Maybe I've just got long legs but...

Ned · 13-Apr-2004, 17:35

... does anyone else find that the front of their knees rests against the back of the fairings on each side? Just a bit concerned that I'm going to wear through the paint, and perhaps should put some tank protector-style patchs on (naff looking or what!), or maybe go for some carbon bits.... How good is the paint job on 749s?

Anyone else suffer from this? Maybe it's my riding position. I'm 5'11" with 32" legs, if you're interested lol

Also, I keep kicking the fairing when I put the stand down. Only a matter of time before I wear through that as well

Maybe a nice carbon scratch plate is required...

Just bored at work. Please excuse my ramblings

Ned

dickieducati · 13-Apr-2004, 17:41

shouldnt your knees be resting against the tarmac ?

im 6'1 and dont have a problem, come to think of it dont actually know where my knees end up. will check and come back sometime.

Ned · 13-Apr-2004, 18:14

Good point. And on the corners, of course they are!
Ned

dave w · 13-Apr-2004, 21:10

Ned.... if you got the mono seat you can move the seat unit back..... More room for your legs mate !!!! Failing that i'v got a hacksaw you can borrow

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13-Apr-2004, 17:41	#2
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! shouldnt your knees be resting against the tarmac ? im 6'1 and dont have a problem, come to think of it dont actually know where my knees end up. will check and come back sometime. Reply

13-Apr-2004, 18:14	#3
Ned Registered Forum User Posts: 48 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Twickenham, Middx Good point. And on the corners, of course they are! Ned Reply

13-Apr-2004, 21:10	#4
dave w Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,584 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Poole Mood: My K5 Rocks !!!! Ned.... if you got the mono seat you can move the seat unit back..... More room for your legs mate !!!! Failing that i'v got a hacksaw you can borrow Reply