Some of you will remember I joined the forum when I bought my 14 at the end of last year.
I had no room at home so a friend stored her for me. I rode her the 18 kms from seller to storage where she has stayed, my friend starting her up each weekend.
WELL SHE'S HOME!
A ride of 50 kms to home, quick wash, and a list of "to do" being drawn up.
First thoughts: how do you tall people cope? I can just have two feet on the floor yet when riding, I feel slightly crouched?
The torque. No, THE TORQUE! Yeah ha!
Balance, how sweet is that? I love it!!!
Just for reference, I have not rode for 5 years after spinal operation. Before that it was a "forward control" Harley, limited torque, absolute discomfort! (And SO f....ing slow)
Tonight I am THE happiest bunnie in France.
Quote from: lil4399 on Friday, 27 April 2018, 06:07 AM
First thoughts: how do you tall people cope? I can just have two feet on the floor yet when riding, I feel slightly crouched?
Well you do have a cut-down seat :doh:
I'm 6ft 4 and i fit just fine on my 14
Do you reckon its cut down?
Damn, I was going to have it cut down for my short arse legs.
It might be lack of riding on my behalf, not used to the riding position with the Harley having forward controls.
Hi Lil,
Seat is defo cut down at front, if you look at standard the ridge to Pilly is much smaller.
You can also buy adjustable foot pegs of seat alone doesn't do it :onya:
Nice bike by the way!
Back to tall people.... I am 203cm (6'8" I think) and drive around with stock pegs but have added 3cm foam for a bit more leg room. No problem :onya:
Quote from: Red Biker on Friday, 27 April 2018, 06:37 AM
Hi Lil,
Seat is defo cut down at front, if you look at standard the ridge to Pilly is much smaller.
You can also buy adjustable foot pegs of seat alone doesn't do it :onya:
Nice bike by the way!
Cheers Red, I will look at the adjustable pegs if it is still "strange" after a couple of thousand kms which I will try and complete in the next few weeks ;)
How could one forget the story "Ran out of fuel while not riding" :happy1:
At 190 cm no crouching here. Standard seat, handlebar, pegs. I do need to get my seat re-done. No hurry as there are only a few pin-sized holes. The foam appears to have been a little depressed where the PO's arse was placed. Not as comfy as my previous 14's seat with my arse's imprint.
For a temporary solution: Don't remember who but someone here has made a cushion with a bag with its handles around the seat to keep it in place. Might also look at a sheep skin. If the wool is thick enough it may give you the adjustment you need.
P.S. Nice bike :onya: I am sure you will stay happiness will stay with you. Get the bike adjusted to your needs and likes and the happiness will be even greater. Great that you are ready to ride again. Enjoy life :cheers:
Nice looking K6 Lil. You'll get used to the sitting position. I'm fairly long at 195cm (6'5" in old money) & I fit mine ok. Would like the bars back a little further as I prefer the 'sit up n beg' position as opposed to laying over the tank.
Quote from: Blubber on Friday, 27 April 2018, 07:10 AM
Back to tall people.... I am 203cm (6'8" I think) and drive around with stock pegs but have added 3cm foam for a bit more leg room. No problem :onya:
201 cm. Did the same thing, added 3 cm of foam plus lowered footpegs 2 cm. Still need more legroom :whatever:
201cm! & 203cm! You two should get a photo standing beside Notty! :happy1: Might need an 18mm lens on that job though! :whistling:
"One size fits all" that's the GSX1400. :worshippy:
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 27 April 2018, 02:46 PM
201cm! & 203cm! You two should get a photo standing beside Notty! :happy1: Might need an 18mm lens on that job though! :whistling:
"One size fits all" that's the GSX1400. :worshippy:
There is one of me standing next to seth... Somewhere ;-)
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 27 April 2018, 02:46 PM
201cm! & 203cm! You two should get a photo standing beside Notty! :happy1: Might need an 18mm lens on that job though! :whistling:
"One size fits all" that's the GSX1400. :worshippy:
I would have to fit a ladder rack to get on and off !!! :smile2:
:boogie: Woo hooo !!!! Awesome.
I reckon you'll get use to the riding position mate.
Quote from: VladTepes on Friday, 27 April 2018, 05:46 PM
:boogie: Woo hooo !!!! Awesome.
I reckon you'll get use to the riding position mate.
I am sure I will, it was not uncomfortable, just "different"
The Sun is warming the tarmac right now so a quick blast to warm the oil before a full service.
However you fit it.......just enjoy it Lil. :onya:
I'm just under 6' 4" but am all arms and legs so I find the bike a bit too low so am looking for a saddle I can get recovered with 1.5" of extra foam.
Just under 6'4" is called 6'3" Mick :lol:
F.O. in that case I'm just over 6' 3" :grin:
Sounds taller . . .
Maybe we should start new thread posting pics of how we look sitting on our bikes and mention mods we made (if made...footpegs, talller or lower seat...) and how tall are we. Don't have to mention is it comfortable....we all know it is! :cheers:
Quote from: mlivkovich on Saturday, 28 April 2018, 06:28 AM
Maybe we should start new thread posting pics of how we look sitting on our bikes and mention mods we made (if made...footpegs, talller or lower seat...) and how tall are we. Don't have to mention it is comfortable....we all know it is! :cheers:
If you all are interested in that, tommorrow I will start new thread....maybe more pics of how short or tall person looks on bike and how they feel can help future 14 riders who does not have ability to try one before buying like I did not have. It turned out to be a good bike for tall riders like me (with small mods).
Quote from: mlivkovich on Saturday, 28 April 2018, 06:28 AM
Maybe we should start new thread posting pics of how we look sitting on our bikes and mention mods we made (if made...footpegs, talller or lower seat...) and how tall are we. Don't have to mention is it comfortable....we all know it is! :cheers:
OK, I'll start.
190cm, no geometry changing mods. As you can see, it fits me like a glove :salute:
That's how I look on 600 :facepalm:
Here's one of me collecting the new blue. Something not right though, fisheye lens maybe? I look huge & rotund in that pic.
I guess when you're pushing 140Kg, like I am now, it's gonna show. More beer & pies anyone? :rofl2: :lol: :cheers:
Is that a rip or a pocket on the side of your jacket Col :whistling:
didnt realise you blokes are giants. little me 175, i now feel inferior. very much so. ill pick the fights, you blokes can fight them.
Quote from: grog on Saturday, 28 April 2018, 07:29 PM
didnt realise you blokes are giants. little me 175, i now feel inferior. very much so. ill pick the fights, you blokes can fight them.
Me too, should we start a Hobitt Rider section? It's like watching "land of the giants" again from my childhood. :lol: :lol:
Quote from: Red Biker on Saturday, 28 April 2018, 07:22 PM
Is that a rip or a pocket on the side of your jacket Col :whistling:
It's an air vent Red, it was bloody hot that day & I was sweating in the gear sitting in the sun! Had to get some wind around me to cool me down.
Quote from: Blubber on Friday, 27 April 2018, 07:10 AM
Back to tall people.... I am 203cm (6'8" I think)
yeah but what height ? :stir: