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NorthernPete wrote:Platform shoes?

sorry....

Actually i have heard of thick soled riding shoes. Makes sense to me. as long as they arent so thick you cant get your foot under the shifter...

NorthernPete wrote:Platform shoes?

sorry....

Actually.. some motorcycle boots give you a nice boost in height, its not a bad idea...you can easily get an extra inch in height, not to mention the stability that the boots give you to easily handle the bike.

Yeah that MIGHT be a little difficult to get under the shifter, UNLESS it's a heel toe shifter

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Even the rebel 250 is pretty tall, I rode one for my MSF course. Honestly (unless you're just a sportbike addict) I'd suggest switching to a cruiser style, which tend to have much lower seat heights. Dunno if those appeal to you though.

Or you could but the above shoes

kabob983 wrote:Even the rebel 250 is pretty tall, I rode one for my MSF course.

That's the first time I've ever heard "tall" and Rebel 250" in the same sentence. It really was a Rebel 250 you ride in MSF class??

Seat height on that bike is only 26.6".

Ohh for the OP, seat width also has a bit to do with getting your legs down around the bike. The more narrow it is on the side, the easier to get your feet down. My DHs cruiser is .2" shorter than the sportbike (28.9") I'm looking at. Yet I can walk the sportbike around and flatfoot much easier.

Also, when you take the MSF, it's possible that they may have a few Suzuki GN125's at the range. Couldn't hurt to ask

I learned to ride on a Kawasaki Eliminator (125cc's) and it was very short. Might not be a bad idea to check out cruisers for a first bike, they'll help you gain confidence in yourself, and your riding ability, which can later be transfered to a sportbike with a higher seat.