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11-02-2009, 8:33 PM
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| AKA Canyon Whore...   Join Date: 05-19-2006 Location: SO.CAL.
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| 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Hey guys a friend of mine is thinking about getting a bike for comuting and the ocational sunday ride, Hes five feet tall and can barely reach the floor even on a 250 ninja. What models would youu guys recomend for someone of this stature. thanks in advance.
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11-02-2009, 8:41 PM
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| Currently in rebuild status!!   Join Date: 07-13-2008 Location: Fairfax VA
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 | Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Either get a bike and lower it to a desired height or just get used to it. I have a couple friends in that height range that ride stock height bikes. Just takes some getting used to.
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11-02-2009, 8:55 PM
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| Setanta the 111  Join Date: 09-09-2007 Location: Caithness, Scotland
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 | Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Mate has a hornet and he is about that size, keeps dropping it though  Some choppers are really low if he dosnt have the confidence |
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11-02-2009, 11:10 PM
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| Join Date: 10-28-2008 Location: SoCal
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? He's five feet tall and wants to know what to get? Shoe lifts. Baddumpump. Thank you! I'll be here all night. |
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11-03-2009, 3:22 AM
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| Join Date: 08-19-2008 Location: Herts, UK
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Quote:
 you beat me to it, I was gonna say Cuban Heels!! | |
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11-03-2009, 3:42 AM
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| I'm a bird.. NOT a bloke!!!    Join Date: 03-15-2008 Location: Everywhere.. via the interweb
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 | Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Quote:
 It's a shame you're in the US and not here.. We have quite a few bikes which are brilliant for short people but unfortunately you guys over there didn't get them  Quote:
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 Rotten buggers**but still giggling anyway 
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11-03-2009, 4:44 AM
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Quote:
Just kidding. I'd say lowering links/shocks, but it can get expensive - depending on his budget. I got a replacement spring from a Dutch company called Hyper-Pro, and there is improvement.
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11-03-2009, 5:41 AM
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| Join Date: 10-30-2009 Location: portsmouth
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Quote:
but he has no problems as he's been riding 20+ years and is used to it. | |
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11-03-2009, 5:42 AM
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| Join Date: 08-19-2008 Location: Herts, UK
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? BMW were offering lower versions of their bikes for short-arses, they might be worth a look if you're considering a new bike at least. I actually saw a lowered BMW1200GS - it looked ridiculous mind you, why bother lowering a GS when they already make a roadster? |
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11-03-2009, 10:25 AM
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| Well...    Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Huntsville AL
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? The Ninja 250 Here is why. I assume he (or she but from now on assume generic english) is a new rider, the smaller displacement is good for learning. You stated commuting, unless there is a ton of highspeed interstate the Ninja will be up to the task and get great gas mileage. The bike is light so it will be easier to control while he gets used to the height. Not fast but they can be fun in the hills. Cheap and available. Once he is used to the height and gets more miles he can get whatever he wants. I know of a guy that is about that height that is fast and used to have a RAISED SV (suspension changes). I also know a guy that makes a CBR1000 look like a pocket bike. Humans adapt 
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11-03-2009, 12:56 PM
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| AKA Canyon Whore... Join Date: 05-19-2006 Location: SO.CAL.
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Quote:
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11-03-2009, 1:09 PM
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| AKA Canyon Whore... Join Date: 05-19-2006 Location: SO.CAL.
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Yeah, he is a new rider so a ninja 250 would prob. be the best choice.
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11-03-2009, 1:27 PM
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| I'm a bird.. NOT a bloke!!! Join Date: 03-15-2008 Location: Everywhere.. via the interweb
Bike(s): Honda, Kawasaki Posts: 8,331
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Quote:
Read >THIS< and all will be explained
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11-03-2009, 1:39 PM
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| Setanta the 111 Join Date: 09-09-2007 Location: Caithness, Scotland
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11-03-2009, 1:58 PM
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| I'm a bird.. NOT a bloke!!! Join Date: 03-15-2008 Location: Everywhere.. via the interweb
Bike(s): Honda, Kawasaki Posts: 8,331
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? Quote:
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11-04-2009, 8:54 AM
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| Join Date: 04-10-2008 Location: London
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| Re: 5'.0" tall what bike to get???? How about a Ducati Monster - very popular with the vertically challenged hear in London. |
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