newbie question about ride height

humm.... :headscratch:

:idea: shadow vlx, but that's probably not the type of bike you're looking for...

seriously, maybe the f4i or the 599 as far as sportbikes go. i don't really have experience with either bikes. maybe the other members can expand on these two bikes...

is the f4i smaller than the 600rr as far as seat height?

Yes, definitely

yes it is smaller than the F4i

ok...u guyz lost me on that...which is the smaller bike?? the f4i or the 600rr?

redteg1 said:

ok...u guyz lost me on that...which is the smaller bike?? the f4i or the 600rr?

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The F4i should be smaller. I'm quite comfortable on my friend's F4i and not too confident on my RR.

i can honestly say that the f4 has lower seats than a 600rr.

f4i had a lower seat height.

from the honda website on stock bikes F4i has a 31.7 inch seat height and the RR has 32.3 inch seat height.

mikesamillion said:

from the honda website on stock bikes F4i has a 31.7 inch seat height and the RR has 32.3 inch seat height.

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cool thanks for the input

any time

I sat on a 599 the other day, and it is REALLY short, I had my knees pretty bent.. it also feels like a fun bike just from sittin on it..but I guess that probably dont qualify my opinion :bitchslap:

and how tall are u?

You could get an ajustable link for the rear and lower the bike.

See http://www.adjustmenttech.com/

The stock front can/should also be lowered.

The F4 is only a little lower (1/2 inch). I lowered my RR 1 inch.

Adjusting the preload does not change the height much unless you weigh 240+.

It's all about confidence. I'm 5'5" and have no issues moving bike (f4i) around on one foot, even with Michelin H2's. Stopping at a light or a hill shouldn't be an issue even at your height. You don't need to flatfoot you bike in order to hold it steady. If you think you're going to fall...then you will.

get a 'busa, and then cut the motor in half. I can flat foot that monster! hehehe

I'm about 5'11, and when I sat on the 599 my knees were probably around 20 degrees bent... so, 5'2 is probably the limit for flat footin it. sounds like a fun bike too from what I've read.