I think he weighs more than the bike

[FT BSTRD]

Imagine how much that's gonna hurt when he hits the ground with all that mass.

This is why there are bikes of different sizes. When I read a magazine bitching that their 5'6" 125lb reviewers can't touch the ground, I want to beat them down. Everything isn't sized for a woman you dick.

This guy should have bought a bike that fit HIM. That bike ain't it.

I make a Uly look small. I would probably make a 600 look like a pocket bike.

That dude is a big bastard, but even if he went on a diet, that bike would be too small for him.

[JoJoYZF]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Imagine how much that's gonna hurt when he hits the ground with all that mass.

This is why there are bikes of different sizes. When I read a magazine bitching that their 5'6" 125lb reviewers can't touch the ground, I want to beat them down. Everything isn't sized for a woman you dick.

This guy should have bought a bike that fit HIM. That bike ain't it.

I make a Uly look small. I would probably make a 600 look like a pocket bike.

That dude is a big bastard, but even if he went on a diet, that bike would be too small for him.

That fuckers gonna hurt the ground more than it hurts him.

[MikeSP1]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Imagine how much that's gonna hurt when he hits the ground with all that mass.

This is why there are bikes of different sizes. When I read a magazine bitching that their 5'6" 125lb reviewers can't touch the ground, I want to beat them down. Everything isn't sized for a woman you dick.

This guy should have bought a bike that fit HIM. That bike ain't it.

I make a Uly look small. I would probably make a 600 look like a pocket bike.

That dude is a big bastard, but even if he went on a diet, that bike would be too small for him.

I'm sorry, but that's how big I am, and I rock a 700lb cruiser and a homologation race bike and I can pick both of them up from the ground, alone. Just because I'm small doesn't mean I can't do something, I just have to get inventive or simply be strong enough.
But I agree with the fact that the bike and rider need to "fit" each other. When I was still living in FL, I was sitting at a light when a girl, smaller than Rae, on a KLR 650 rolled up in the other lane. There was no way she could've touched even one toe without dropping the bike. But she improvised, leaned out so that her left hamstring was on the seat and ballerina tipped her right foot so that she could keep the bike upright. Bike and rider definitely didn't "fit," but she made it work. This poor slob needs something about the size of a ZX14 or Harley.

[OTB]

I am 6'2" and weih in the 200# neighborhood. I happen to fall in to range for ssuspensionn adjustability for my bike for the street. If I didn't, or I want to go to the track, I can purchase spring and shock kits from Ohlins and Paoli to work for my weight.

I adjusted the controls to fit me, I have a 36" inseam and long arms; others that have ridden my bike call it uncomfortable; I am good for all day rides and I am a truly Olde Farte, with arthritis and three bad disks in my lower back.

If some guy wants to ride with the skinny little seat shoved up his ass, let him,, just somebody please photoshop out the "plumber's butt"......owww..my eyes.....

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by MikeSP1

I'm sorry, but that's how big I am, and I rock a 700lb cruiser and a homologation race bike and I can pick both of them up from the ground, alone. Just because I'm small doesn't mean I can't do something, I just have to get inventive or simply be strong enough.
But I agree with the fact that the bike and rider need to "fit" each other. When I was still living in FL, I was sitting at a light when a girl, smaller than Rae, on a KLR 650 rolled up in the other lane. There was no way she could've touched even one toe without dropping the bike. But she improvised, leaned out so that her left hamstring was on the seat and ballerina tipped her right foot so that she could keep the bike upright. Bike and rider definitely didn't "fit," but she made it work. This poor slob needs something about the size of a ZX14 or Harley.

I'm not banging on anyone who is small. My complaint is in the press panning a bike because it's "too tall". Every single mag that reviewed my bike complained that the seat height was too high. Too high for what?

They should have said, the seat height is high for someone under 6', but it's a great bike for taller riders who need the extra leg room.

The writers instead sought to have Buell change the bike to suit THEM.

One of the control riders at the Nashville track day was about as big as that guy.

[Ducati Diva]

I agree he needs a bike more siuted to fit his body but the first thing I thought was is this guy a plummer??? Crack Kills!

[BobTheBiker]

BIG guy. at bare minimum, he needs better fitting pants, and a suspension setup to actually handle his weight better.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by PiZdETS

I bet that makes Japanese designers and engineers facepalm so hard. The thousands of hours they spent honing and tuning every gram of weight out of it they could. And then that guy get's on it and doubles it's weight.

HOLE. E. SHIT.

Originally Posted by OTB

I am 6'2" and weih in the 200# neighborhood. I happen to fall in to range for ssuspensionn adjustability for my bike for the street. If I didn't, or I want to go to the track, I can purchase spring and shock kits from Ohlins and Paoli to work for my weight.

I adjusted the controls to fit me, I have a 36" inseam and long arms; others that have ridden my bike call it uncomfortable; I am good for all day rides and I am a truly Olde Farte, with arthritis and three bad disks in my lower back.

If some guy wants to ride with the skinny little seat shoved up his ass, let him,, just somebody please photoshop out the "plumber's butt"......owww..my eyes.....

I am one of those others. I love that bike of yours...but after about 10 minutes I am hurting.

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

they don't make 600's in S M and L... so in order to get a BIGGER bike you've gotta up the cc's... so does that mean old dude has to start on a 1000cc's?

even with his weight... that 600 will still haul ass... faster than most cars

unless you were talking about if he's over the GVW... then I agree... but if he's a new rider... what choice is he left with really other than to step up in CC's.

Not necessarily. By most respects...a 1000cc sportbike is nearly identical in physical size to a 600cc sporty. So jumping up in CC's is going to do much for his comfort. If comfort is what this gentleman is looking for, which clearly it isn't, then he might need to look at a different style of bike.

[Carolina]

[JoJoYZF]

Originally Posted by marko138

Not necessarily. By most respects...a 1000cc sportbike is nearly identical in physical size to a 600cc sporty. So jumping up in CC's is going to do much for his comfort. If comfort is what this gentleman is looking for, which clearly it isn't, then he might need to look at a different style of bike.

I was thinking that too. A lot of liters are only a little heavier and a little bigger than 600s. If he wants to ride a sport bike comfortably he needs to look into a busa.