I'm thinking about my bike test this year ..... those that have met me know how i am vertically challenged (so no comments plz lol )
what i need advise on is suggestions on what bike is best to be lowered , it will need to be quite drastic not just seat cut out
Hey fellow tyke have you done yr CBT? I'm really wanting to do my CBT/DAS this year.
I was thinking about 2WT training..have u heard of them? Or know anyone else?
I too wud need a lowered bike.. haha x
Hi Nina, I'm having the same problem, I think cruisers seem to be the best option although a friend of mine who is only 4'11" manages on a baby bandit quite comfortably. I think the best idea is to go around the dealers and sit on as many bikes as you can.
Nina didn't Andy help you sort the seat height on your bike?
The *Kawasaki Eliminator (250cc) that I have is pretty low down in the saddle, my inside leg measurement is 28", so I'm assuming Kwak do a 125 in the same/similar height, unless it's a bigger CC bike you're after for after you pass your test, so maybe they do a 500, or above, with low seat.
(*It's for sale if anyone is SERIOUSLY interested. I've lost count of the folk who have said they are deffo interested then nothing comes of it, not even a brief note to say they have changed their mind)
Scary gave good advice tho, it really is a case of try em for size.
I always wanted an on/off roader but most I sat on were too high in the saddle for me, I ended up with a Honda CM (baby cruiser) then years later I sat on a on/offy and it was ok for me. Perhaps the manufacturers are wising up that we're not all long-legged folk.
For info on bikes get a copy of the USED BIKE GUIDE, it has specs of loads of bikes including the seat heights.
Good luck with your test Nina.
Scary's advise is the best really - spend some time going around and just trying them.
Thing is, it isn't just about the seat height, it's also about how wide the seat is, how comfortable you find the riding position etc etc and the only way to find out is to try 'em.
If you need an experienced (???) eye, then I'd be happy to go round some dealers with you (just an excuse to have a closer look at yer bum to be honest).
Speedy Claire, who's about 5ft 3, bought an SV650 a while back and she thinks its the dog's wotsits, best bike she's ever had, etc. I know she had it lowered, and if you PM her I know she'll fill you in with the details.
Just a thought, but really Geoff's advice is the best, to try out as many as you can. For example, an early Guzzi Le Mans is well-suited to a shorther rider and looks dead sexy to my eyes, but only consider one if you've got HGV experience!! If you're into the classic scene Honda 400/4s are going for more sensible prices now ansd are good for those short in the inside leg.
Might be a bit far for you, but Woods in Abergele have a good reputation for being helpful to women riders.
Best of luck anyway
thank you every1 ..... Scarey my problem with the low riders are the width of the seat so what i lose in height i gain with width so no better ....
kwak no Andy didnt sort bike out .....
Geoff any excuse mate eh
i've sat on a few but when u start asking dealers if this bike can be lowered ? you get ohhh yea deffinately .... but the ask them how they dunno !!!!
on average i will need to bike to be lowered about 4" minium thats when u start messing with the bikes dynamics , just to get my tippy toe down
might be easier to stick to the 125 plus its already lowered ....
Fellow tyke we've a few around here u can do ur cbt on depends how quick u want it doing hun let me no & i'll tell u
Thanks every1 again
Just about all of the Honda 400cc bikes (CBR,VFR,CB) can all be managed by Hobbits.
Also any cruiser will be ok and as they have their centre of gravity lower they are very easy to get on with regardless of experiance.(you may also find they are way cheaper to run and insure too)
Suzuki GS500 and Kawasaki GPZ500 are both managable and light.
I find that the bigger the CC the HEAVIER the bike and when you've got short legs it doesn't help having a heavier bike.
I guess it doesn't bother some folk cos I've seen 'short stops' riding heavy bikes, they couldn't get their feet to the floor tho, and they struggled to move the bike when the engine was off, and for me it's important to be able to put my feet to the floor.
same here kwak mine arent fully on the ground on the 125 but comfortable with it wouldnt want any less foot down tho , yea bigger the cc more weight thats another consideration
lol GIXXER DAVEY..
when i learnt to drive a car... (many moons ago).. my instructor put a block of wood under the pedals for me, cos my heel wouldn't touch the floor !
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