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Height Problem
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 2:01 am
by cheena1026
Hi I need some serious guidance. I am a petite female, which is exactly 5feet. The problem is I am TOO FEAKIN short
!! I want a sports bike and I know the only bike I could possibly ride is a 250 Ninja. When I actually mount the 250, I am on the tips of my toes. Is it possible to have a sports bike lowered? Maybe 3 or 4 inches? Or do I have to have the whole frame “manipulated”? Is that even possible? Please HELP![/i]
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 2:37 am
by TechTMW
Height problem
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:48 am
by PK
Super Sarah Online has a list of bikes for short riders and a link to a short rider's web site. When you get to her site, click on "Which motorcycle should I buy?" I'm not sure how many sport bikes are included though. Best of luck
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:55 am
by V4underme
Super Sarah's list ---->
http://www.supersarah.net/shortbikers.htm
To answer your question, yes, many bikes can be lowered via different shocks, sliding the forks up, etc.
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:15 am
by gsJack
You can lower the rear of many sportbikes with lowering links like these:
http://www.muzzys.com/catalog/chassis.html#links
The front can be generally lowered the same amount by sliding the forks up in the clamps as mentioned above.
Remember lowering the bike will reduce cornering clearance,
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:12 am
by sasuke42
I saw a review of the new Gixxer, and it said its lower and smaller than most of the sport bikes (that its better for short riders.) I'm not sure its low enough for you, but it might be something to look at.
***edit*** I just looked at the short bikes list, and there are no sportbikes that come stock for your height, so you'll have to modify whatever bike you get. a lot of the sportbikes came in just a couple inches too high so it shouldn't be too hard to do the modifications to make it short enough for you.
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:45 pm
by TechTMW
The New Buell XB12Scg comes stock w/ a 28.6" seat height.