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Mikekoz13:
--- Quote from: BillOnBass on January 02, 2012, 06:32:03 PM ---I'm just concerned about how well I'll fit on the bike; would someone that's 6'3" and 210 pounds be comfortable on a bike this size?
Thanks
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Bill-
That bike is WAY too small for you. Even as a beginner it's a bad choice as a purchase. Ergonomically you will be squeezed onto the bike and the bike won't have any get up and go with a guy your size on it.
I'd recommend you do what SaintC said and take a beginner rider's course. Many offer bikes to learn on. Once you learn on one of their small bikes, you will be ready for something bigger. If you are goong to buy small, buy used...... because I guarantee you that in a VERY short time you will belooking to move up.
I wouldn't recommend anything smaller than 750CC for a guy your size. If you're going to eventually have a passenger, even this size will be too small. You're also going to be squeezed onto a bike this size too..... You'll more than outgrow that quickly enough too.
I think one of the biggest mistakes new riders make is to buy a bike that is too small.
PM me with questions or if you just want to talk.
oldbaldguy:
Yeah at age 61 when I decided to ride I took the MSF course at the local Harley dealer. Rode in sun, rain and wind during the course. Once course was completed I found a good deal on a bike, a Brilliant Silver 2004 Sportster, with just a little over 6000 miles on it.
Take the course. I feel a lot more confident riding now.
Baldstu:
Ifailedmy cbt 3 times , the instructor would not allow me out on the road , oh what a pity , but did not want to become a statistic
Blitzed:
Was taught to ride at my home in Cape Town 45 years ago. Bought a BMW then and that's what I still ride. 1200. Over the years I've ridden across Africa, Up and down as well as across South America (The ride form Buenos Aires to Santiago through the Andes is spectacular) and-this one was a mistake-across Australia. I've never once regretted having and riding one but I think part of my pleasure comes from the fact that, up front, I was taught to ride by the Police Training School in Kapstaad. You were treated just as a rookie officer and had to perform to their standards to be licensed if you chose to go that route. I'm very concerned about young guys who get a bike, haven't mastered the skills and, if they're really lucky, only get road rash. When you see a young man on crotch rocket wearing only jogging shorts, sun glasses and flip flops, it's best to start praying then. I"m of two mind-or perhaps I should say heads-about helmets. I'll wear one more often in the city than on a cross country tour. On the other hand, as a bug catcher, a helmet is better-and more cleanable-than your teeth or your mouth. PJ
tomgallagher:
Our brother from South Africa speaks wisely.
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