Are you in Whakatane?

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http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=333473790

Has anyone got one of these, or ridden one? Seat height important, I am only 5ft 2!!!!

What are they like, looking at the Gladius but I like this... serious thoughts... what are the differences.

If your in Whakatane, any chance of checking this out for me, and giving me some feedback, willing to come down for a look see myself if it weighs up right.

Thanks
Kim

[hellokitty]

When I was looking for a new bike, I searched for the model specs on line - it will give you seat height and weight etc. There is a thread somewhere with a link to a site where you type in your height and choose the model of bike and it shows you the riding position and leg lenght etc. Its pretty cool but it did show me the bike I wanted, i couldn't reach the ground, even with tippy toes :angry:

[hellokitty]

This is the website -

http://cycle-ergo.com/

There is an option to show "feet on the ground" as well as riding position

[Tink]

This is the website -

http://cycle-ergo.com/

There is an option to show "feet on the ground" as well as riding position

Thanks, I know the Gladius fits, but they don't sell the GSR600 anymore, so not listed on site! :)

[Little Miss Trouble]

Google is your friend!

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_gsr_600_2007.php

Edit: Keep in mind that an IL4 will be wider than a twin, which for us shorties can make a big difference also

[Tink]

Google is your friend!

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_gsr_600_2007.php

Edit: Keep in mind that an IL4 will be wider than a twin, which for us shorties can make a big difference also

30.9 " Thanks... now I am wondering if we can adjust the dog bone?

[trailblazer]

if the seat height is good for you before you come down for a look get them to take it into underwoods for a check and get them to give you a report on the bike. They will give you an honest opinion. I would have a look for you but I don't have enough experiance to be checking a bike out for others.

[Little Miss Trouble]

30.9 " Thanks... now I am wondering if we can adjust the dog bone?

It has the same seat height as the Gladius.

If its only a little bit to tall I'd look at a custom seat before thinking about trying to lower it. Added bonus being that it you'll likely come out with a more comfy seat too

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It has the same seat height as the Gladius.

If its only a little bit to tall I'd look at a custom seat before thinking about trying to lower it. Added bonus being that it you'll likely come out with a more comfy seat too


Ok sounds good... what do you think of the one on trademe?

[Tink]

if the seat height is good for you before you come down for a look get them to take it into underwoods for a check and get them to give you a report on the bike. They will give you an honest opinion. I would have a look for you but I don't have enough experiance to be checking a bike out for others.

Heh thanks for that ... excellent idea!

[Little Miss Trouble]

Ok sounds good... what do you think of the one on trademe?

Have you ridden an IL4? They can take a little getting used to after riding a twin they have far less engine braking and scream like a cut cat with aftermarket exhausts :woohoo:

I'm not a suzuki fan but it looks fairly tidy, will sound good with the yoshi.

Brought in 08 & only done 5000km so likely to still be shod in stock tyres which it may be prudent to change in case the rubber has gone 'off.' Pilot Road 2's would be a good replacement.

[Mully]

.Brought in 08 & only done 5000km so likely to still be shod in stock tyres which it may be prudent to change in case the rubber has gone 'off.' Pilot Road 2's would be a good replacement.

Looks nice, I would have thought the same about this tyres, but the ad says a new rear.

Someone's been naughty to eat an OEM rear in 5K on that thing.

OP - I agree - get a bike shop to look at it for you. Too many times on KB this has happened and turned into a shit fight if something goes wrong with the bike 5 minutes later.

[Little Miss Trouble]

Looks nice, I would have thought the same about this tyres, but the ad says a new rear.



Haha I must have skipped over that bit.

Odd, the SV I had, had done 15000km on a stock rear when I brought it (which had become so squared that it resembled a car tyre :facepalm:)

[Maha]

Haha I must have skipped over that bit.

Odd, the SV I had, had done 15000km on a stock rear when I brought it (which had become so squared that it resembled a car tyre :facepalm:)

Dont need a side stand when they get like that.

[porky]

Dont need a side stand when they get like.

Sounds crazy, but its a trend in the USA for the cruiser boys. MC tyre up front, car tyre on the rear.

[PrincessBandit]

Edit: Keep in mind that an IL4 will be wider than a twin, which for us shorties can make a big difference also

I'm 5'2" max in bare feet and ride a 650 bandit. One of the reasons we chose this bike for me was the adjustable seat height (goes down to 770mm at lowest).

In addition I had the saddle foam reshaped for a very reasonable price in Tauranga, the suspension softened out to the max (for my 65kg weight), and finally splashed out $150 to have the soles of my boots built up. So, some additional cost there but boy what a difference it has made to keeping the bike of my dreams and comfortable riding.

[PrincessBandit]

p.s. I have sat on GSXRTrace's lowered GSX600 and was astounded at how low to the ground it was. Felt a bit strange laying over the tank though (short arms and all that) given that the GSF is a more upright riding style. Having said that I'd have been very interested in one if I was still in the market looking for a bike.

[rapid van cleef]

i m in whakatane but i would never buy a bike without seeing it or riding it. its a big investment and to take someones word that you may not know is not stacking the odds in your favour.

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i m in whakatane but i would never buy a bike without seeing it or riding it. its a big investment and to take someones word that you may not know is not stacking the odds in your favour.

I would never buy sight unseen... I would come down and check it out .... but would be a waste if it was not checked out by someone more experienced!

I have a few months to look around, and see what suits, so far the gladius comes up, but this one just looked pretty good, mind you price wise not so sure.

[rapid van cleef]

also, set height is not a real indicator of how youre feet will reach the floor or not. its also the width of the bike and seat shape etc