Helmutt Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 IP- no harm I respect your honesty. I knew what I was getting into when I posted the thread... also the parking lot was last season (at the end this season) has been all road riding...not like it mattersAh shit......my memory sucks!! Wonder why? vvv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Ahhh, maybe that was just my ex Nope, my ex too haha.........and I was the one that put on 80 pounds in the last 8 years!! Damn you chocolate!! Damn you to HELL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 If the MSF instructors were having their students place both feet on the ground' date=' then they did those students a great disservice. Both feet on the ground is fine, so long as you aren't at a traffic light, intersection, etc. They should have been instructing students to slow down as they come to a stop, using both brakes. Right before the bike is stopped, they should have shifted into first gear and then placed their shifter foot on the ground, while leaving their right foot on the rear brake. This is how you avoid the loud "clunk" that occurs when you put your bike into gear at a stop. It also makes sure that your bike is ready to roll, just in case you need to make a quick take-off. (avoid an accident, etc)[/quote']They were taught to use both brakes, but everytime I'd look over seemed everyone was putting both feet down at a stop after downshifting. I ALWAYS leave mine in gear at a stop - hate hearing that clunk from N to 1st, and you never know when you'll have to peel away from a possible asspacking coming in the mirrors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/buell/buell-blast-13968.htmlThe bike also comes with a choice of either a 27.5-inch or 25.5-inch seat height to tailor the bike for short riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 id go 250 ninja. IP is completely right on the right foot on the brake, bike in gear, left foot on the ground.If i wanted to put both feet on the ground, I'd have to ride a lawnmower( a push mower at that). Those of you have ridden with me, have seen my short little 28 inch inseam manage my sprint st and now the fz1 just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Another bike that I am able to get my feet on the ground is an fz6r, with the seat in the low seat position. Its apparently adjustable. I don't know what an fz6r goes for but they are light, nimble, and low seating positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 You check out a Buell Blast with the low seat option. That is probably the lowest seat you are going to find.I'd heard these were sweet little rides too, wish I'd jumped on buying Josh's before he upgraded......may still look into these, just a good deal on a newer lil ninja is right here now. We'll see, its her decision ultimately so what she wants is what she gets - within reason, that is:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 This one has the low seathttp://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/2638175457.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Besides then I would have to buy a HD a tank top and a 6 pk...a an then let my belly rolls flap in the wind......no thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Buell riders not = HD riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Buell riders not = HD riders Sorry other comment was on gaining 80 lbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey614 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Didn't someone have some ysr 50s for sell might be ur size . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I think I still have the "Low" seat for my old Blast... If you pick up a blast and need the lower seat, let me know... I rode it with the low for a while until I got a standard height, but when I put on the low to ride it out west for the guy that wanted to swap, I was amazed at what a difference it is. No, really... 2" can make a big difference <commence jokes> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 2" is all my wife would need on the Ninja ( and probably elsewhere on me too )but you're right - it's quite a difference, especially when it's necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Buell riders not = HD riders Buell: the only bike you can buy that HD riders, and Jap-bike riders will both look down on equally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Buell: the only bike you can buy that HD riders, and Jap-bike riders will both look down on equally That might just be why I bought 3 of them...and a Gladius, and a Pacific Coast, and a Bandit 400, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Didn't someone have some ysr 50s for sell might be ur size . I need something that I can take on the highway... do not know much about ysr50 so I may need to look up stats on some of these Edited October 18, 2011 by snot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 No need to look them up, he was joking.....YSR 50's are mini rockets non-highway toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey614 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 No need to look them up, he was joking.....YSR 50's are mini rockets non-highway toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey614 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 have seen some people swap a 250f motor into them tho. would be fun to have because there not extremely small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hell, Id put a 600 into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey614 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hell, Id put a 600 into that would be extremely scary lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I don't think were on the same page here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 You should sit on my xj600 and see if you like it. It's pretty low, very comfy for long rides, very predictable power curve and a steal at $1300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 You should sit on my xj600 and see if you like it. It's pretty low, very comfy for long rides, very predictable power curve and a steal at $1300.Do you have any picks? I also will need to sell my current bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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