Which Bike?

**GurlRacer** · 7th August 2008, 18:25

So I have a problem.... I wanna get into riding bikes, but I have a big problem..

I'm short. Very short. 155cm!

So, the question is, which bikes out there will suit a short ass like me? Or should I just stay being a pillion! (even thats a struggle sometimes haha!)

I was looking at my uncle's 125, but thats not road legal of course, so would have to look into that, but is there any other options??

Cheers!

**Griffin** · 7th August 2008, 18:35

What type of bike do you want to ride? Cruiser? Sports? Adventure? Touring? There are probably good recommendations in each of the categories...

**FJRider** · 7th August 2008, 18:38

Do a tour of the bike shops...and see what fits...

**98tls** · 7th August 2008, 18:43

Its actually not that hard to lower a bike to suit a shorty,a longer "dog bone" for lack of a better term can be made without to much trouble,pull the forks up to match the rear and bingo away you go.Just have to be a bit careful with car-park speed humps etc.

**Cruisin' Craig** · 7th August 2008, 18:47

There will be loads of good bikesw out there for you. I have a mate who has been riding for I think 14 years now, and after owning all sorts of bikes he has now settled on a Cagiva Mito 125 because he says it's the most fun thing he's ever ridden.

Just spend a few good fun Saturday mornings doing the rounds of the local bike stores and browsing through the bikes. I guarantee you'll find something you like that suits :-)

**mojojojo** · 7th August 2008, 20:14

I am a bit bigger than you - 171cm, but i have a Suzuki VL250. It feels quite low to the ground, so you could try that! I keep wondering if i am too big for it!!!

**<Rhino>** · 7th August 2008, 20:22

I'm sure theres bikes out there that will fit you just fine, just a matter of getting amounst it and seeing what there is.

**jrandom** · 7th August 2008, 20:24

Originally Posted by GurlRacer

So I have a problem.... I wanna get into riding bikes, but I have a big problem..

You'd fit an EL250 just fine. You could buy Stickchick's one off her when she gets her full licence in three months time. (She says she'll be happy to deliver it...)

Any 250 cruiser, in fact, would do the trick nicely.

Joni's about your size, and she rode a Yamaha Zeal quite happily for some time. You might try one of those (shitloads faster than any of the mini cruisers).

Just get out there and see what fits, I guess.

**MadDuck** · 7th August 2008, 20:32

Originally Posted by GurlRacer

So I have a problem.... I wanna get into riding bikes, but I have a big problem..I'm short. Very short. 155cm!

Ha...join the club. There are not a lot of options out there for us vertically challenged believe me I know!

I had no problems with the VTR250 strangely enough but even when the SV650 was lowered it was a struggle. Now I have no problems whatsoever with the Harley.

A lot of it will come down to confidence. I have seen some pretty tiny gals on huge bikes and they have my utmost respect. Like already said its best to get out and sit on as many as you can before you decide.

**Sparky Bills** · 7th August 2008, 20:51

There are a few options...
Honda CBR150
Honda CBR125
Suzuki FXR150
Suzuki GN125

Just to name a few

Good luck in your search

**Gubb** · 7th August 2008, 20:55

The Honda CBR125 Yamaha 125-R look pretty awesome.

**newby** · 7th August 2008, 21:38

Hey GR, only got my bike today, but it seems perfect for me and im only 5'5 on a good day! I also found it the most comfortable position when moving and when stopped for my height out of all the different cruisers i sat on

**T.W.R** · 7th August 2008, 21:43

Originally Posted by 98tls

a longer "dog bone" for lack of a better term can be made without to much trouble,pull the forks up to match the rear and bingo away you go.

Trying to put some one in hospital Mike ???

NEVER make your own dog bones (linkage arms)

There's plenty of aftermarket options available and they're made from the appropriate materials & designed properly to take the forces that the linkages are exposed to.

**98tls** · 7th August 2008, 21:48

Originally Posted by T.W.R

Trying to put some one in hospital Mike ???

NEVER make your own dog bones (linkage arms)

There's plenty of aftermarket options available and they're made from the appropriate materials & designed properly to take the forces that the linkages are exposed to.

Actually mate thats exactly what i meant to say,didnt have any visions of her rushing out to hubbys shed to make one.

Fair call though i should have worded it a bit different.

**howdamnhard** · 7th August 2008, 21:50

Originally Posted by GurlRacer

So I have a problem.... I wanna get into riding bikes, but I have a big problem..

I'm short. Very short. 155cm!

So, the question is, which bikes out there will suit a short ass like me? Or should I just stay being a pillion! (even thats a struggle sometimes haha!)

I was looking at my uncle's 125, but thats not road legal of course, so would have to look into that, but is there any other options??

Cheers!

Nah stuff being a pillion,get a bike.Cruisers have low seats,but it depends on what kind of bike you like.