Tall riders

[skinny]

Do taller riders find it harder at high speeds not being able to tuck in behind the windscreen like a smaller japaneese person would?

Does your head almost pop off from the draft under the helmet?

[SMOKEU]

I'm over 6 foot tall and it does get rather uncomfortable hiding in the cockpit of my CBR while doing a high speed mish.

[Shadowjack]

Do taller riders find it harder at high speeds not being able to tuck in behind the windscreen like a smaller japaneese person would?

Does your head almost pop off from the draft under the helmet?

What is this "tuck-in-behind -windscreen" you speak of...
I have tried to sit on a Daytona 955i (and it's smaller brother) after being invited to take them for a blast - and at 196cm and 115kg, it ain't happening. Any flexibility I had disappeared 20 years ago.
That's (partly) why I have a TDM850 - comfy as for those longer and shorter distances. Other folks experiences may vary, of course.

[rustic101]

I'm 6'3" and don't struggle at all. The helmet is also very comfortable too (bit heavy, n103), then again I have only ever tucked down a dozen or so times..

[Berries]

I'm 6' 2" and my head is still attached. But then tucking in is for the race track. On the road you look like a dick.

[Big Dave]

Fairings are ghey.

[Conquiztador]

Apehangers rule!

[SMOKEU]

I'm 6' 2" and my head is still attached. But then tucking in is for the race track. On the road you look like a dick.

If you're trying to break the land speed record you have to tuck yourself in!

[Grubber]

Ask Andrew Stroud!

[pzkpfw]

A new double-bubble screen off TradeMe made a lot of difference on my Z750S. The overall height doesn't seem to be the whole story, but how the air-flow works. I now have a "sweet spot" of less-disturbed air exactly at the level my head is for normal riding.

It might be a case of trying different sizes and shapes until the best one is found.

[skinny]

I'm 6' 2" and my head is still attached. But then tucking in is for the race track. On the road you look like a dick.

Im 6'2 and im not talking about when you are doing 103 km that would be silly.

[Swoop]

No.
10chars.

[celticbhoy]

I'm 6'4 and found it hard to fit most sportbikes so ended up with the ST4s with higher bars. Don't find the wind an issue but its always the seat - pegs- tank triangle that determines fit. Otherwise I end up with knees around my ears and that should be reserved only for the babes!!!

[skinny]

I'm 6'4 and found it hard to fit most sportbikes so ended up with the ST4s with higher bars. Don't find the wind an issue but its always the seat - pegs- tank triangle that determines fit. Otherwise I end up with knees around my ears and that should be reserved only for the babes!!!

Yep think next time round i will try a naked sport with different position considering im not that little. At least i have adjustable rear sets to change the angle of the foot posiition.

[imdying]

I'm 6' 2" and my head is still attached. But then tucking in is for the race track. On the road you look like a dick.Oh noes, someone won't like the way you look :crybaby:

[Headbanger]

Does your head almost pop off from the draft under the helmet?

Buy a better helmet, or at least one better suited for your riding style.

One of my helmets feels like its been caught by a skyhook as soon as I hit 100mph,massive strain on my head, Yet I have another that sits firm and comfortable at speeds well in excess of that figure.

I don't do much "tucking in", being a fat bastard with a penchant for naked bikes and sitting on a bike rather then lying on it.

[george formby]

What is this "tuck-in-behind -windscreen" you speak of...
I have tried to sit on a Daytona 955i (and it's smaller brother) after being invited to take them for a blast - and at 196cm and 115kg, it ain't happening. Any flexibility I had disappeared 20 years ago.
That's (partly) why I have a TDM850 - comfy as for those longer and shorter distances. Other folks experiences may vary, of course.

I've got the same problem, nothing bends anymore & by a bizarre quirk of fate ( spooky music ) sat on the very same model of bike & was contorted from the wrists back. Bit of a shame, might give yoga a try.

[imdying]

Buy a better helmet, or at least one better suited for your riding style.He might be right... some helmets are shit fits, some are head pullers, some are noisy, some fog up. Find a good shop that will let you take each one that fits for a long enough hoon to test those things if you can. Don't get that from buying off the internet!

[javawocky]

I'm not that tall, but when I popped out of the bubble a little too soon when slowing down over the start finish light at Hampton downs the first time, the lift from the air going over my helmet added an extra 1/2" to my height.

[skinny]

He might be right... some helmets are shit fits, some are head pullers, some are noisy, some fog up. Find a good shop that will let you take each one that fits for a long enough hoon to test those things if you can. Don't get that from buying off the internet!

I do have a shit helmet its pretty old and not very technical.

[skinny]

I'm not that tall, but when I popped out of the bubble a little too soon when slowing down over the start finish light at Hampton downs the first time, the lift from the air going over my helmet added an extra 1/2" to my height.

What kind of speed would you be hitting on the start finish line?

[imdying]

I do have a shit helmet its pretty old and not very technical.That's all the excuse you need to treat yourself :D

[Big Dave]

He might be right... some helmets are shit fits, some are head pullers, some are noisy, some fog up. Find a good shop that will let you take each one that fits for a long enough hoon to test those things if you can. Don't get that from buying off the internet!

Here's one I prepared earlier....

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[javawocky]

What kind of speed would you be hitting on the start finish line?

On the old SV thou I was getting about 240k's indicated. Probably lifted my head at about 220k's the one time :Oops: I wouldn't recommend it till you are slowed at least a little bit, but sitting up really helps slow you down fast - when you are used to it.

[Toaster]

I am also over 6ft tall but find the Hayabusa shape excellent for wind deflection.

Possibly not so much of a sheep deflector though.....

[imdying]

See now that's value added. Staying relevant in the market place in the face of hordes of others who only have raw dollars to compete on, that's proactiveness that's to be applauded :Punk:

[Flip]

I am also over 6ft tall but find the Hayabusa shape excellent for wind deflection.

Possibly not so much of a sheep deflector though.....

Sheep are thicker than air!

[Sable]

When I tuck in on my GB it adds 5 kmph to my top speed. Bahaha