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June 19, 2009 at 11:52 PM #418567June 20, 2009 at 12:21 AM #417852
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Participant[quote=Eugene]SV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
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I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
June 20, 2009 at 12:21 AM #418085Participant[quote=Eugene]SV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
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I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
June 20, 2009 at 12:21 AM #418346Participant[quote=Eugene]SV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
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I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
June 20, 2009 at 12:21 AM #418412Participant[quote=Eugene]SV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
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I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
June 20, 2009 at 12:21 AM #418572Participant[quote=Eugene]SV 650 is not the best first bike, too much torque. Also, it’s too “sporty” meaning that your body is reclined forward – you get used to it eventually, but it’s just not very comfortable and your muscles will ache after 20 miles on the bike. I have Ninja 650R in my garage, it’s better in both aspects.
Your height is more important than your weight. It is important for the beginner to be able to put both heels on the ground when the bike is stopped. 600+ cc sport bikes almost universally have high seats that make flat-footing impossible for a short person. If you’re under 5’8″, I’d strongly recommend a smaller bike.
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I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
June 20, 2009 at 2:21 AM #417862Eugene
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I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]Like I said, you won’t be particularly comfortable on a street bike like the SV … and you can see that for yourself if you just go to Fun Bike Center, sit on the bike, and try to push it around.
One of the scarier experiences of my life was riding my SV from the dealership in Kearny Mesa to UTC. And I had 5000 miles of experience on a smaller bike. I’m 5’6″ too. Made it without crashing, fortunately. I can’t imagine doing that without any experience at all. Later I had to find a motorcycle parts place and learn to replace the brake lever. Turns out that it’s real easy to drop a 450 lb bike if you can’t flat-foot it. And when you drop it, it often falls on the right side, hits the pavement with the brake lever, and breaks off a little ball on its tip. Fortunately, the lever was easy to replace and cost something like $15. I ended up replacing it at least three times in two years I had the bike.
You could get a light cruiser while you’re learning, something like Honda Shadow. It will be more comfortable and you won’t have to worry about dropping it, or getting thrown off the bike by an accidental jerk of your palm.
June 20, 2009 at 2:21 AM #418095Participant[quote]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]Like I said, you won’t be particularly comfortable on a street bike like the SV … and you can see that for yourself if you just go to Fun Bike Center, sit on the bike, and try to push it around.
One of the scarier experiences of my life was riding my SV from the dealership in Kearny Mesa to UTC. And I had 5000 miles of experience on a smaller bike. I’m 5’6″ too. Made it without crashing, fortunately. I can’t imagine doing that without any experience at all. Later I had to find a motorcycle parts place and learn to replace the brake lever. Turns out that it’s real easy to drop a 450 lb bike if you can’t flat-foot it. And when you drop it, it often falls on the right side, hits the pavement with the brake lever, and breaks off a little ball on its tip. Fortunately, the lever was easy to replace and cost something like $15. I ended up replacing it at least three times in two years I had the bike.
You could get a light cruiser while you’re learning, something like Honda Shadow. It will be more comfortable and you won’t have to worry about dropping it, or getting thrown off the bike by an accidental jerk of your palm.
June 20, 2009 at 2:21 AM #418356Participant[quote]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]Like I said, you won’t be particularly comfortable on a street bike like the SV … and you can see that for yourself if you just go to Fun Bike Center, sit on the bike, and try to push it around.
One of the scarier experiences of my life was riding my SV from the dealership in Kearny Mesa to UTC. And I had 5000 miles of experience on a smaller bike. I’m 5’6″ too. Made it without crashing, fortunately. I can’t imagine doing that without any experience at all. Later I had to find a motorcycle parts place and learn to replace the brake lever. Turns out that it’s real easy to drop a 450 lb bike if you can’t flat-foot it. And when you drop it, it often falls on the right side, hits the pavement with the brake lever, and breaks off a little ball on its tip. Fortunately, the lever was easy to replace and cost something like $15. I ended up replacing it at least three times in two years I had the bike.
You could get a light cruiser while you’re learning, something like Honda Shadow. It will be more comfortable and you won’t have to worry about dropping it, or getting thrown off the bike by an accidental jerk of your palm.
June 20, 2009 at 2:21 AM #418422Participant[quote]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]Like I said, you won’t be particularly comfortable on a street bike like the SV … and you can see that for yourself if you just go to Fun Bike Center, sit on the bike, and try to push it around.
One of the scarier experiences of my life was riding my SV from the dealership in Kearny Mesa to UTC. And I had 5000 miles of experience on a smaller bike. I’m 5’6″ too. Made it without crashing, fortunately. I can’t imagine doing that without any experience at all. Later I had to find a motorcycle parts place and learn to replace the brake lever. Turns out that it’s real easy to drop a 450 lb bike if you can’t flat-foot it. And when you drop it, it often falls on the right side, hits the pavement with the brake lever, and breaks off a little ball on its tip. Fortunately, the lever was easy to replace and cost something like $15. I ended up replacing it at least three times in two years I had the bike.
You could get a light cruiser while you’re learning, something like Honda Shadow. It will be more comfortable and you won’t have to worry about dropping it, or getting thrown off the bike by an accidental jerk of your palm.
June 20, 2009 at 2:21 AM #418582Participant[quote]
I’m 5’6″ 185lbs.As for the comfort I’m all for that. I’m not concerned with strength as I am in shape.
[/quote]Like I said, you won’t be particularly comfortable on a street bike like the SV … and you can see that for yourself if you just go to Fun Bike Center, sit on the bike, and try to push it around.
One of the scarier experiences of my life was riding my SV from the dealership in Kearny Mesa to UTC. And I had 5000 miles of experience on a smaller bike. I’m 5’6″ too. Made it without crashing, fortunately. I can’t imagine doing that without any experience at all. Later I had to find a motorcycle parts place and learn to replace the brake lever. Turns out that it’s real easy to drop a 450 lb bike if you can’t flat-foot it. And when you drop it, it often falls on the right side, hits the pavement with the brake lever, and breaks off a little ball on its tip. Fortunately, the lever was easy to replace and cost something like $15. I ended up replacing it at least three times in two years I had the bike.
You could get a light cruiser while you’re learning, something like Honda Shadow. It will be more comfortable and you won’t have to worry about dropping it, or getting thrown off the bike by an accidental jerk of your palm.
June 20, 2009 at 6:59 AM #417877propertysearchaddiction
ParticipantMy husband took this course
He lets you rent a smaller bike to take the DMV test and/or you can take a one on one saftey class from him. My husband spent 3 hours with him one on one and it really helped him. He learned how to lay down the bike and the teacher recommended great safety equipment.
It is a great place to start!June 20, 2009 at 6:59 AM #418110ParticipantMy husband took this course
He lets you rent a smaller bike to take the DMV test and/or you can take a one on one saftey class from him. My husband spent 3 hours with him one on one and it really helped him. He learned how to lay down the bike and the teacher recommended great safety equipment.
It is a great place to start!June 20, 2009 at 6:59 AM #418371ParticipantMy husband took this course
He lets you rent a smaller bike to take the DMV test and/or you can take a one on one saftey class from him. My husband spent 3 hours with him one on one and it really helped him. He learned how to lay down the bike and the teacher recommended great safety equipment.
It is a great place to start!June 20, 2009 at 6:59 AM #418437ParticipantMy husband took this course
He lets you rent a smaller bike to take the DMV test and/or you can take a one on one saftey class from him. My husband spent 3 hours with him one on one and it really helped him. He learned how to lay down the bike and the teacher recommended great safety equipment.
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