How tall are you?

my girlfriend is looking at bikes but she is only like 5' 3'' or 5' 4'' i was just wondering about how tall are the laidies ridin around on gixxers are

I am on a CBR but I am somewhere between 5' 10" and 5'11"

I am on a CBR but I am somewhere between 5' 10" and 5'11"DAMN! YOU RANG???? LEARCH. just kidding. You are tall for a woman.

You can call me lurch, that is fine, but my height made me a lot of money on runways :D

Im on a 06 gsx-r600 and im 5'6

SheSpawn what is that avatar a pic of? looks pretty kinky...lol oh and post a pic of yourself...I assume you are a model of some sort.

my girlfriend is looking at bikes but she is only like 5' 3'' or 5' 4'' i was just wondering about how tall are the laidies ridin around on gixxers are I'm 5'4" on "good" day & I am on a lowered 99 GSXR 600

You can call me lurch, that is fine, but my height made me a lot of money on runways :Dcalm down. I was just kidding. don't get so emotional.

I'm 5'10 too, I'm on a 750 GSX-R and it isn't too tall for me but it is about all I can do to get my feet flat on the ground.

For clarity: I’m a guy. The thread seemed to be a little more about height rather than gender. I’m 5’5” have a ’06 600. The dealer “softened” the suspension so that it would give a little (about ½ inch). I'll most likely stiffen it up when I feel comfortable on the bike. I wear thick sole shoes that my friends call my “stripper shoes” to get my feet down. The ’06 is important because it comes with adjustable rearsets and the shifter is not connected to the foot peg on the left. This allows me to get the boots in and out more comfortably. I also had a friend teach me to lean the bike coming to and at a stop. This took some practice but the foot plant makes all the difference. Hope this helped.

5'0 on a 1.5 lowered 05 gsxr 600 :thumbup:

if she weighs a duece the bike is gonna squat more too. :lol: :thumbup:

SheSpawn what is that avatar a pic of? looks pretty kinky...lol oh and post a pic of yourself...I assume you are a model of some sort. THe avatar is a toy made by McFarlane, it is Dorthy from the twisted land of Oz. As for the picture, there are some face shots of me in the noob section. I don't usually post my modeling pics, anyone can look good all made up. Either way, not hte thread to do so :D calm down. I was just kidding. don't get so emotional. If that is what you call emotional, you must not know many women.

lol....damn, she told you. I'm roughly 5'6" or 5'7", but it's all legs, so I'm good even on most stock bikes. My CBR is lowered a bit (nust sure how much exactly cause I didn't do it) but not a whole whole lot.

Im 5'5 and 115 lbs. I have ridden a 98 zx9r, 2001 gsxr 6 without any problems. The 9 took some getting use to though because it was heavy. :arsenal

I'm on an 06 GSXR600 and I'm 6 ft tall. My friend has an 03 GSXR600 and he's about 5'6" - he has to move the bike around on his tippy toes if he's sitting on it pushing it around inside ... he's going to lower the bike a bit to fit him.

I'm am interested in riding, but I'm only 5'0. What bike would you recommend to get? Do you feel comfortable in the GSXR 600 or would you recommend another one for someone of petite height? 5'0 on a 1.5 lowered 05 gsxr 600 :thumbup:

I'm am interested in riding, but I'm only 5'0. What bike would you recommend to get? Do you feel comfortable in the GSXR 600 or would you recommend another one for someone of petite height? have u ever rode before? I had been riding dirt bikes and quads for a while before I got into street riding. It helped me alot allowing and teaching me to make stops with one foot instead of two. For a beginner that never rode before I would start on something smaller. I of course started on an 05 gsxr 600 but also had a ninja 250 for a week and couldnt deal with the slowness and it kept breaking down on me. Everyone is different on which bikes to start off on. It all on what you want to pay and what you want to ride for. If you just want to be a poser and ride to bike nights only then go knock yourself out and get a new gsxr :) not knocking it because thats what I bought my bike for originally. But then I wanted to ride it all over and to the mountains and track etc etc. If you do decide to get a new bike be prepared to pay for the expensive damage you are going to put on it. Also do u have friends to ride with would teach you? MSF? Feel free to PM me for more info :thumbup:

5'3 here and fit quite nicely on my 06 GSXR750....but I wouldn't recommend it for a first bike......best bet is to go shopping and sit on all the bikes, you will know your bike when you sit on it....

I've only been in the back seat, but really serious about learning to ride and getting the right back for someone my height. My boyfriend's Triumph seems big and bulky to me, so I glad to know that their are bikes fit for me to ride. I want to learn on my own and surprise him...hope it won't be so hard to find a good teacher. Thanks for your feedback! QUOTE=SuzukiGirl]have u ever rode before? I had been riding dirt bikes and quads for a while before I got into street riding. It helped me alot allowing and teaching me to make stops with one foot instead of two. For a beginner that never rode before I would start on something smaller. I of course started on an 05 gsxr 600 but also had a ninja 250 for a week and couldnt deal with the slowness and it kept breaking down on me. Everyone is different on which bikes to start off on. It all on what you want to pay and what you want to ride for. If you just want to be a poser and ride to bike nights only then go knock yourself out and get a new gsxr :) not knocking it because thats what I bought my bike for originally. But then I wanted to ride it all over and to the mountains and track etc etc. If you do decide to get a new bike be prepared to pay for the expensive damage you are going to put on it. Also do u have friends to ride with would teach you? MSF? Feel free to PM me for more info :thumbup:[/QUOTE]

I was told to get some boots with some inches to help me at least tippy-toe, do you wear regular gear or biker boots? 5'3 here and fit quite nicely on my 06 GSXR750....but I wouldn't recommend it for a first bike......best bet is to go shopping and sit on all the bikes, you will know your bike when you sit on it....

I'm 5'4 i ride '06 600 and i lowered it 1 inch. ICON makes a really great boot that has some height to it.

I was told to get some boots with some inches to help me at least tippy-toe, do you wear regular gear or biker boots? yes, I wear Alpinstar riding boots and full leathers....I wouldn't recommend boots with "inches", firstly, they will get in the way with the shifter, secondly, on uneven ground (pot holes, road slants, ect...) your ankles will be at risk and if that happens you WILL drop your bike. But, that's just my opinion, you, have to make your own decision.... ;)

Also....I would recommend a riding course.....simply because there you will not only learn how to ride, but also control.....there are riders out there that can rail with the best of them....but can't do a slow turn around, or hill start in traffic if their life depended on it....

5'4 here my bike 05 gsxr 600 is NOT lowered i haven't had any probs yet. i wear boots w/thick sole (i would like to shave the seat, but havent gotten to it yet) last night i had to move my bike to the other side of the garage with no shoes i was standing on 2 big toes :lol: my husband rides an r6 the reach to the bars is much closer to me & i can see close in front of me better since im shorter, but im perfectly comfortable for now. when i bought my bike i talked to a girl who was 4'11 before her bike was loweres she said she had to stop on one foot. now that sounds crazy to me

I went online and searched for the Icon boots, but they all seem bulky for me, since I'm only 5'0. I'm 5'4 i ride '06 600 and i lowered it 1 inch. ICON makes a really great boot that has some height to it.

Thanks for the info, but where would I be able to find a place that offers riding courses? I suppose it would be at the DMV (devil's hole) or at some regular driving school place. Also....I would recommend a riding course.....simply because there you will not only learn how to ride, but also control.....there are riders out there that can rail with the best of them....but can't do a slow turn around, or hill start in traffic if their life depended on it....

I was talking to my boyfriend about riding this weekend and he basically stated that if I ever ride that I will probably have to stop with one foot too.

The icon boots really arent that bulky they are very stable and they are great even when its hot good padding and they helped me alot i only lowered my bike 1 inch. stopping with one foot isnt that bad but not as safe as some boots. hope i could help

I'm 5'3" ish and ride my '06 gixxer stock with no problems. It's light enough and easy to maneuver at low speeds and in parking lots. I can't flat foot it, but compared to the bike I was riding previously the gixxer feels like it was custom made for me :thumbup:

5'3 here and fit quite nicely on my 06 GSXR750....but I wouldn't recommend it for a first bike......best bet is to go shopping and sit on all the bikes, you will know your bike when you sit on it.... This is a great post, my girl is 5' 2" & looking to get her first bike too. I would agree with "Just Joy" about fitting yourself on a bike first. I'm 5' 9" & ride a 03' 750, I can get good grounding with both of my feet at a stop but not completely flat w/both feet. My girl is also very concerned with the footing issue & was willing to settle for a 250 or 500 for a safe stop. But I think the new bikes are lite and easy to manuver, & a 600 for a beginner should be okay since majority of the noobs know the importance of taking it easy; after the training class.

Thanks for the info, but where would I be able to find a place that offers riding courses? I suppose it would be at the DMV (devil's hole) or at some regular driving school place. http://www.msf-usa.org/

i'm 5'10" and own a 04 gsxr600 and love the bike and have lots of fun on it. i'm finally learning this bike compared to my 97 gsxr 600. :bowdown:

The icon boots really arent that bulky they are very stable and they are great even when its hot good padding and they helped me alot i only lowered my bike 1 inch. stopping with one foot isnt that bad but not as safe as some boots. hope i could help I guess I will just have to go out and try some different brand boots to see which ones I feel most comfortable in. If you don't mind me asking, how tall are you and which gixxer to you have?

I'm 5'4" and i ride an 06 gsx-r 600

I am 5'2 and ride a 03 GSXR600, my bike has been lowered and seat has been shaved and I still dont touch flat footed, but it works for me

I wa thinking about shaving my seat, not to touch the ground, but just for a little more comfort, how did the shaving work out for you???

The K6 bikes are PERFECT for shorter people. I am 5'9" and I have an 06 750. I can sit flatfooted easy...seems almost easier than my 01 600. But when I sit on my buddies 02 750 I have to lean the bike to the side just a tad at the stops to be flat footed.

I'm a guy, but this thread seemed to be about hight and riding comfort associated with it. I'm 5'6 170lbs and cannot flatfoot. I have a '04 R6, in which I shaved the seat, and i feel very comfotable on the bike. The other day I was on a '06 gsxr750, which i fell in love with, and the seating was much better suited for me than my R6 with the shaved seat. I'm considering the purchase of a '04-'05 gsxr750 now, eventhough the model changed slightly in '06...anybody know if the seating dimensions changed between the '04-'05 modles and the '06 model? Anyways, this site might help ya out if you are considering shaving your seat... http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51561&highlight=shaving+seat

I also figured that the kickstand maneuver may help shorter riders. This is done by placing your right foot at the base of the kickstand, and rotating the bike about the kickstand, and allows you to rotate the bike in a fixed position. Been doing this with my R6 with no problems, and the R6 kickstands are of less quality than that of the gsxr. Things to remember when performing this.. Make sure that your foot is placed in a sturdy position Place so that there is no way for the kickstand to close (i place mine slightly behind the kickstand) Grasp left handle bar with left hand Grasp sturdy part of bike such as passenger footpeg w/ right hand Carefully lean bike towards your body, finding balance point about the kickstand (this will get easier and easier, but be carefull) Rotate bike clockwise (Never counter-clockwise as the kickstand will naturally want to close) When bike is facing desired direction, carefully set bike down on two wheels Goodluck

The K6 bikes are PERFECT for shorter people. I am 5'9" and I have an 06 750. I can sit flatfooted easy...seems almost easier than my 01 600. But when I sit on my buddies 02 750 I have to lean the bike to the side just a tad at the stops to be flat footed. Totally agree Im 5'6" and got a K6 1000, the only sport bike I can get flat foot

You can call me lurch, that is fine, but my height made me a lot of money on runways :D You work at the airport??:D

Hi, I'm pretty new here, but certainly not new to riding. I'm on my 3rd sportbike, an '01 GSXR 750. I've had it lowered 4" with adjustable dogbones and have an adjustable kickstand. I'm 5'6" and can now easily flat-foot with my AStars SMX Plus boots. I've found that GSXR's have some of the tallest stock seat heights out there, most between 31-32", not exactly a perfect choice for the vertically challenged. My inseam is pushing only 30", so a 4" drop is what I needed to make things right, and where there's a will, there's a friggin' way....

I'm 5'0' and have an 06' 600 the dealer lowered it as much as he could without a lowering kit but its by far not enough. I've been desperatly looking for a lowering kit but can't find one any where its to the point where i have stopped riding the bike since i can only touch on my very tippy toes. I can't even bend my toes when i touch. Does anyone know of a company that makes em for the 06' yet???

my girlfriend is looking at bikes but she is only like 5' 3'' or 5' 4'' i was just wondering about how tall are the laidies ridin around on gixxers are only? I am 5'1" and riding my gixxer. But I also have the rear lowered 3 inches, the forks lowered 1-2 inches, seat is shaved 1 inch

I'm 5'0' and have an 06' 600 the dealer lowered it as much as he could without a lowering kit but its by far not enough. I've been desperatly looking for a lowering kit but can't find one any where its to the point where i have stopped riding the bike since i can only touch on my very tippy toes. I can't even bend my toes when i touch. Does anyone know of a company that makes em for the 06' yet??? nothing yet. I was looking for the same and found nada. Had to make some homemade craft to lower the front forks and we shaved the seat on our own

I'm 5'4 and half maybe... I have an 06 750 GSXR! I can sit on it fine... GSXR are nice for women because they are much lower to the ground

I'm 5'4 and half maybe... I have an 06 750 GSXR! I can sit on it fine... GSXR are nice for women because they are much lower to the ground Yeah, the new ones have a lower ride height than prior years. I came real close to getting an '06 750 back in spring, and its stock seat height was pretty good.

I dont see how you girls feel fine on the GSXR 600's not lowered. I guess because as they got newer the got a little smaller. I have a 1999 GSXR600 and we just got done lowering it 3 inches. I'm 5'4 and about 1 20lbs. I guess it's because my legs are shorter. I have sat on everything and felt the most comfortable on a GSXR. I LOVE MINE!

I dont see how you girls feel fine on the GSXR 600's not lowered. I guess because as they got newer the got a little smaller. I have a 1999 GSXR600 and we just got done lowering it 3 inches. I'm 5'4 and about 1 20lbs. I guess it's because my legs are shorter. I have sat on everything and felt the most comfortable on a GSXR. I LOVE MINE! Yeah, the older ones have a higher ride height. The newer ones are smaller & lower. I slammed my '01 750 down 4". Had to - even my husband, who's over 6' tall, had a hard time moving it around before we had it lowered. I've had a hondas and a kawi, but I love my gix.

i'm 4'10/11 and had to lower it...

5'9".5

I like to think I'm 5'2 but I'm actually more like 5'1. I ordered lowering links for my k6 600 online, and had the dealer install them, along with tightening the spring as much as possible. Maybe one of these days I'll raise it back up an inch.

Yeah, the new ones have a lower seat height than prior years. I came real close to getting an '06 750 back in spring, and its stock seat height was pretty good. I just got an '07 750. I'm 5'3", and the dealer lowered it at the forks and suspension 1/2". Throw in my higher boots and I'm OK. The new (06 and 07) GIXXRs have lower seats and are smaller. Try these boots: http://www.onlinebootstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=D82016&Category_Code=HarleyWomens No laces, ankle support, grippy soles, and they lift me up a good inch in front and 1 3/4 in the back. Oh, and your pants will cover up the Harley emblem. :D

Im not a girl but the size of one.:lol: 5,6" 150lbs if I remove my testicals then I would be flat footed:laughingr I guess as a girl at 5.6 and 150 lbs. then I would need a diet!

Try these boots: http://www.onlinebootstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=D82016&Category_Code=HarleyWomens I have a pair of boots very similar to those, except they're made by Double H. I'll wear those if I actually have a destination, or a lil' cruise here or there, but I prefer the protection of my Alpine Stars SMX Plus boots: http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_storage/e/b5/eb5661db5cd5e97590c103a6d35df75a_refined.jpg Unfortunately, they have almost no extra height to them.

I'm on an 06 GSXR600 and I'm 6 ft tall. My friend has an 03 GSXR600 and he's about 5'6" - he has to move the bike around on his tippy toes if he's sitting on it pushing it around inside ... he's going to lower the bike a bit to fit him. Where you from..I know that bike

I'm 5'4" and I ride GSXR 600 and a Honda 929. I have to either stop on tiptoes or with one foot.

I dont see how you girls feel fine on the GSXR 600's not lowered. I guess because as they got newer the got a little smaller. I have a 1999 GSXR600 and we just got done lowering it 3 inches. I'm 5'4 and about 1 20lbs. I guess it's because my legs are shorter. I have sat on everything and felt the most comfortable on a GSXR. I LOVE MINE! I ride a 2000 GSXR and I'm about the same height and weight as you and mine is stock height. Mostly because my boyfriend and I swap bikes a lot and he stunts (hard to stunt on a lowered bike). It is tought to stop sometimes, but you make it work. ;)

I finally put my bike back up to stock and I'm actually liking it a lot better. I've had the bike for over a year now so I guess I got used to it and I'm more confortable stopping on one foot at lights. :D

I am 184cm and about 80 kg and ride a 2003 GSXR 750. I feel my knees are way up there, but my girl says it looks just right. She is 160cm and about 50kg and she does not reach the ground when she sits on the bike. The bike is way to big for her...

I am 5"5" and had a slammed 04 GSXR 600....but still not low enough...

i am 5'3" i'm on a gsxr 600

im female 5 foot 7 on a k7 1000 i can touch the ground pretty good and with my setup racing boots i can almost flat foot the ground,

I'm between 5'5 to 5'6 but got short legs! I got a 2007 gsxr 600 and an 2002 gsxr 600 with the rear raised. I can pretty much flat foot the 2007, even when in full leathers. I never could on the 02, i was always on my toes even with stock height, its even higher now.

TRY YOUR BEST TO GET HER TO GET USED TO AND COMFERTABLE WITH LEANING THE BIKE ON ONE LEG!!! If you lower it you can harm the way it handles, which isnt a good idea to do with a new rider, if she is worried about learning with a height challenge get a shorter bike like a ex500 or 250 or if she really wants a bigger bike try taking the seat to an upolstry shop and having the seat shave so she is lower to the ground. but if nothing else works you can lower the bike a inch or 2 and still not loose much of the handling, but dont go more than that.

I'M 5'0 - LOWERED BIKE + SHAVED SEAT= FAST AND COMFORTABLE BIKE(MY BIKE):thumbup:

5'10, 195Lbs! :) 1k fits me wonderful! :):thumbup:

I am 5'10".. never had to lower any of my bikes thank goodness... But I have always ridden Suzukis but Hubby was a Honda man... and from what I see Suzukis are some of the taller bikes. But tons of girls and guys alike have had them lowered.

I am 5ft.1 in and Ride a '06 gsxr 600 (stock height)

6'3 on a 2000 750

guy here for clarity, I enjoy reading this but i think some digressing occured when it changed from how tall are u to what bike should i get. those saying that their gfs want to start riding and saying a gsxr 600 is a good first bike really need to hush up. are you trying to thwart their learning curve and put them in such high risk already? i know there are those who started on a 600 but it isnt advisable. to be honest id recommend dirt to start on, or a very old 250 to understand all the principles. to me those who "take it easy" and go slow shouldnt be on the bike. u just wont learn fast. youll learn soo slow. if you learn on a viper, you might not wreck but you sure wont push it to the limit. stay safe and i'm 5'6 and firmly planted on gsxr 750. rode on dirt first,

I am almost 5'1'!!! I gotta be the shortest...

6foot 9

my neighbor is like 4'10-4'11 and is on a k7 600, she had it lowered so she can reach the floor, i will try to take a pic nextime she comes home, shes in college so she shows up once in a while

im 5'4" on an 07 gixxer600... i got my bike lowered, i kinda of regret it.. i feel a little unsafe in the turns so im getting the stock links back

Hey badfish did you also lower the front forks?

I am on a CBR but I am somewhere between 5' 10" and 5'11" My friend wants to start riding and she is about your height. She is super slim and clocks in at about 110 lbs. Have you ridden any other bikes besides the CBR? Any suggestions for a tall girl such as herself to start on? I have a 2002 600 gixxer and she said it felt like it weighed a ton to her, so I am not sure what options she has. Thanks

im 6'4 or 193cm i dont have a bike yet. but ive tryed to sit on some bikes and theyr all very small! XD my legs could probably be an inch shorter and i wold still be able to have both my legs flat on the ground.

5'11 perfect for my 03 750

i'm 5'2" on a lowered K3 600. i can sit practically flat footed on the bike but i have about 4" of clearance only.

You can call me lurch, that is fine, but my height made me a lot of money on runways :D That's so cool, your a bike rider and a pilot.:thumbup:

I am not sure if you are still reading this and I did not read all of the posts so I apologize if I am repeating anything. I am just a little over 5'3" probably closer to 5’4”. I ride a 2006 GSXR 600 lowered about 3 inches in the back and 2 in the front. I can flatfoot it with my riding boots on and even sneakers. If you want to see a picture let me know.

5"6 On A 03 750 And I Can Touch, Not All The Way Flat Foot But Enough To Hold The Bike Up!

i am a guy but i am 5-4",i ride an k7 600 and it is my first bike.i would recomend it as a first bike too because it fits me the best ergonomiclly hight wise and it came with a shift indicator stock.the height thing can be a simple fix on any bike though with a lowering link so dont have ur heart set on one specific kind just go to the dealer and sit on each kind to get a feel for what suits u best.good luck to you and make sure to get some good gear too(good fitting helment,jacket and gloves)and ride safe:thumbup:

I'm 5'2'' and I ride an '07 GSX-R600. I'm on my tip toes, but I'm ok with that. I love my bike!

I'm 5' 6" riding a stock '03 600. I'm on my toes all the time and i even have a hard time walking it. If i ever have to move it around I'll usually just walk next to it...it kinda sucked at first but then i just got used to it.

im 6'6" but im a guy. hope that helps:headscrat

I'm a guy, short/stocky and 5'6" on a good day. I'm on my tippy toes on my '07 GSXR 600. No lowering or softening up the suspension like some have posted up. I don't really have any problems as I learned to lean alittle at lights on my left foot. My wife is about 5'2" and a buck ten. She had a lil 250 Ninja when we met. She didn't like it because she felt like it was too big for her. I really think this is a confidence thing for her because she rode it. Back in August, I put her on my 600 about a week or so after I bought it. She dang near dropped it because she could barely touch. It kinda shook her up but then again, we were in the garage (which is slippery), she was wearing flip flops of all things and she wasn't really into getting on the bike at the time. NOW, she's pestering the crap outta me and I am stumped as to what to get her. I went to the shop today and checked out the closeout GSXR 600's and '08 Ninja 250's but don't really know what to do. I'm thinking a used 600 or Ninja 250 and lowering and shaving the seat. This seems to be my only option as she and I both agree that she will not ride a Rebel or a cruiser period. Not that she doesn't like them, their just not her style. She just wants to go ride together and I can really tell she misses riding.

6'1 here

ehh, 4ft 11....

5'9" TALLEST IN THE FAMILY!!!:laughingr

You can call me lurch, that is fine, but my height made me a lot of money on runways :D you still rideing in fort worth?

my girlfriend is looking at bikes but she is only like 5' 3'' or 5' 4'' i was just wondering about how tall are the laidies ridin around on gixxers are im 5'6'' and about 108 lbs.just lower it some and she should be fine

Im 5'5 and I have an 06 kawasaki 636 that I can only touch tippy toed on but my boyfriends 06 gsxr 1000 I can touch almost flat footed, and I just started wearing bates(brand) combat boots, Because all the "riding boots" are too stiff and sticky for me" and regular boots are too thick and heavy, these are so perfect I feel like Im wearing tennis shoes but have the protection of boots...my mans so sweet for getting them for me:) he didn't like it that I used to wear tennis shoes before we got together

6' on a K6 GSXR600 ... fits perfectly ... best thing you can do is go to the bike shops and have her sit on some bikes

I'm a guy 5'6" 130lbs with an 07' Gixxer 600. I'm unable to plant both feet flat on the ground and I hate it. I see a lot of you lowered your bikes and I've been debating about doing it myself but will there be a considerable difference in handling??

im 6 3' 220lbs my 1000 is fine haha... idk why i even stepped in

how tall........... tooooooooo tall

Im almost 5'7" when I bought the bike I lowered it an inch so I could almost flat foot. Well...I have started getting into the track and after a day of CONSTANT nagging about my lowered bike's handling and my control rider letting me know that on the last lap I came milimeters from dragging my pegs I lifted her back up. I'm ok with it now...I am on the balls of my feet in my Sidi's...but backing the bike up sucks and windy days tend to blow me around more than I like. So I decided to have the seat shaved. I stopped in a place and he said he could take of 2-2.5 inches if I wanted. I went for an inch. And decided to have it covered with charcoal carbon fiber look vinyl. I will let you know how it goes. If she ever wants to be serious about the track...my understanding is that the bike being lowered will hinder her. But for street riding...lowering the bike one to two inches and shaving the seat should give her the comfort she needs.

I'm a guy, but this thread seemed to be about hight and riding comfort associated with it. I'm 5'6 170lbs and cannot flatfoot. I have a '04 R6, in which I shaved the seat, and i feel very comfotable on the bike. The other day I was on a '06 gsxr750, which i fell in love with, and the seating was much better suited for me than my R6 with the shaved seat. I'm considering the purchase of a '04-'05 gsxr750 now, eventhough the model changed slightly in '06...anybody know if the seating dimensions changed between the '04-'05 modles and the '06 model? Anyways, this site might help ya out if you are considering shaving your seat... http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51561&highlight=shaving+seat I'm 5'8" i sat on an 05 750 It didn't feel as comfortable as the 06 750 I bought I don't know why. The 06 just felt right. I can't touch flatfooted but I'm comfortable with how it feels.

I also figured that the kickstand maneuver may help shorter riders. This is done by placing your right foot at the base of the kickstand, and rotating the bike about the kickstand, and allows you to rotate the bike in a fixed position. Been doing this with my R6 with no problems, and the R6 kickstands are of less quality than that of the gsxr. Things to remember when performing this.. Make sure that your foot is placed in a sturdy position Place so that there is no way for the kickstand to close (i place mine slightly behind the kickstand) Grasp left handle bar with left hand Grasp sturdy part of bike such as passenger footpeg w/ right hand Carefully lean bike towards your body, finding balance point about the kickstand (this will get easier and easier, but be carefull) Rotate bike clockwise (Never counter-clockwise as the kickstand will naturally want to close) When bike is facing desired direction, carefully set bike down on two wheels Goodluck I'm 6'5" I ride a 06 GSXR1000.

Hi! I'm 5.57 and I'm riding with a GSXR 600 K4. The seat is 820 cm high.. it's a little bit difficult but you have to ride motorbike not to walk with her :lol::)

Im on a 06 gsx-r600 and im 5'6 :) I'm looking like you on my motorbike!

5'9", the GSXR is perfect for me, my feet lay flat on the ground when I'm sitting on the bike. I've found that Honda's are too wide and hurt my inner thighs and Yamaha's are a little tall and Kawi's are a tad bigger than the GSXR but still managable.

Ok im not trying to be the ass of the forum but im 6'3" on a K6 1000 but the reason im posting is that my 5'3" cousin was sitting on my bike trying to move it when i wasnt around and he ended up tipping it over. So for the more vertically challenged people out there please be able to touch the ground when your on the bike. please

Great forum! I noticed a lot of folks here are flat footed on your bikes. Anyway, I have a few questions. I will be getting a 2008 GSXR 600 soon. I'm a guy and am 5'8", but my leg-length is my problem (30"). I don't need to be fully flat footed, but want to feel a bit more stable. How much do you recommed lowering the bike? Should I shave seat first then lower of does it matter? Finally, does anyone know how the bike is actually lowered? Any help would be great. Thanks!

Great forum! I noticed a lot of folks here are flat footed on your bikes. Anyway, I have a few questions. I will be getting a 2008 GSXR 600 soon. I'm a guy and am 5'8", but my leg-length is my problem (30"). I don't need to be fully flat footed, but want to feel a bit more stable. How much do you recommed lowering the bike? Should I shave seat first then lower of does it matter? Finally, does anyone know how the bike is actually lowered? Any help would be great. Thanks! Get the bike first and then decide if you want to lower it. With you height, lowering should not be needed.

nater thanks for the input. I've been reading a LOT on the web and that is what keep reading. Will do that. Also plan on getting sliders, just in case.

I've found that Honda's are too wide and hurt my inner thighs. you hit the nail on the head with that comment! thats exactly why I don't like the honda's they always hurt my inner thighs when I sit on them which of course makes it uncomfortable (yes I know I have a 929 but I let the BF ride it and I ride my 750)

I'm a good 5'9.

6'4

im a dude.. 6'8 275 on a 08 750. I look like a circus bear riding a tiny motorcycle. but I make do

Im 6'5 220lbs on an 03 600:shifty

im 5'5" on a 1000k8 its a struggle at times but once ya rollin...yeehaa:laughingr

5' 9-10" k6 gsxr 600. and have addopted an k7 1000, I like it better since I'm all legs

I'm 5 ft 1. I lowered my Suzuki Gs500... :)

just under 5 ft,i ride a streetfighter 1200 bandit 98,gsxr750wn 92 and z1000 04..... you can adapt bike to suit.... greenie:thumbup:

im a dude.. 6'8 275 on a 08 750. I look like a circus bear riding a tiny motorcycle. but I make do :laughingr

I'm a guy. 6'0 140lbs. but my bike is still lowered a little bit. Looks good to me. :]

5'0 on a 1.5 lowered 05 gsxr 600 :thumbup: nice!...I'm 5'2" / 118lbs and I ride a K7 600. I cruized around for a month or so before my lowering links came in the mail, and I installed them. I had a rough time at first, and yeah I had to stop one footed sometimes, usually I could at-least get the ball of each foot firmly on the ground though. after I lowered it an inch, I'm flatfooted and more comfident on uneven ground. not like [I]I'll[I] be riding anytime soon though. Up here in Alaska riding season doesn't come around 'til April/May!

Wow I am 5'8" and flat foot the K8 600 no problem; however one of my friends (also female) who is 5'2" has dropped her sport bike a bunch of times, can barely tip toe it. She broke her foot last week. I think she needs to get a lower bike if hers can't be lowered. a broken foot hurts......