Are you in Whakatane?

[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.

[Tink]

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