Motorcycle height a problem?

**bittertwistedcute** · 5th June 2010, 18:28

LOL Agreed, I am almost allergic to the kind without wheels these days!
; )

Originally Posted by Mrs Shrek

at my age and with the amount of "babies" we have.... only the 2 wheel variety please

**Dutchee** · 5th June 2010, 19:51

Is there a different kind to two wheeled? (there is the odd 2-legged one that I do like, but they have to be odd).

I won't turn down a ride on a bike that the owner is happy with me riding (oh, except for the Rocket III, that one just intimidates me, plus I thought a week of lane-splitting on it would just be bad news for me & the bike).

I will also turn down a ride on a bike I know I'll fall in love with, if I'm not ready to ditch my baby (funnily enough, I'm not taking any bikes for a test ride at the moment). I am reminded now & then I have to take a friend's bike for a ride to see what I think of his 400, but he enjoys riding it, I enjoy riding mine and I know he's not getting rid of it anytime soon (it's only been about 1-1/2 years so far, what's a bit longer lol).

I do enjoy riding my husband's SV650 occasionally, and also enjoyed riding his GXF750 (moreso when he wasn't pillion) - oops but didn't like his MZ500 and couldn't start the TTR600, so riding that it was a case of thinking whether it was possible to stall it and if so, passing up on that opportunity (kick start only).

**MsKABC** · 6th June 2010, 09:42

Originally Posted by rie

Hey,

I wasn't saying anything about the desirability of gladius vs. anything else. my basic point is that nobody should tell you to get something because you're smaller than the average. in fact, it's your money so you have the right to buy whatever you want. my qualm is with being singlemindedly told to buy gladius because i wouldn't "fit anything else." rubbish.

I rode a Gladius. Don't worry - you didn't miss anything Rie. Should be called a Sadius. Nice communter bike, but a bit dull. I took it back and he said "What did you think?" My reply: "Ummm, needs better brakes, louder pipes, lower bars and 30 more horses." Plus I think it's fugly. I much prefer my gixxer 750.

**R-Soul** · 7th June 2010, 11:54

Originally Posted by Dutchee

The problem I find with some of these inspirational pictures/videos, is they show short chicks with talent and who probably started riding around the time they started walking.
I am a short female with no talent and started riding in my 30's. i also have no co-ordination skills to begin with, so Andrea Mayer is no inspiration for me (total envy and respect, yes).

We can't all be supermodels, we can't all be talented riders, but we can accept who we are and deal with it

Talents starts with good technique. Youd be surprised how quickly you could learn good technique and be close to 70% as good as she is witha bit of practice... the rest is probably trial and error though... still you'd be pretty good...

**Lula** · 1st July 2010, 15:09

Here is the link to my story which was published in the May issue of Motorcycle Trader News regarding motorcycle height: http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/Vi...u-go/1169.aspx

**Gremlin** · 2nd July 2010, 01:54

just remember seat height isn't the only factor. Seat and tank width have an effect as well. A taller seat but narrower could be easier than the opposite.

**Stirts** · 2nd July 2010, 09:20

Originally Posted by Gremlin

just remember seat height isn't the only factor. Seat and tank width have an effect as well. A taller seat but narrower could be easier than the opposite.

Thunder thighs is also a contributing factor

**one fast tl1ooo** · 2nd July 2010, 09:38

fat legs. no reach ground.. and my point. nice long legs

**Ratti** · 2nd July 2010, 10:08

Actually dear, ( speaking with the authority of being a fat_biker_chik ) heavy thighs dont get in the way at all. But then I am blessed with being nearly 6 foot tall so maybe I have the best of both worlds?

**DR650gary** · 2nd July 2010, 18:25

Originally Posted by Ratti

Actually dear, ( speaking with the authority of being a fat_biker_chik ) heavy thighs dont get in the way at all. But then I am blessed with being nearly 6 foot tall so maybe I have the best of both worlds?

That does create a few mental pictures!

I need another beer.

**caseye** · 5th July 2010, 22:52

I do sincerely hope that you have at least meet our Ratti and are simply taking the piss.
LOL., Ratti yer all woman, don't listen to his minds eye comments.

**flyingcrocodile46** · 5th July 2010, 23:45

I thought this would be a short thread

**Ratti** · 7th July 2010, 13:35

Originally Posted by DR650gary

That does create a few mental pictures!

I need another beer.

Originally Posted by caseye

I do sincerely hope that you have at least meet our Ratti and are simply taking the piss.
LOL., Ratti yer all woman, don't listen to his minds eye comments.

Yup all woman, and not nearly as scary as you might think!
I dont want to know what was in his minds eye....somethings oughta be kept private!