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Please note: This is NOT a what bike query.
This thread is to discuss the apathy of the Indian Bike manufacturers to make bikes for anyone above the 5'10" frame.
Be it any manufacturer, they always ignore us, the tall people.
Bajaj
Pulsar family: too ...
Started by amg-9225 on
, 10 posts
by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bcmtouring):
All be deceptive, R15 is a
comfortable....
Looks can be deceptive, R15 is a
comfortable motorcycle for tall riders.
R15 - I think you seriously need some practical.
Its very
comfortable for tall riders.
An FZ to make such a comment.
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Looking for a semi comfy cruiser for a TALL rider Hello folks!
I am looking to buy a mid-sized cruiser. I was looking at an 08 or 09 Vulcan 900 custom. I am 6'7" and I weigh 240. I realize that I will not be 100% comfy on any cruiser being that I am very...
Started by PsychoKory on
, 20 posts
by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at kawasakimotorcycle):
I think vulcans in general do ok for tall riders....go sit on some but there must....
But there must be something out there the tall riders could suggest? Well Im 6'4 270 with a 34inch inseam that fit folks mine and your size.
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So I know a lot of people like to criticize taller guys who ride sportsters, but at 6'3" I love how I fit on mine.. Here's a vid of me riding it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xQOQMDWiFU
How tall are you and how do you feel when you ride your sporty...
Started by hfp3030 on
, 6 posts
by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at hdforums):
Phuck what everyone else thinks
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But honestly I love riding my sporty...
tall and overweight...
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Did they meet your expectations? Does the 2" drop help?
Started by Dragonrider on
, 4 posts
by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at spyderlovers):
It really does help a lot, but I may move them up one ... .
:thumbup:
I currently have my ISCIs set at the lowest position so that I can stretch my legs out a bit .
:opps: We don't take points off for spelling...
Sorry for the early morning iPad spelling...
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Hey guys. I'm 6'3 and feel kinda big on my bike. I'm going to have someone video me riding so I can see it. I kinda feel a little self conscious. Anyone deal with this? Lower your pegs? I feel pretty comfortable besides in my head feeling like I'm riding...
Started by Jude20 on
, 23 posts
by 21 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at 600rr):
A little more comfortable on a bigger bike, but just because you're tall doesn't mean that you are too big feel tall so it doesnt bother me lol their is really not such a thing...usually when i hear that about people being to tall....
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Hi,
I've been riding bikes off and on for my whole life. I am now 56 yrs. old and want to quite messing around and get a nice sport tourer with some class and that is big enough to run me around. I am 6'7" tall and about 270lbs. I've been looking at this...
Started by seagiant on
, 11 posts
by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at i-bmw):
There are a number of used K1200GT and K1300GT's around from riders, where my knees tended....
They might even let you test drive it.
There are a number of "ergos" that can be rider set.
I think it would be great for a tall rider.
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I'm 6'9 and recently spent a good deal of time looking into road bikes (the kind with pedals) only to find that the proper fit would cost me more than I really wanted to spend. I suspect motorcycles are less bit less sensitive to this kind of thing but...
Started by deneb on
, 10 posts
by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at motorcycle):
Klr 650 in the threads before that seems to be the best bike for tall people, i'm 6'3 i ride i ninja 500r, my friend is 6'6" he rides a gsxr 600 glance many of the taller riders....
Do read the other new rider threads, please.
The ground.
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How tall should a horse be for a rider that's 5'2"?
Started by akitagirl45 on
, 5 posts
by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yahoo):
And riders demands!
If you could give me that information I could help more :) I knew a 10 year old.
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Sorry, long weekend...
Gear for the vertically enhanced is tough. I recently bought some Olympia mesh gear off Revzilla that their 4x jacket and largest pants barely fit and I could still have a 3 inch cuff added to the pant legs (Olympia has a 6" hem...
Started by 12er on
, 5 posts
by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at motorcycle):
I try to have one at each place I teach for tall riders.
Ask if they have a dual-purpose bike for you.
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Why do english riders ride with such tight reins? I ride western and I just wonder why english riders have no float in the reins when they ride, wouldn't that make a horse resistant?
Started by Jeff on
, 12 posts
by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yahoo):
So much communication passes between the horse and rider with a mouth contact that western riders....
Source(s): Dressage rider the better.
Yanking will cause resistance.
Big difference.
Of an inexperienced and unbalanced rider.
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