I'm short, what bike should I get
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:52 pm
I'm only 5' 3", what would you reccomend for me
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I'm short, what bike should I get
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:08 pm
Are you strong, weak, longer in the leg or torso? Inseam? Fit is a very personal, individual thing. Some cruisers have low seats, but are too heavy, if you're not too strong. I think a trip to the dealer can really give you some useful info on fit, because you can climb right on the bikes and see for yourself. Happy shopping!
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:30 pm
what style are you looking for? crusier, sport, etc...
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:50 pm
My inseam is only about 30" im looking for something sporty like a ninja. I'm pretty small so dont want something too heavy, do you think a ninja would be ok for me?
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:02 am
30" inseam, you should be okay with Ninja's . I'm only 28-29" inseam cannot flat both feet with ninja's but can handle it okay.
I went with V-Star becuz I can flat both feet and I like cruiser style as well.
The best way for you is going to the dealer and try to sit on a lot of bikes. Make sure to ask assitant for help when you're sitting on any bikes.
I went with V-Star becuz I can flat both feet and I like cruiser style as well.
The best way for you is going to the dealer and try to sit on a lot of bikes. Make sure to ask assitant for help when you're sitting on any bikes.
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:46 pm
What sport bikes do you think I could flat both feet?
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:51 pm
Your best bet would be to visit as many different dealers as practical and sit on the different bikes. Until you sit on them, you really have no idea how a particular bike will feel to you.
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:35 pm
When I was looking for a new bike, I was really suprised, to find that I fit on bikes very differently, even though they were similar styles (sport bikes, standards, and cruisers). I initially thought that the bike I ended up with would be to big, but I fit fine. Go to the dealers, sit on them all, that is the only thing that doesn't cost money.
Get the SMALLEST CC engine you can find. A Ninja 250 will be plenty if you are new to riding. I have only been riding for 2 1/2 years, and my new SV650 has more power than I will ever really need.
A 600 sport bike would probably kill you if you are inexperienced, so please stay away from those. Bear in mind that a large CC sportbike will break almost every speed limit anywhere in second or third gear (you have six)
An old beater bike is the best, so try and get one of those, unless money is no object. It teaches you to work on bikes, and it isn't so bad when you crash it (notice I said, "when you crash"). I learned to ride on a 22 year old Virago XV920, and no one ever laughed at me, it was even purple!
Get a good full face helmet (SNELL approved), a good pair of motorcycle gloves (not cheap ones from walmart), a leather riding jacket and a good pair of boots. You can probably skip riding pants (wear jeans, no shorts), but everything else is really important.
Get the SMALLEST CC engine you can find. A Ninja 250 will be plenty if you are new to riding. I have only been riding for 2 1/2 years, and my new SV650 has more power than I will ever really need.
A 600 sport bike would probably kill you if you are inexperienced, so please stay away from those. Bear in mind that a large CC sportbike will break almost every speed limit anywhere in second or third gear (you have six)
An old beater bike is the best, so try and get one of those, unless money is no object. It teaches you to work on bikes, and it isn't so bad when you crash it (notice I said, "when you crash"). I learned to ride on a 22 year old Virago XV920, and no one ever laughed at me, it was even purple!
Get a good full face helmet (SNELL approved), a good pair of motorcycle gloves (not cheap ones from walmart), a leather riding jacket and a good pair of boots. You can probably skip riding pants (wear jeans, no shorts), but everything else is really important.
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:25 pm
try one without wheels. i hear it helps out alot.
sorry, i couldnt resist
sorry, i couldnt resist
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:26 pm
Personal height and even physical strength has absolutely nothing to do with the type of bike you should ride. Riding a motorcycle is all about balance. You only need one foot on the ground, and one butt cheek on your seat, so if you have the feel and balance for your bike, height is irrelevent. Unfortunately (I'm assuming by the forum you're posting in that you're a new rider), that feel comes with experience.
Pick the size of your bike to suit your needs and your experience - not your physique. You may be limited now due to lack of experience, but down the road your only concern will be what you intend to use the bike for.
For the record, I'm 5'5", have had 8 bikes, ridden over a million miles, and have never in my life owned a bike I could straddle flat footed, not even as a new rider - so don't believe anybody who tells you that you should be flat footed sitting on a bike.
Pick the size of your bike to suit your needs and your experience - not your physique. You may be limited now due to lack of experience, but down the road your only concern will be what you intend to use the bike for.
For the record, I'm 5'5", have had 8 bikes, ridden over a million miles, and have never in my life owned a bike I could straddle flat footed, not even as a new rider - so don't believe anybody who tells you that you should be flat footed sitting on a bike.