Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums - View Single Post - Short, 5ft 8in, 1600 Meanie vs. 1600 classic

screaminmeanie · 06-11-2004

I personally don't think there's any cruiser that can beat the brakes on a Meanie. There's certainly not one that can out-handle the Meanie, not even the Warrior.

I find the bike to be very comfortable on long rides, with the exception of the bar position. I've ordered the Aeromach 6" risers and 35-degree drag bar (see "Need bars with more pullback for Mean Streak" thread), but I don't have them yet. Others with the same issue have said this is a great fix for the "too forward" position.

I also ordered a High End seat which sits you about an inch lower and an inch further forward than the stock seat. Remains to be seen if it's as comfortable as the stock seat, although I've been told that after a break-in period of about 100 miles it is.

Good luck in your decision - these are both nice bikes.

06-11-2004	#9 (permalink)
screaminmeanie Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 41	I personally don't think there's any cruiser that can beat the brakes on a Meanie. There's certainly not one that can out-handle the Meanie, not even the Warrior. I find the bike to be very comfortable on long rides, with the exception of the bar position. I've ordered the Aeromach 6" risers and 35-degree drag bar (see "Need bars with more pullback for Mean Streak" thread), but I don't have them yet. Others with the same issue have said this is a great fix for the "too forward" position. I also ordered a High End seat which sits you about an inch lower and an inch further forward than the stock seat. Remains to be seen if it's as comfortable as the stock seat, although I've been told that after a break-in period of about 100 miles it is. Good luck in your decision - these are both nice bikes.