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August 28th, 2014, 06:15 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Nik
Location: Chicago
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 12
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Tall rider(s)
Recently while riding in to a parking lot, I got compared to a giant on a tricycle. I'm 6'3 & 160lbs.
I'm usually quite comfortable on my 250, but sometimes I wonder if I am too tall for the bike, or if there are any adjustments that could make the bike more tall-friendly especially while shifting. So 2 questions: How many of you out there are over 6'? ...and for those of you who are, any tips? |
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August 28th, 2014, 09:04 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Jacob
Location: Stockton, CA
Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R SE Posts: 326
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6'3" here and my bike is still stock in regards to controls. I fit reasonably well but I'm thinking of making some rearset adjustment plates that move the rearsets straight back an inch or so.
I also tend to sit as far forward as possible to get my knees further down so they dip past the ridge in the tank. |
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August 28th, 2014, 09:29 PM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
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 If you're comfortable, you're fine. If you're not, there are ergo fixes that might make the bike more comfortable.
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August 29th, 2014, 05:56 AM
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Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
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Great website for getting a good visual on how any changes would affect your riding position... http://cycle-ergo.com/
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August 29th, 2014, 08:54 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Nick
Location: TN
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 43
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I'm 6'2, 220lb. I've had various "full size" bikes in the past, but opted on one of these for local commuting. I've not had it out for further then a 10mi ride, nor have I exceeded 55mph as of yet, but for my purposes it suits me well... practicality supersedes how I look on it, personally.
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