this chick needs help!

jdshalimar · 08-29-2005, 5:23 PM

i just bought my first rc51 and let me start off by saying omfg-i am in love and my bf is pissed. anyway my prob is that i am only 5'3 and i have 2 toes touching the ground . how can i lower this beast. i figure 2 inches would be good. oh and how can i keep my ass from baking in stop and go traffic. just seems like there is too much heat coming from the bike. has anyone else had this prob. thanks for any advice you can give.

sheepofblue · 08-29-2005, 5:28 PM

I would not lower it, this will affect handling in bad ways (there are other short folks on the site that ride stock height bikes).

but I think no on heat, everyone recommends the fins but this will not help at low speed. They just run hotter

That said I like mine a lot also.

Oh and what year is yours? And welcome

Start saving for Grattan and join the RC army

jdshalimar · 08-29-2005, 5:34 PM

it is on 01. akp carbon exaust, carbon flush signals, power comander, solo seat, hotbodies undertail, race tech forks, ohlins race package. oh...i guess im tooting my horn a little too much....honk honk!!!! cant help it. thanks for the welcome! i guess i need to get used to using my tippy toes when i stop!!!

HondaGalToo · 08-29-2005, 5:37 PM

I'm only about an inch to an inch and a half taller than you. I just scoot my butt off the seat when I stop so I get my left foot planted on the ground. Other than that, I'm on my toes, too. I've been riding so long it's not an issue. I never wanted to lower any of my bikes, as I didn't want to compromise handling and ground clearance. Welcome!

oldgoat · 08-29-2005, 6:16 PM

Platform shoes, have someone shave foam out of the seat. Should give you a couple of inchs.

matt232 · 08-29-2005, 6:25 PM

and

Couple of similar discussions at a local forum.....mainly aimed at new riders on 250cc bikes but there are a number of other tips (remolding the seat, etc) to help you get your feet on the ground. There are a couple of girls on huge bikes that do an amazing job with only tippy toe contact with the ground, completely blows me away everything I see their mastery of their bikes. So it can definately be done.

http://www.netrider.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4344

http://www.netrider.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8717

And an .org thread
Have you ever feared your bike?

sheepofblue · 08-29-2005, 6:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jdshalimar

it is on 01. akp carbon exaust, carbon flush signals, power comander, solo seat, hotbodies undertail, race tech forks, ohlins race package. oh...i guess im tooting my horn a little too much....honk honk!!!! cant help it. thanks for the welcome! i guess i need to get used to using my tippy toes when i stop!!!

baaa

sounds very nice! Pics!

CBRVFR · 08-29-2005, 6:48 PM

I know something about riding sportbikes with SLS (short leg syndrome) . The Hondagals tower over me!

Lowering your bike will compromise the degree to which you can safely lean, and thus maybe your safety as well.

1 foot flat on the ground is better than two tenuous tiptoes. Hang off enough so that the bike remains upright, that's a heavy machine if it starts to go over. ( This will allow cooling for half of your butt, too!) You'll have to maintain a strategy about which foot you put down, staying in gear, being careful to not step in holes, etc.

The good news is that by doing that you get to ride a capable, expert bike rather than a cruiser.

Welcome!

ND4SPD · 08-29-2005, 7:09 PM

mr_rua · 08-29-2005, 7:17 PM

Where are the leg humpers?

atr911 · 08-29-2005, 7:18 PM

I've NEVER met a woman who said '2 inches would be good'.

sheepofblue · 08-29-2005, 7:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_rua

Where are the leg humpers?

She has an RC not an R1

We want RC pics!

Getsome · 08-29-2005, 8:36 PM

Welcome to the .org. Post some pics...

jdshalimar · 08-29-2005, 10:44 PM

i have to wait till the weather is better. the hurricane screwed up all my plans. it rained like hell the day that i bought it. and ill be damned a hurricane after that. but trust me. ill get u guys some pics. and thanks for being awsome people. i was starting to get mad cause i was looking for a rc51 forum and couldnt find one that was worth a crap. but i think me and the beast have found a home!!!!

jdshalimar · 08-29-2005, 10:46 PM

oh and sheepofblue dont be sad i also have an 05 cbr1000rr. if that makes you feel any better. well might as well be mine...its my honey's bike and he hardly ever rides it....someone has to keep the dust off that in line 4!!!!

sheepofblue · 08-29-2005, 10:47 PM

Beware the sheep though

Bacchus · 08-29-2005, 11:13 PM

Welcome!

Zeeman · 08-30-2005, 5:52 AM

Daytona make a special boot for women (The Lady GTX star I think) it has a thick sole for shorter ladies - I think it's about an inch thick.

Just a thought.

Z...

tnarinen · 08-30-2005, 7:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeeman

Daytona make a special boot for women (The Lady GTX star I think) it has a thick sole for shorter ladies - I think it's about an inch thick.

Just a thought.

+1. A very good thought that is. I think one should aim to use all the other tools (thick soles, thinner saddle, practised technique keeping it upright...) before actually lowering the bike. The other options are kind of "free" eg. they do not have any ill effects on the geometry/handling/ground clearance of your bike, whereas lowering will.

jdshalimar · 08-30-2005, 8:23 AM

thanks guys...i will just buy some platforms and call it a day. i was interested in lowering this bike only because my daughter likes to ride and i felt unsafe on tiptoes with her. but hey i can touch the ground so i guess that is all that matters. hahah besides i have to get a seat before she can ride cause right now all i have is a solo seat. btw: thanks everyone!!!

sizmtrz · 09-20-2005, 9:47 PM

lower it by trading it in on a DUC 749R

jdshalimar · 09-20-2005, 11:43 PM

well dont worry....not going to lower it at all....ive become pretty good at using my tippy toes.....lol.

matt232 · 09-21-2005, 5:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeeman

Daytona make a special boot for women (The Lady GTX star I think) it has a thick sole for shorter ladies - I think it's about an inch thick.

Just a thought.

Z...

Yep the Lady Star GTX is the one (middle of this page half way down). It has adjustable calf area as well as the raised sole.

Was chatting to someone last night, who'd ordered the same boot. If you want to chat to her once she gets them she is the owner of this womens riding forum. Tell her I sent ya jdshalimar.

sheepofblue · 09-21-2005, 8:15 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

Yep the Lady Star GTX is the one (middle of this page half way down). It has adjustable calf area as well as the raised sole.

Was chatting to someone last night, who'd ordered the same boot. If you want to chat to her once she gets them she is the owner of this womens riding forum. Tell her I sent ya jdshalimar.

you might not want to admit a king prawn association

matt232 · 09-21-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

you might not want to admit a king prawn association

Coming from the country, I've always found there is more stigma attached to admissions of associating with sheep...Unless you live in New Zealand.

sheepofblue · 09-21-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

Coming from the country, I've always found there is more stigma attached to admissions of associating with sheep...Unless you live in New Zealand.

And those members that have met me may be able to confirm that