WOMEN Riders less than 5' 3" in here please

[Dnyce]

Originally Posted by smileyman

I made my wife prove she was serious about having her own bike by learning on my YZF600R. It was 488 lbs although it only had a 32 in seat height. Then I showed her I loved her by riding on the pillion giving her alot more weight to juggle. After that she handles the little 250 just fine!

250 probably feels like a bicycle after that lol

you could put a trackskin tail on it-gets rid of the seat and the extra 2-3 inches it takes up altogether. should be tolerable for multiple 15-20min trips til shes comfy with the bike, never have to touch the susp.

if u decide to lower it, make sure u lower the front and back, and then adjust the susp (if u can) accordingly. dont just lower the back and call it a day.


another thought-would a twin or triple help? they arent as wide, mite let her use what little length in the legs she has to their full potential.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by 04cbr1000rr

Spinner?

Spinner FTMFW!



Duc Monsters have low seats from what I hear.

[HRCNICK11]

SV650s have a lot of seat to shave.

[unknownroad]

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

SV650s have a lot of seat to shave.

A Sargent seat will bring the rider down a good couple of inches, although it would probably help if it were a bit narrower.

Too bad she doesn't like cruisers- my wife really likes her Honda Shadow VLX 600 - seat height is only 25", with a low center of gravity so it doesn't feel tippy. Hard to beat as a first bike for a shorter person.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

She has a Ninja 500 right now, she's not into extreme lean angles or very spirited riding at extreme speeds on the street, and I doubt she will ever do track days but then again you never know.

Ask her about the track now....

Originally Posted by azoomm

The trick is to not rely on the boots - anything with good ankle protection won't allow you to point your toe. And, if the sole is too thick she won't be able to get it between the lever and the peg. I know, not easy.

This is definitely something to consider. I am like a ballerina when I have my riding boots on, just because I can't flex my ankle as much as when I am in my work shoes. I need to find a lower pair of riding shoes/boots for the every day stuff.

Seat height = 32.5
My height = 5' 4.5"
Inseam = 29"

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Duc Monsters have low seats from what I hear.

Ducati Monster 620 It's a two-valve, so they don't have the maintenance issues the four-valves do. And, the weight is well balanced.

The other idea - get a dirt bike. Have her run around an learn how to balance with something smaller. That's what I'm doing with my daughters...

[HRCNICK11]

Zoom you should know better than to think a newer rider should have a duck. Nothing on a duck its the first time not even a after market screen. Thats far to much stress for a newer rider.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

Zoom you should know better than to think a newer rider should have a duck. Nothing on a duck its the first time not even a after market screen. Thats far to much stress for a newer rider.

What? They are cheaper than most anything out there - and lower to the ground. And, it doesn't have to be modded to hell and back again.

You know the sad truth?

The truth we all know - everyone wants to have something pretty and sparkly. I know men and women alike that want to start on the fastest most bling (performance or otherwise) thing out there. No one wants to start on the newbie bike.

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by azoomm

What? They are cheaper than most anything out there - and lower to the ground. And, it doesn't have to be modded to hell and back again.

You know the sad truth?

The truth we all know - everyone wants to have something pretty and sparkly. I know men and women alike that want to start on the fastest most bling (performance or otherwise) thing out there. No one wants to start on the newbie bike.

She likes the ducati 620, we plan to sit on a few at the dealership in Charlotte, we ran out of time today.

[Ol' Man Rider]

My ex was 4'11" with a 27" inseam and she could flat foot my busa. It's only 1.5" lower than stock and has a stock seat.