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The age old dilemma......
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:43 pm
by Bluefly
Three weeks on from Randy being stolen, I'm going to have to start thinking about the unthinkable and look at replacing him.
Please don't stop reading when I say I'm looking at all the options (meaning H%#da, and yes - even Y@m@h@)....
It all comes down to height for me, as usual, so I was wondering if anyone knows, out of the 2-4 year old R1's, Fireblades and ZX10's which one has the greatest height adjustability?
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:47 pm
by Smitty
Bobbi
thought about the 6R?
it might be the go for u
cheers
Smitty
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:39 pm
by photomike666
Looking through bikes of about that era (2004), they all have similar seat heights of 31.5-32.7inches. The
guide didn't have any info on adjustability though. If it's not too presonal, what height was Randy once he was lowered?
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:06 pm
by MickLC
See if you can find a few to swing your leg over, because there is a bit of variety in seat width and shape that has a big impact on how easy it is for a short arse to get their feet to the ground. I know Cath sat on the Crim down at PI and said she could touch the ground easier than on her 6.
9's have a noticeably wider tank than the 10, so the seat is shaped differently and can make it a bit trickier for shorties. I think the 12 is a bit the same.
At least it will give you a good starting point to then do the other modifications you might need.
...and I'm only going off what I've seen and been told because at 6'3" it isn't a problem for me
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:41 pm
by Lainie
I have been looking at these also mate
I can touch the ground on mates YZF1000 Thunderace I think it's a 97 model. I am more so looking at the YZF Thundercat and as you know I also have a height issue
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:33 pm
by Neka79
hmm a zzr250 would be ok...mwahahahaha
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:32 pm
by ttc
Don't shoot me but the new gixxers are good for the vertically challenged.. the seats are narrow, making it easier to touch the ground
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:30 pm
by Neka79
hmmm with so many KSRC-ians getting bikes modded (urself Booby, Colette, karen? ) im sure we can refer to some good modifyers...
ive always had the theory, get what u want and make it fit, rather than buying sumthin u dont really want...
ever thought of riding naked?? z750 maybe??
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:37 pm
by robracer
Neka79 wrote:hmmm with so many KSRC-ians getting bikes modded (urself Booby, Colette, karen? ) im sure we can refer to some good modifyers...
ive always had the theory, get what u want and make it fit, rather than buying sumthin u dont really want...
ever thought of riding naked?? z750 maybe??
636 is lower than the Z750
Bluefly keep us posted as to any test rides
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:42 pm
by dave#3
robracer wrote:636 is lower than the Z750
I was *really* surprised to read that, so I checked some figures and it seems like the 636 is actually 5 mm taller than the z750. I'd have thought the difference was more!
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/5769/5765/
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:47 pm
by robracer
dave#3 wrote:robracer wrote:636 is lower than the Z750
I was *really* surprised to read that, so I checked some figures and it seems like the 636 is actually 5 mm taller than the z750. I'd have thought the difference was more!
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/5769/5765/
oops
my mistake, wonder what the width of the seat pad is?
Did Cath sample both before buying the six
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:11 pm
by dave#3
robracer wrote:oops
my mistake, wonder what the width of the seat pad is?
Did Cath sample both before buying the six
Nah, Cath didn't sample the z750, she was never into the whole naked thing. I test rode one at Narellan while her bike was being serviced loved it!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:28 pm
by Bluefly
Thanks for your advice guys.
I'm not into naked bikes at all, so that's not an option. Nor is a 636 (don't want to go backwards in cc's). Looks-wise, I've narrowed it down to 2 models I really like (see piccies). I reckon they're both pretty s.exy!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:19 pm
by Burky
Bluefly wrote:Thanks for your advice guys.
I'm not into naked bikes at all, so that's not an option. Nor is a 636 (don't want to go backwards in cc's). Looks-wise, I've narrowed it down to 2 models I really like (see piccies). I reckon they're both pretty s.exy!!!
Ummm No 10R
Seat hight is great, i'm only 5'4 somthing and found it pritty good
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:31 pm
by Bluefly
A ZX10's definitely in the mix. Just don't want green, the black looks too small compared to Randy - but the titanium's growing on me.....