DaddyBuiltRacing Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Alright so im a big guy height wise and have ridden a bunch of different bikes and really cant find one that I feel 100% comfortable riding on. What kind of bike do you ride and do you feel comfortable on it, I know crotch rockets arent designed to be comfortable, but im tired of my knees in my face. BTW i'm 6'6ish just for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm 6'3" and have a ZX10. It fits me great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 i rode a 750 gsxr for a yr now see sig but im wanting to get a cruiser now and im 6'8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 6'2" and my SV650 shows more room for height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I've ridden a 99 GXR and it was prob the most comfortable i've been on a bike. Rode my friends 600 f4i and wanted to kill myself for getting on the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hell I'm 6'1" and 750 GSX R's feel too small. I think it's mainly cause I'm fat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 6'2" and my SV650 shows more room for height im 6'2 and felt cramped up on the sv650. the sv1000s fit nice and, from what ive found out, seems to be a good overall bike. leg v torso v arm length might all fit into the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 My inseam is 32 fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 my inseam is 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 my inseam is 36 ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Just buy a Fatboy. You be comfortable on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 6' 2" here and I feel like I'm on a kids bicycle riding any of the Liter bikes or smaller. I'd recommend a BUSA, 14 or something along those lines. If you are looking for more of a touring bike try the BMW K1200S. I don't know what kind of riding you do but you can always look at a Goldwing, Boulevard M109, VTX1800, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Oh jesus, are you getting a bike? Lol. Remember that 03 gixxer i had? do what i did, make some brakets that lower the rear sets, and then work on body position. thats where being comfortable on a sportbike comes from, unless your like 5' and 100 lbs lol. i'm 6'5" and 290 lbs, and i have really yet to find a bike, aside from ducati's, that i cant get comfortable on. let me know when you get one, ill help ya st it up for your height and shit, and get your suspension dialed in. Oh, i ride, well rode since some ass bag stole it off my porch, chris's 06 gixxer 1k quite alot, and that bike is probably one of the most comfortable bike i have ever rode. not a good bike to start on, as its still the only bike that has actualy scared me, but after a season on a 600/750, i would say look into something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted November 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 yeah im getting a bike. enlistment bonuses are nice!! did chris's bike get jacked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrEvil3264 Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Im 6'5, I use to ride an 04 636, which fit me well. Now I ride an 06 R1, which is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Alright so im a big guy height wise and have ridden a bunch of different bikes and really cant find one that I feel 100% comfortable riding on. What kind of bike do you ride and do you feel comfortable on it, I know crotch rockets arent designed to be comfortable, but im tired of my knees in my face. BTW i'm 6'6ish just for reference. 6'3" and I ride a Kawasaki ZZR1200. It's the ZX12r as a 'touring' model. A little more of an upright riding position and MUCH more comfortable. It has outran every 600 and 750 I have came accross and kept up with most 1000's. My brother has a ZX14 and has a very similar riding position although a little more hunched over. I would check out both bikes. If you want, you can sit on my bike when the weather breaks and see how it fits. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Shit yes they did, he rode over here like a week before thanksgiving, and ended up crashing out here since it got cold and started raining, he woke up at like 10 and his shit was gone. But yea, think about a sport touring bike if you dont have to have the baddest, fastest bike out there, they are a hoot, and like the zzr1200, are still scary fast on the top end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I am 6'6" and riding an old ASS FZR1000 which is ok but the pegs need lowered just a hair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted November 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Dude what is up with peoples bikes getting jacked in Newark? Dustin Howell, Yours and now Aces? Shits getting stupid. I like the way the r1 looks and feels, i actually went to mid-ohio yesterday and sat on one. I think that might be the bike for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Ok squidward, i'll only say this once, and then its up to you to decide what you really want. DO NOT GET A LITER BIKE! Not for your first one man, trust me, you'll enjoy the sport so much more if you get the basics down pat with out being scared shitless every other time you twist the throttle. Remember what i said about Ace's 1000? I still stand by that to, it really is the only bike i have been on that truly frightened me. 160 whp on a 55" wheelbase with easy low to mid 180's mph wise, yea it sounds cool, but bro, i really dont want to see you get fucked up or worse, and those bikes are brutal and need the rider to be at least on par with the bikes abilities. I have rode for right around 9-10 years now, but this is the first year i ever actually rode a liter bike. I rode a few busas, and while the topend rush is the same, they are much more manageable at low speeds, and contrary to popular opinion, provide a very stable platform for cornering. If and only if you really feel you want a big bore, check one of those out. But damnit, its about time you got one, get back here over the summer and you'll have to go down to southern ohio with a few of us and see what the whole point of riding a sport bike is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 haha I also like the gsxr750's. Idk we'll see what happens, I still have a month to figure out what I want. I start that job with my dad dec 2nd making 42bucks an hour so cash flow will not be an issue, get a loan have my mom make my payments while im gone for bootcamp, get out of bootcamp start getting paid from the government and finish paying it off in time to bring it with me once I get my assignment station. IDK if ill even be back in town untill roughly september ish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Whatever, sept is usual good riding still, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMpwrdhatchy Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 two weeks ago still was lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 No, it was not, however, I do remember looking forward to riding in 20* weather when i first got my bike, it was like any time was a perfect time for a ride, lol, i changed my mind about the second time I think round 2 needs to get 4 or 5 drag bikes built by spring as well, ive got my eye out for a wrecked liter or busa with a good frame for a project, and also any 01-04 gixxer 600-750's. Time to play on wheels again lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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