Paid a visit to fowlers today and had a good look at a CBF500. But at 5ft 2 i'm on my tip toes (or hopping from foot to foot :-[) Anybody know the best way to go about getting the bike lowered??
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Paid a visit to fowlers today and had a good look at a CBF500. But at 5ft 2 i'm on my tip toes (or hopping from foot to foot :-[) Anybody know the best way to go about getting the bike lowered??
Oldie mod.. is to have the seat foam reduced in thickness, loose a few inches ..trade off maybe a little comfort. Worth having it done Professionally for a few quid. 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Chantelle
There are lowering kits out there Chanters but they aint cheap! :o :'(
its so expensive to be short :'( If i just took some foam out the seat how much do you reckon i could lower it by?
How about some of Gary (lock up yer children) glitters old platform golden glittery boots :)
Yes, they just remove the cover shave out a acurate layer of foam and refit cover. dead easy..could diy if you felt confident about it.
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Originally Posted by bluebiker247
Thanks but those boots would clash with my NEW jacket!
Mmmmmm how about a session on the rack,........were thinkin outside the box here ;)
...Were thinking outside the box here hmm thats abit techie??? Have heard about knee transplants which can give you a few extra inches!! Or i could pay less for a lowering kit ::)
would a smaller bike not be the easiest option? ;)
there is that option... but unless i go down to a 250cc (baring in mind im doing my DAS on a 500cc) There isnt many bike that cater for us "little people"
do no other manufacturs make the same class of bike slightly smaller?
none that ive found.. i want sports commuter and the CBF was rated highly. sat on quite a few today but im so little :(
do suzuki still make the bandit 400?
tried it!! not only did my feet not touch the floor but didnt feel comfortable leaning over the tank (little arms with little legs) Kawa ER5 was nice but sooo old!
Don't think so...How about a SV650??Quote:
Originally Posted by evilkeneval
old? thought they were still miking them
yea tried that too. they had a nice blue one at fowlers today but it was huuuge on me
i sat on a new Kawa at BMF this year but it was bigger than the older ER5
you should complian to the bike companies and request they make a bike taylord to your needs:)
yea little people power!! what about our rights ;D they would prob give me a electric granny cart
have you considerd that option? :P
you tried a sv650?
cheap as chips to buy
Do you actually read ALL of the threads that you post on NinjaBrat.........Sheesh! :o :D ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ninja_richie
Ps. Dum ass! :-*
mental note to self: start reading all the posts
another mental note to self: start getting worried cos Edmonds is blowing me kisses
And I thought we were 'good' friends BratBoy?? :o ;D :D ;)
:oQuote:
Originally Posted by GixerBoy
not that 'good' Barrymore
You lie closet boy!! :o :D ;)
This company do lowering:-
http://drshull.co.uk/
Found it on another bike forum for girlies, there's loads of us shorties out there :D
That's why I ride the RVF400
Brill website RVfbabe Been on it most the morning (must get out more) How tall are you if you dont mind me asking?
RVFBabe is 5ft 3! :)
and beautifully formed ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott W
:D
Blue you've made me blush!!! :-[
:D
Stop trying on boring heavy and dull commuter bikes! ;D
Have you sat on a new GSXR600 perchance? or a Z1000? Even the R6? If you insist on a non sports bike what about the new Kawasaki ER600 or whatever it's called.
All of these bikes are tiny. I am only 5'4" and I can sit flat foot in my leathers on a GSXR600, and it's really light to boot, unlike a CBF Honda. I'd go as far as to say, the new GSXR600 is smaller and easier to handle than an NC30 or NC35!
Go on, try one!
Jen.
Must admit I sat on the GSXR600 and fitted it perfectly.
Unfortunately I have no money to buy one so will be sticking with the RVF :)
Problem with getting a sports bike is the big diferance in insurance prices
From past experience work out what seat height you need, and find a bike to suit. Proper lowering kits are very expensive, and there is always the change of balance/handling to think of especially with cheaper options. Rod
I need the bike for commuting really and as the old man is selling his bike to get 2 more I dont have a huge say in it all :(
Also it will be my first proper bike (after passing full licence) so insurance would be a stinger on a GSXR. Need summit cheap and cheerful to get some no claims.
At this rate i will just have to put some stabilisers on, then i wont have to worry bout putting my feet down :-[
It's looking like the seat foam options the best to go for till you find a bike perfectly suited to you. the cbf500 has got quite a chunkey seat hasn't it??