Sizing up a bike... - Page 3

RichLockyer · 04-04-2008

At 6'3"... I can flat-foot just about anything. Not sure about the inseam... I wear 33x36 Levis 501's.

And next to the 1600 Classic... bike is on the sidestand:

Riding position:

A2rider · 04-07-2008

Here is Zedx11's contribution.

2006 ZX-10

Height 5'10"

Inseam 32 inches

Standing next to the bike.

Sitting

Riding position

fretbuzz · 04-07-2008

"At 6'3"... I can flat-foot just about anything."

Geez, Rich. Rub it in why dontcha.

I don't know why I can see Rich's photos but not Zed's. I'll check them out when I get home.

A2rider · 04-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by fretbuzz

"At 6'3"... I can flat-foot just about anything."

Geez, Rich. Rub it in why dontcha.

I don't know why I can see Rich's photos but not Zed's. I'll check them out when I get home.

I put them on photobucket.

fretbuzz · 04-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

I put them on photobucket.

That'll do it.

I finally got a photobucket account but of course have to do it all from home.

eidian · 04-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

Here is Zedx11's contribution.

2006 ZX-10

Height 5'10"

Inseam 32 inches

Standing next to the bike.

Thank you Tina and Darell!! I like the raised eye brow (a la Spok) pic. Sigh...so again, I barely missed flat-footing a litre SuperSport because I'm only 5'8".

A2rider · 04-07-2008

You're welcome. He barely flat foots it!

I'll do mine when we get it running.

eidian · 04-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

You're welcome. He barely flat foots it!

I'll do mine when we get it running.

Yes and when you take your pics, you have to wear a helmet from BSG and label your bike "Stealth Viper".

RichLockyer · 04-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

You're welcome. He barely flat foots it!

Next time Eidian shows up for a forum ride, I'll let him take a picture of his bike with me flat-footing it standing over the windscreen

stefano · 04-08-2008

Hey Ed!

Great idea this thread, glad to contribute

I will post up a "collage" of photos I have so far... if I remember on the weekend I will take some specific ones and edit my post. I will do the same regarding my inseam as I've never measured it... too scared to find out how short my legs really are

So here goes:

Bike: Kawasaki ZX-6R 2006 model (the infamous 636

)
Height: 5'7
Weight: 165 pounds

Photos:

Standing next to bike (the full leathers make my legs look even shorter than they really are

):

Sitting on bike - with my height and inseam, I CANNOT flat-foot this bike, as is clearly evident from the picture... but it's not a problem:

Riding position 1:

Riding position 2:

eidian · 04-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

Next time Eidian shows up for a forum ride, I'll let him take a picture of his bike with me flat-footing it standing over the windscreen

Ha ha! Sure, live it up in your glory that is called "being tall". The next time you feel someone punching your knees, you'll know it's me...hey, that's as high as I'll be able to reach.

eidian · 04-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefano

Hey Ed!

Great idea this thread, glad to contribute

I will post up a "collage" of photos I have so far... if I remember on the weekend I will take some specific ones and edit my post. I will do the same regarding my inseam as I've never measured it... too scared to find out how short my legs really are

So here goes:

Bike: Kawasaki ZX-6R 2006 model (the infamous 636

)
Height: 5'7
Weight: 165 pounds

Photos:

Thank you, thank you Stefano. Great pics! We're definitely getting a volume started. And...hey!...I just realized that I'm taller than Stefano! Can I make fun him the way all of you "Oaks" make fun of us "Maples"?

stefano · 04-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidian

Thank you, thank you Stefano. Great pics! We're definitely getting a volume started. And...hey!...I just realized that I'm taller than Stefano! Can I make fun him the way all of you "Oaks" make fun of us "Maples"?

No... no you may not.

fretbuzz · 04-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidian

Thank you, thank you Stefano. Great pics! We're definitely getting a volume started. And...hey!...I just realized that I'm taller than Stefano! Can I make fun him the way all of you "Oaks" make fun of us "Maples"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefano

No... no you may not.

Hey, us short guys have to stick together.

A2rider · 04-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidian

Ha ha! Sure, live it up in your glory that is called "being tall". The next time you feel someone punching your knees, you'll know it's me...hey, that's as high as I'll be able to reach.

You punch him in the knees, and I'll bite him on the ankles!

daemon · 04-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

You punch him in the knees, and I'll bite him on the ankles!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fretbuzz

Hey, us short guys have to stick together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefano

No... no you may not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidian

Thank you, thank you Stefano. Great pics! We're definitely getting a volume started. And...hey!...I just realized that I'm taller than Stefano! Can I make fun him the way all of you "Oaks" make fun of us "Maples"?

sorry guy's....i had to

A2rider · 04-08-2008

Hey Mike, sit on these!!

c_law23 · 04-08-2008

They arent the greatest but here are some riding shots.

07 900 Custom
6'4"
235 lbs
34-36" inseam

I dont have any side shots at the moment but my knees are up there!

fretbuzz · 04-09-2008

Nice shots from all y'all -what a motley crew.

I hope this thread continues to grow.

eidian · 04-10-2008

While I appreciate the printed page and the table cloth pattern being there for size reference, it's still vague. Could you get someone to actually put their butt just above them to re-create someone that's about to sit on them. That way we can all gauge the effectiveness of the spikes. Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

Hey Mike, sit on these!!

04-04-2008	#41 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	At 6'3"... I can flat-foot just about anything. Not sure about the inseam... I wear 33x36 Levis 501's. And next to the 1600 Classic... bike is on the sidestand: Riding position: __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.* Last edited by RichLockyer : 04-04-2008 at 09:04 PM.

04-07-2008	#43 (permalink)
fretbuzz Non Omnis Moriar BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heart o' Texas Posts: 7,787	"At 6'3"... I can flat-foot just about anything." Geez, Rich. Rub it in why dontcha. I don't know why I can see Rich's photos but not Zed's. I'll check them out when I get home. __________________ I'd rather you offend me with the truth than appease me with a lie.

04-08-2008	#50 (permalink)
stefano Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Milano, Italy Posts: 2,118	Hey Ed! Great idea this thread, glad to contribute I will post up a "collage" of photos I have so far... if I remember on the weekend I will take some specific ones and edit my post. I will do the same regarding my inseam as I've never measured it... too scared to find out how short my legs really are So here goes: Bike: Kawasaki ZX-6R 2006 model (the infamous 636 ) Height: 5'7 Weight: 165 pounds Photos: Standing next to bike (the full leathers make my legs look even shorter than they really are ): Sitting on bike - with my height and inseam, I CANNOT flat-foot this bike, as is clearly evident from the picture... but it's not a problem: Riding position 1: Riding position 2: __________________ 06 636 - the last of it's kind

04-08-2008	#58 (permalink)
c_law23 Missy Peregrym's #1 fan! Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 7,638	They arent the greatest but here are some riding shots. 07 900 Custom 6'4" 235 lbs 34-36" inseam I dont have any side shots at the moment but my knees are up there! __________________ Chris VROC #24810 Black 2007 900 Custom (sold)

04-09-2008	#59 (permalink)
fretbuzz Non Omnis Moriar BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heart o' Texas Posts: 7,787	Nice shots from all y'all -what a motley crew. I hope this thread continues to grow. __________________ I'd rather you offend me with the truth than appease me with a lie.

04-07-2008	#42 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,728	Here is Zedx11's contribution. 2006 ZX-10 Height 5'10" Inseam 32 inches Standing next to the bike. Sitting Riding position

04-07-2008	#47 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,728	You're welcome. He barely flat foots it! I'll do mine when we get it running.

04-08-2008	#57 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,728	Hey Mike, sit on these!!

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