bike.

(in reply to pitsvtec)

Post #: 3

RE: Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/19/2006 12:12:36 PM

Puck

Posts: 244
Joined: 4/24/2006
Status: offline

I'm 5'6" and ride an F4i that's not lowered and its fine. Being on my tiptoes at a stop light, or even leaning slightly to one side, isn't a problem just a little getting used to. I wouldn't take any padding out of the seat either since most are already pretty hard.

Have you rode these bikes before and know that it is a problem? Or have you just sat on one sitting in a showroom?

_____________________________

Matt
2006 CBR600F4i

(in reply to ejohn)

Post #: 4

RE: Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/19/2006 12:45:42 PM

specialk

Posts: 103
Joined: 6/8/2006
Status: offline

not that height is my problem, but at lights n stuff i just keep one leg on the peg and lean on the other leg....very rarely do i have both down except maybe to push myself somewhere while sitting on it

_____________________________

05 Metallic Silver f4i
High Mount Micron Exhaust
Sportech Mirror Windshield
L.E.D. Clear Undertail Integrated turn signals
Hotbodies flush mounts
Custom Fender Eliminator

(in reply to Puck)

Post #: 5

RE: Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/19/2006 10:13:22 PM

transam429

Posts: 3
Joined: 7/18/2006
Status: offline

Well the consensus seems to be that I will have no problem on my toes, guess everyones right and I'll just get used to it. Thanx everyone. And I'm on the fence between the gsxr600 and the cbr600, I always thought the gsxr looked a lil better than the cbr, but ive alwasy been told u cant beat a honda.

(in reply to specialk)

Post #: 6

RE: Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/19/2006 10:27:03 PM

javscbr

Posts: 142
Joined: 1/19/2006
Status: offline

welcome and good luck

_____________________________

I LIVE WITH FEAR EVERYDAY, SOMETIMES SHE LETS ME RIDE

(in reply to transam429)

Post #: 7

RE: Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/20/2006 3:08:24 PM

oNi

Posts: 255
Joined: 6/22/2006
Status: offline

Good luck in getting you a bike and Welcome to the board!

_____________________________

(in reply to javscbr)

Post #: 8

RE: Why are bikes made to accomodate the tall? - 7/20/2006 6:17:13 PM

N8 Dawg

Posts: 1885
Joined: 7/18/2006
From: Middletown OH
Status: offline

Wow 5' 2" and riding is impressive. I am 5' 8" and I dont even sit flat footed. But I do the same as specialk I only put 2 feet down when I am pushing my bike, at a stop light I have one foot down, thats what most people do.

(in reply to pitsvtec)

Post #: 9