Weight of bikes...

[howdamnhard]

Just need to spend the time to convert all the measurements etc. Which Im a bit short of at the moment lol.

Ye sorry I didn't have the time either. Went for a night ride Thursday night with the Sth Akl Thursday night boys. Didn't know where the hell I was but was good fun outback roads of Drury,Wiauku and Pukekohe. Had one moment when the front slid out on gravel on an apex but it regained grip. Nice clear night if not a bit chilly.

[KYOTIK]

when looking at bikes weight was not the issue hight is iv got a zxr kawasaki and and can touch the ground fine but when i had a ride on my m8s sizuki dr400 motard it was very difficult when i stoped even though it is light as i am a short ass i could only just touch the ground making it hard to ballance

[denefoster]

For what it's worth, my partner is of similar size (5'5", 52Kg) and rides a 94 KLE 250 as her first bike. It's a pretty tall/heavy (140Kg dry) dual purpose bike, original seat height was 805mm and we've had some foam cut out which makes the seat 780mm now. She wasn't too keen on it, as she couldn't get both feet on the ground like she could at her 1 day training course (GN125 or CB100 or something like that). But she's learned to scoot onto one butt cheek, be happy with just one foot down, and learn where not to stop. She still eyes up the GNs with the even lower seats.. but she's persevering, and I think not relying on two flat feet will actually pay out in the end. Not to mention the planning low speed maneuvering and other thinking thats required.

[Thani-B]

Ye sorry I didn't have the time either. Went for a night ride Thursday night with the Sth Akl Thursday night boys. Didn't know where the hell I was but was good fun outback roads of Drury,Wiauku and Pukekohe. Had one moment when the front slid out on gravel on an apex but it regained grip. Nice clear night if not a bit chilly.

SATNR.. Ive done it once, been planning on doing it again but Im too much of a wuss, dont like cold and wet, so prob wont do it again until summer.

She still eyes up the GNs with the even lower seats.. but she's persevering, and I think not relying on two flat feet will actually pay out in the end. Not to mention the planning low speed maneuvering and other thinking thats required.

I agree with you with that. I think that mastering it while you are learning to ride will definitely help in the long run. I feel like I am going to have to learn to ride again when I move on to bigger bikes, but not much I can do about it now.

[howdamnhard]

SATNR.. Ive done it once, been planning on doing it again but Im too much of a wuss, dont like cold and wet, so prob wont do it again until summer.



I agree with you with that. I think that mastering it while you are learning to ride will definitely help in the long run. I feel like I am going to have to learn to ride again when I move on to bigger bikes, but not much I can do about it now.

Yeh its cold but don't let that stop you riding.It was a beautiful day today, I hope you got out on your bike.There must be some nice roads out your way and some other learner riders there to.Get together or just go for a ride by yourself,but go.Practice makes you better. Ride in the day when the weather is nice,learn what you can from more experienced riders and then try apply it.

Any new bike is like learning to ride again to some degree and is a good thing until you laern and master its nuances,those who don't often come unstuck.

[Thani-B]

Yeh its cold but don't let that stop you riding.It was a beautiful day today, I hope you got out on your bike.There must be some nice roads out your way and some other learner riders there to.Get together or just go for a ride by yourself,but go.Practice makes you better. Ride in the day when the weather is nice,learn what you can from more experienced riders and then try apply it.

Any new bike is like learning to ride again to some degree and is a good thing until you laern and master its nuances,those who don't often come unstuck.

Yes went out today, out to Kariotahi for a picnic with monkeymsea. And had a short ride yesterday as well. Last time I rode in the cold I got one lol. I struggle to stay warm normally so riding in the cold isnt a very good option for me.

[howdamnhard]

Yes went out today, out to Kariotahi for a picnic with monkeymsea. And had a short ride yesterday as well. Last time I rode in the cold I got one lol. I struggle to stay warm normally so riding in the cold isnt a very good option for me.

Good to hear you got out and about with monkeymsea. I to have trouble staying warm having no insulation on me bones.

[Muppet]

Even a very small chick (or guy) can pick up quite a large bike if they use the correct technique.

Jesus, don't dpex hear you say that!!!!!!

[DIN PELENDA]

Nobody weighs 45kg. That's about the size of a decent lunch.

My 9 year old son weighs 45 kg, and my big dog Rote , but trust me my friend Tiny Bee is around 45 kg.

[Snails pace]

Big guys are handy like that - I've had them step in and pick my bike up for me too.The trick is to look helpless,then they fall over themselves trying to help.

A gray beard helps as well.

[madbikeboy]

Yes went out today, out to Kariotahi for a picnic with monkeymsea. And had a short ride yesterday as well. Last time I rode in the cold I got one lol. I struggle to stay warm normally so riding in the cold isnt a very good option for me.

Polyprops from Kathmandu. Wait for their 50% off sales and they're reasonably priced. Neck warmer is also a good idea. Or a balaclava (for the giggle factor at servo's mostly). Also, good socks and polyprop gloves. I suffer from the cold as well.

[Thani-B]

Polyprops from Kathmandu. Wait for their 50% off sales and they're reasonably priced. Neck warmer is also a good idea. Or a balaclava (for the giggle factor at servo's mostly). Also, good socks and polyprop gloves. I suffer from the cold as well.

Yes I seem to be living in my thermals at the moment. Neck warmer, hmm think I might add that to my list of things to buy.

[James Deuce]

Polyprops from Kathmandu. Wait for their 50% off sales and they're reasonably priced. Neck warmer is also a good idea. Or a balaclava (for the giggle factor at servo's mostly). Also, good socks and polyprop gloves. I suffer from the cold as well.

Check prices carefully.

They've been prosecuted before, and they will be again for selling stuff at full price with a 50% off sticker on it.

[Owl]

Perhaps look at the merino thermals from the Warehouse. They often have 50% off and they're much nicer than polyprops. On sale, a top will be about $25 and $20 for the lower half.

[caseye]

Thani-B whatever you do, take your time, if you go straight to a bigger (750) make damnd sure it fits well.
Don't get any bike lowered ask Pretty Billy about having that done on her first (race prepped) GXr.
It's pleasing to see so many people here offering their ideas and support, I wish that those who thought it inconsequential to throw away lines like
" stick to scooters" had at the very least taken the time to ask if you were a confident/competent rider and or to actually see you ride, as many of us in these threads have.
Don't worry about them though, main thing, get a good fit for you, I know you'll be able to ride it, I've seen the way you handle that GN.