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Beautiful bike,and I belong to the shortstuff club
@ just under 5'9" should be a perfect fit. swambo would tend to disagree though
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@ just under 5'9" should be a perfect fit. swambo would tend to disagree though.
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FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......John -
here ya go.. and you were hunched over...Originally posted by madmax-im View PostYeah you are a big boy yursef...still have that pic in my mind of you sitting on my XJ up at XSNorth a couple yrs ago...bike fits me fine but you looked like you were on a kid's bike...LOL
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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You want tall and top heavy? Try my ST1100...I'm glad they have tipover wings as part of the bodywork...and they do work..ask me how I know...Originally posted by Cuda 69 View PostBeautiful bike,and I belong to the shortstuff club @ just under 5'9" should be a perfect fit. swambo would tend to disagree though. But once you know where the shortcomings are then its usually not too hard to get used to...
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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I forget you are a member of the Shiny Bike Club, Ben!
For redshirt's benefit, that ST1100 Ben mentioned is about 150 lb heavier than your FJR.
Ya picked a great bike, redshirt!
Be sure to read those forums. Lots of tips and tricks and accessories there, as well as regional group rides.Marty in NW PA
Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
This IS my happy face.
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.......and at a weighed 730lb. is only 50lbs. heavier than my Venturer...yup, a ShinyBikeClub member here also.......had it for seven yrs. now.Originally posted by MartyA View PostI forget you are a member of the Shiny Bike Club, Ben!
For redshirt's benefit, that ST1100 Ben mentioned is about 150 lb heavier than your FJR.
81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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heck yeah and it should come as no surprise as to what bike I am riding to SE oHIo... gettin a new rear tar put on next week...Originally posted by MartyA View PostI forget you are a member of the Shiny Bike Club, Ben!
For redshirt's benefit, that ST1100 Ben mentioned is about 150 lb heavier than your FJR.
Ya picked a great bike, redshirt!
Be sure to read those forums. Lots of tips and tricks and accessories there, as well as regional group rides.
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Jealous!!!!!!!!
I want one of them... But I just got done paying off my truck about a years ago and I'm loving the life of NO vehicle payments
That and the honeymoon with "Izzy" isn't over yet.... But those that know me know that bikes come and go pretty quick in my stable... LOL
Nice bike buddy!!!!!
Oh and Joab.... its too much bike for your stubby lil legs!
Don
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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Don't think that'll be an issue............gots a low,low maintenance motor that pedals it......Originally posted by ddragon63 View Post
Nice bike buddy!!!!!
Oh and Joab.... its too much bike for your stubby lil legs!81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Ya but then he has to touch the ground @ the stop signOriginally posted by motoman View Post
Don
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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Well, a couple off the forum from denver whom I've rode with had his wife's seat shaved and recovered so her feet touched......worked and she is several inches SHORT of five feet tall.....Originally posted by ddragon63 View PostYa but then he has to touch the ground @ the stop sign81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Moto... your ruining my inside joke, buddy
Don
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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