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Originally posted by BDG Sorry Ladybird, been wandering round the board having a beak at all the other posts. Mmmmm! can't comment to well on the size requirement as i'm double your height and one stone heavier, or possibly double the weight and one foot taller. First guess would be a Monster witha low seat height but equally so i'm not sure of peoples height but some of the ladies ride 996(Redruth) or 750ss(Kwikbitch) and CK will tell you all about Monsters. So i'm sure you'll get loads of advice there. CK's the only one i've met and from memory she's about your height. I would say that with your size a Multistrada or an ST2 or ST4 are probably not the best choice. What am i doing in the water? I'm into dirtbikes and offroading and it was just a bit of fun [Edited on 13-8-2004 by BDG] |
BDG. If you are really 10'6" (which I have to say sounds a little implausible) then you can be forgiven for thinking those of us of average all look pretty short. However, if you are within the normal range (up to 6'7) I suggest you get an apology on here pretty damn quick - before CK sees you've suggested she's about 4" shorter than she actually is.
Ladybird. Welcome. I'm 5'6, and I'm mostly riding a 996S but haven't found any bikes I've ridden needed seat adjustments (Yamaha 600, Bandit 600S, Ninja, Daytona T595, R1, R6, VFR 750, CBR 600, 400). Too wide sometimes, too heavy, too slow, but not too high. I have a friend, however, who is exactly your height and she really struggled to find a suitable bike. She made the mistake of buying one that was too big and every time she stopped, she thought she would drop it, so it ruined her confidence. Luckily, she lives in Milton Keynes so she could get out, do loads of roundabouts, and not have to stop for traffic too often.
Being able to plant both feet flat on the ground when you stop is a major consideration. The more upright position, eg Monster, I think, gives you a feeling of greater stability. Having said that, apart from one rear end shunt, the only time I've dropped bikes is when I've stopped and put my left leg down where the road was sloping away from me. Where abouts are you based? I'd be happy to come out 'bike shopping' with you if it's anywhere within striking distance of Hertfordshire.
PS Early days on the board can be a bit daunting. Stick with it. In spite of what you might think on occasion, you're not really upsetting anyone. We're all just 'avin' a laarf'.