tourer for a short arse

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tyrekicker · #1 Post by **tyrekicker** » Mon May 17, 2010 5:18 pm

I am looking for a tourer to use two up, must have fairing and luggage and at least 1000cc.
I was very close to buying a Futura and I wish to say a big thanks to MartDude for checking it over for me. On Sunday I went to Newark and was hoping one would be there for me to try out but the Falco boys had scared them off so I tried out Aladinsanes instead. This Falco was to tall for me and is lower than the Futura.
So any suggestions (bike wise) would be welcome. I have a 29inch inside like and am ok with a saddle height of 31inch on tip toes.
Piss taking will be accepted as long as it is original.

Thanks all.

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon May 17, 2010 7:20 pm

Sorry - no suggestions at the moment

Just thought I'd reassure you that next to Tim you'd class as a bit of a giant.

Oh maybe an idea - don't some Guzzis have fairly low seat heights?

Jadaris · #3 Post by **Jadaris** » Mon May 17, 2010 7:39 pm

I still say try some Lady star Daytona boots

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon May 17, 2010 7:44 pm

Jadaris wrote:I still say try some Lady star Daytona boots

The orthopaedic ones ?

I saw some of those being modelled at the weekend.

MartDude · #5 Post by **MartDude** » Mon May 17, 2010 7:45 pm

Would the budget allow a Honda CBF1000 (+ hard luggage)? Seat height 795 mm (= 31.3"). Think there's some seat height adjustment.

Or, BMW R1100/R1150 RS or RT. Some had seats as low as 780 mm. Don't know if lower seats are still available to retro-fit
http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/R1100RT.htm
http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/R1150RT.htm

Isn't spending other people's money great?

Jadaris · #6 Post by **Jadaris** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:00 pm

D-Rider wrote:
Jadaris wrote:I still say try some Lady star Daytona boots
The orthopaedic ones ?

I saw some of those being modelled at the weekend.

Pen and paper back out again

#7 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:10 pm

Lanky shisters the lot of ya..

When I was in Germany I tried a few bikes out in a showroom.
One of the old BMWs (before Cyclops styling). i could sit AND touch the floor, but then couldnt see thru the fucking screen..

and when I sat on a older Triumph, could touch one footed, but only if i wasnt sat on the seat... kinda with my other inner thigh where me arse should be..

and dont even ask about the bloody Honda Enduro thingy I couldve had for 300 quid, about 600 quid cheaper than listed as it was a mate's garage selling it as a part ex... but for the fact I couldnt get on the twat, even with the suspension fully wound down...

I did manage with my Triumph TT600.. somehow.. ...I think 'high kerbing' was partly my saviour..

Shortarse? whatever...

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:30 pm

Kwackerz wrote:Lanky shisters the lot of ya..

Shortarse? whatever...

Hey Tim .... we're a family on here - always looking out for each other - trying not to step on one another (obviously easier for some than others).

Well, we may just have found the answer to your problems:
Special Help 1

or maybe these would put a spring in your step?
Special Help 2
AND they come from a bike shop

Aladinsaneuk · #9 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:32 pm

but then couldnt see thru the fucking screen..

I think I started chortling then....

oh - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_R1200RT - low seat option

or http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/forum/s ... hp?t=98494 for a viffer

#10 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon May 17, 2010 8:40 pm

http://my.jetscreenshot.com/1169/20100517-bfcf-23kb

That was the model! Stupid boxhead heap of shite.

Whats the point in fitting a low seat if you arent going to hacksaw half the fairing off to match?!

BMW [x] Epic fail

fastasfcuk · #11 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Mon May 17, 2010 9:50 pm

looking at the zzr1400's they are pretty low, i'm not the tallest and can touch the floor with both feet.

Renevator · #12 Post by **Renevator** » Mon May 17, 2010 10:02 pm

BMW 800ST. The reason I suggest this is because a guy at work has just bought one - his first bike!!!! - how the rich live

Anyway, he's pretty short in the leg too. I'll check with him tomorrow and let you know his measurements, as it were, if that helps. He reckons it's fine as it is in standard set up.

Rene

Aladinsaneuk · #13 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon May 17, 2010 10:52 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_seat_height

that help at all?

Samray · #14 Post by **Samray** » Mon May 17, 2010 11:03 pm

That makes interesting reading.
Width of the seat makes a difference as well though.

#15 Post by **Kwackerz** » Mon May 17, 2010 11:08 pm

was wondering what on earth a johnny pagg was,

now i know..

And I do like this a lot!!

http://www.johnnypag.com/motorcycles/sport/index.php

very Elsie-ish.. just a pity it's a 4 stroke!