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Older dirtbikes weren't tall at all, but the downside is they're fuckin' old. My girlfriend's 1973 Suzuki TS185 only has like a 31 inch seat height which is really more like 30 inches after the seat foam compresses. Also you could try a smaller modern dirtbike (>250cc) with a shaved down seat. Really though, the solution is to get comfortable riding a taller bike. I ride my huge-rear end supermoto and can only get one toe on the ground and I do fine.
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http://www.ktm.com/85-SX-19-16.209.0.html My girlfriend rides a 65, it's awesome.
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BlueBayou posted:Are there any dirt bikes that arent crazy tall? I like to be able to put both feet down when I come to a stop. Pretty sure lots of people can't get both feet down on a standard fullsize dirtbike. They're a lot lighter than streetbikes and you're not stopping all the time like a road bike. If you're doing lots of slow trail riding being able to get your feet down is probably nice. It just depends a lot on the type of riding you are planning on doing and your experience levels.
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Oct 26, 2010 21:52
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n8r posted:Pretty sure lots of people can't get both feet down on a standard fullsize dirtbike. They're a lot lighter than streetbikes and you're not stopping all the time like a road bike. If you're doing lots of slow trail riding being able to get your feet down is probably nice. It just depends a lot on the type of riding you are planning on doing and your experience levels. They are tall as hell. I can easily flatfoot my 625smc with both feet. on my CR250 I can either very comfortably get one foot down or barely the balls of both feet. There's no way they can get the kind of suspension travel like they do on modern dirtbikes without sitting taller. A bonus though is they have very narrow seats - it's easy to slide to one side and gain some distance towards the ground.
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BlueBayou posted:Are there any dirt bikes that arent crazy tall? I like to be able to put both feet down when I come to a stop. TTR250, XT225 Serow(?) http://www.thumperpage.com/articles/Serow.html But yeah, you aren't SUPPOSED to be able to put both feet down. Slide off the seat and put one down.
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BlueBayou posted:Are there any dirt bikes that arent crazy tall? I like to be able to put both feet down when I come to a stop. XT225s have a seat height of 29" before you compress the springs the Super Sherpa is also pretty low. You can also lower a bike an inch and gain quite a bit of distance.
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 What do you guys think about this? It's a 77 CB550 listed for $1,000 "I bought this bike from an older fellow that parked this bike to buy a Harley..this bike is very clean, very original..nice paint..slight dent in tank..hard to notice....nice chrome...good tires...seat is very nice....pipes look very good but have some rust on bottom .. I rode the bike a short distance a week ago and seemed to run fine as a matter of fact the bike is running in these pics...I like nice survivors and this is one...bike had a fairing and rear rack that I will include if winner wants it...only thing that I saw that didnt work was the horn....bike sold "as is"" Thoughts?
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Oct 28, 2010 03:11
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Do it. Do it do it do it.
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So I randomly emailed somebody on Craigslist about a bike to replace my wrecked Bonnie, and it turns out he's a goon who posts out on this very forum! I just heard back from my insurance that the bike is indeed totaled, and since the other guy's insurance is paying for it, I suppose I can expect to get full Kelly Blue Book for it, which is $6400. Now here's my dilemma, the fellow goon's bike is pretty loving awesome: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/2029955322.html The only problem with it is that it's had some pretty serious work done on it before from an accident. I trust the goon that it was all done right and the bike is in perfect shape, but I honestly don't have enough mechanical knowledge to check the bike over. He's giving me a great deal on the bike (much less than the CL asking price), which would seem almost insane to pass up, but I can't help but also think I could just go to the dealership and get a brand new bike (probably a T100 or Scrambler) with my settlement. I could also get a couple other things the way I want them, like a luggage rack (instead of the sissy bar on goon's bike), and the retro-style spoked wheels and pea-shooters. The main repair done to the bike is apparently the front-end has been replaced with one from a GSXR, and it looks like the gas tank and fenders have been swapped out with new ones (bike is apparently the Bonneville Black, so any parts that are white have obviously been replaced). I'm refraining from IDing the seller because that would seem gauche.
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Good lord is there a bike that somebody hasn't swapped a GSXR front-end for yet?
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Cross posting from the CL thread in the hopes of getting more advice: Link to the CL listing: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/2031404747.html I sent an email and heard back: quote:I got the bike at an auction, and changed a few parts, so I do not have the How much should I be worried? I don't plan to ride on the highway, so I guess I should buy a battery charger? Bikes are awesome, but I know so little about them. so pretty
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BlueBayou posted:Are there any dirt bikes that arent crazy tall? I like to be able to put both feet down when I come to a stop. As a corollary to this, what sportbikes are more suited for tall people? I've been riding an FZ6 for 3 or 4 years now(actually maybe 5...whatever) and while I love it I'm getting the itch for something with clip-ons. I'm 6'3", not super tall but tall enough. The FZ6 is pretty comfortable but my knees are definitely high, and after long rides I'll sometimes get sore hips/cramped legs. I figure this will only be worse on a something not standard. Are there any options for comfort or am I just always going to be a bit too tall?
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Neckbeard v. 2.0 posted:As a corollary to this, what sportbikes are more suited for tall people? I've been riding an FZ6 for 3 or 4 years now(actually maybe 5...whatever) and while I love it I'm getting the itch for something with clip-ons. I'm 6'3", not super tall but tall enough. The FZ6 is pretty comfortable but my knees are definitely high, and after long rides I'll sometimes get sore hips/cramped legs. I figure this will only be worse on a something not standard. Your best option is going to to get some really adjustable rearset plates and move the pegs up or down until you find the most comfortable position. I found that my stubby legs work best with high pegs that are fairly far back.
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I guess I'll just have to sit on some and get an idea for it. I had a little situation where the state said I wasn't allowed to drive for 6 months and I fell out of touch with my riding buddies in that time. Now I haven't seen them in years, and I don't have any other friends that ride so I don't really know anyone with a sportbike. I guess I'll have to make some riding friends and stop being a lone wolf.
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SlightlyMadman posted:Now here's my dilemma, the fellow goon's bike is pretty loving awesome: Weird, I was looking at that bike on CL too...never emailed or anything though because I'll be on the other side of the country all next year.
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Can anyone recommend any models that compare to a Harley Street Bob (say, 2004-current) that don't cost as much? I really enjoy the profile of recent Bobbers, but I just can't see myself throwing somewhere in the neighborhood of $10K down on one.
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The one on the Harley page reminds me of a Shadow.
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Neckbeard v. 2.0 posted:The one on the Harley page reminds me of a Shadow. Yeah, that's pretty much what I've been able to drum up since I started Googling a bit today. I haven't even price-checked the Phantom Shadows yet, but they're very similar, from what I can tell. EDIT: On second glance, those Road Stars (Yamaha) look like they might fit the bill also. C2C - 2.0 fucked around with this message at 02:10 on Nov 2, 2010 |
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Neckbeard v. 2.0 posted:The one on the Harley page reminds me of a Shadow. Yeah, that really reminds me of a Shadow Ace 1100. 2004ish model go for like 3.5-4.5k around me. e: Apparently they only made the Ace in 750s after like 2000? Plinkey fucked around with this message at 02:27 on Nov 2, 2010 |
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What about the Suzuki Boulevard S50/S83/Intruder VS800/VS1400? (The Boulies being Intruders under a new naming scheme post 2005) Looks like they replicate the factory bob and high forks pretty closely.
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Phy posted:What about the Suzuki Boulevard S50/S83/Intruder VS800/VS1400? (The Boulies being Intruders under a new naming scheme post 2005) Thanks for the heads-up! I should've done some more research before asking, but I just wanted to pop in and get some ideas. For years, a 1-up only Bobber has lazily drifted around in my mind, but the want has been getting stronger lately.
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I just thought I'd pop in and say that I love my Phantom and I wouldn't give it up for anything. The single seat that Honda sells is hard crap, though, so go aftermarket if you want to go single style.
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I bought the white Bonnie! Got to take it for a short ride tonight, but I accidentally brought my tinted visor, and I have a really bad cold, so I had to keep it short. We're supposed to get a bit of warm weather next week, so hopefully I'll get some good rides in before the snow hits.
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Dear Z3n (and other MotoGoons), I found a gentleman in Castle Rock who has a DRZ400S (or E with the Baja Designs kit on it) with a big tank, and some other doodads for it, who wants to trade for a KLR. Should I? What say you all?
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Jabs posted:Dear Z3n (and other MotoGoons), I'd say a KLR is probably a better highway bike than the DRZ. What kind of riding do you do?
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Jabs posted:Dear Z3n (and other MotoGoons), If you have any offroad riding in your area, yes, you should do it.
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Neckbeard v. 2.0 posted:As a corollary to this, what sportbikes are more suited for tall people? I've been riding an FZ6 for 3 or 4 years now(actually maybe 5...whatever) and while I love it I'm getting the itch for something with clip-ons. I'm 6'3", not super tall but tall enough. The FZ6 is pretty comfortable but my knees are definitely high, and after long rides I'll sometimes get sore hips/cramped legs. I figure this will only be worse on a something not standard. I think you're pretty much screwed if your FZ6 bothers you. You'd be surprised what you get used to after you own something for a while. I think in general Hondas sportbikes do pretty well ergonomically. I recently rode a '04 CBR1000RR that had what I considered to be a surprising amount of legroom for what it is.
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MrZig posted:I'd say a KLR is probably a better highway bike than the DRZ. What kind of riding do you do?
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Yeah I'd go with the DRZ. But you already knew that
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Talk me out of it. Seems like a good deal, this would be my first bike.
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That's a pretty old bike. Even if it runs great and looks to be in great shape, there could end up being a couple thousand dollars worth of repairs needed to get it past inspection. I'd see if he's willing to get it inspected before the sale. edit: oh wait, hahah you live in Florida. Nevermind.
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That seems like a decent deal(of course try to work him down a bit). Take a friend with you who knows what they're looking at if it's your first. Does the bike wiki linked on the first page exist anywhere anymore?
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06 v-strom in my area with minor farkles and 14k miles. Should I pounce? the guy is asking 3800 but seems really eager to sell. Will it be the awesome light-tourer I have always wanted? Should I shoot for much lower price-wise? I know Tsaven has(d) one--can you confirm or deny its awesomeness?
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I've been looking for my first bike since riding a Honda CZ125S and a 250cc Kawasaki dirt bike around on our farm when I was 12, and I came across this posting: 2003 Honda Shadow I saw that it has a few dings in it, but to me, that isn't a big deal as I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on my first bike, and living in the north Chicagoland suburbs I don't imagine it will stay beautiful for long, if my truck is any indication. I've been wanting to stay under $2,000 and I am looking for a bike with similar style to this one. Is this a good deal for my first bike? Is there anyone out there that has this same model bike and has opinions on it? If I buy this one, it is going to stay at my parents' farm until March, when I would drive it up to my apartment. Edit - I should add that my dad has been riding for a while and said this looked good and has spoken to the seller about the injuries to the bike. The bike runs and is mechanically sound (or so he was told over the phone). I would also want to take a motorcycle refresher course at the local community college, because like I said, it's probably been 8-10 years since I've ridden a motorcycle.
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I'd say if you can get it for around 1750 it's a good deal. I probably wouldn't push over 2k on it, considering you're starting to get into buying season now and prices are going to go down, not up.
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Z3n posted:I'd say if you can get it for around 1750 it's a good deal. I probably wouldn't push over 2k on it, considering you're starting to get into buying season now and prices are going to go down, not up. Well I won the auction on the bike. I am pretty excited! My dad said he would get me a leather riding jacket for Christmas and I'm going to look for a helmet after I get paid in a week and a half. I won't be riding without one. Edit - got it for $1750.
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americanzero4128 posted:Well I won the auction on the bike. I am pretty excited! My dad said he would get me a leather riding jacket for Christmas and I'm going to look for a helmet after I get paid in a week and a half. I won't be riding without one. Awesome, that's a good price. I wasn't sure if you were the bidder or not. Don't forget if the bike's going to be sitting a bit to toss some stabil in the tank and run the engine a bit so that the gas flows into the carbs. It's an excellent idea to take the refresher course, older re-entry riders are one of the highest risk categories for accidents. Proper training is key to riding safely. Stay safe out there, and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions, even ones that seem dumb. Check your tire pressures, lube the chain, and enjoy 
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Jabs posted:Dear Z3n (and other MotoGoons), I'd have the DRZ over the KLR. Just wind the piss out of the DRZ engine when you need to get someplace and enjoy a far lighter bike with a better suspension, milage brakes and all that other stuff.
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I know nothing about Indian motorcycles, other than they look sexy: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2043992909.html Anything I should ask about in particular? Still trying to track down a sexy mid 70's CB: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/2044726360.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/2043614949.html I assume the bigger the engine, the bigger the bike is gonna be. And since I'm small, I should aim for a smaller engine bike. The 500 seems like it would be huge
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