Well said. There are many techniques for short riders to manage on a bike that doesn't allow your feet to reach the ground or just tippy toes. All about confidence and maneuvering your butt on the seat to allow your leg to reach further down. Just watch out for roads that are angled at lights or stop signs. Always put your leg down on the high side of an angled road.
I'm a fairly short rider (5'5", 29" inseam) and currently my first bike is a first Gen R6 - I love it to bits, but it's a heavy and tall bike. I'm comfortable with stopping on either foot and moving it around thanks to you! Ultimately it all comes down to skill and practice - and I'm getting better every day
Thank you for this series! I happened to also bought an RC390 for my first bike and started second guessing myself after dropped it when starting it twice. Your series and especially this part 3 made me realized I need to conquer it and be able to ride any bikes come to me in the future!
We’re about the same age and I’ve been riding for 30 years, since I was 16. It is my personal opinion that you should start on a bike that you can flatfoot or close to it. If you are from an area where there’s lots of hills and potholes, there’s nothing worse than putting your foot down at a light, or in traffic, and realizing the ground is not there. There’s no harm in buying used 250, keeping it for 6 months until you gain confidence,, and trading it for something bigger.
your words really just helped me out. thanks for this video. got my bike and I was feeling jealous of those who can flat foot their bike. not anymore !!!!
I've found your videos very helpful! I'm 4'11" with a 27-28 inch inseam and now on my 3rd bike (2017 SV650). It would be great to have that video about parking, etc. Is that up yet?
Another tip for newer (and shorter) riders in general when shopping for a bike especially online. Don't be put off by the seat heights on the spec sheet!!! You need to physically sit on a bike to really know if its 'too tall', even if youre short you'll find there will be very few bikes that are actually soo tall that you cant handle or ride them. I'm 5'3 and have a 17' street triple RS with suspension that isnt even sprung for my weight. Zero issues riding
I love your guides for short folks such as myself. I have the same height and inseam length as you. How do you ride on an incline in a stop-and-go situation (traffic)? More power to you; thanks for sharing your insights!
5ft here, 28 inch leg. I completely agree, you just need to adapt. Can't flat foot? Learn how to balance your bike on tiptoes I started on a cbf125 and dropped it a million times because I kept braking with my bars turned too. As soon as I built up good habits those drops stopped. Haven't dropped my z400 once (I don't want to jinx it!) I did lower both bikes just to make my life a bit easier. I use the bike for commuting so just want to be as comfy as possible when stopped. But you can defo learn to ride bikes without lowering too! The best trick for short riders is to find a skinny bike. You can make best use of your legs that way
I'm 5ft n i havw a GTr hyosung 250r n im so scared ima drop it becauusw the roads are so uneven. Im scared to do right turns too out of the fear that I'll drop it
Make sure to check out part 1 here: ua-cam.com/video/hSZx-nXc6Ew/v-deo.html
Done!
Well said. There are many techniques for short riders to manage on a bike that doesn't allow your feet to reach the ground or just tippy toes. All about confidence and maneuvering your butt on the seat to allow your leg to reach further down. Just watch out for roads that are angled at lights or stop signs. Always put your leg down on the high side of an angled road.
I'm a fairly short rider (5'5", 29" inseam) and currently my first bike is a first Gen R6 - I love it to bits, but it's a heavy and tall bike. I'm comfortable with stopping on either foot and moving it around thanks to you!
Ultimately it all comes down to skill and practice - and I'm getting better every day
That's what I like to hear! Keep it going 👍
Thank you for this series! I happened to also bought an RC390 for my first bike and started second guessing myself after dropped it when starting it twice. Your series and especially this part 3 made me realized I need to conquer it and be able to ride any bikes come to me in the future!
We’re about the same age and I’ve been riding for 30 years, since I was 16. It is my personal opinion that you should start on a bike that you can flatfoot or close to it. If you are from an area where there’s lots of hills and potholes, there’s nothing worse than putting your foot down at a light, or in traffic, and realizing the ground is not there. There’s no harm in buying used 250, keeping it for 6 months until you gain confidence,, and trading it for something bigger.
I disagree. Trying things that are difficult makes for a better rider in the long run.
Im looking at a 125-300cc sport bike. Is 300 too much? Like an R3? Hopefully I can do this next year when I get my license
There are many ways that a shorter rider can ride a taller bike. I appreciate your motivation to inspire new shorter riders to get out there.
your words really just helped me out. thanks for this video. got my bike and I was feeling jealous of those who can flat foot their bike. not anymore !!!!
I've found your videos very helpful! I'm 4'11" with a 27-28 inch inseam and now on my 3rd bike (2017 SV650). It would be great to have that video about parking, etc. Is that up yet?
Thanks for the motivation ima rase my mt-07 back to stock and learn it
Another tip for newer (and shorter) riders in general when shopping for a bike especially online. Don't be put off by the seat heights on the spec sheet!!! You need to physically sit on a bike to really know if its 'too tall', even if youre short you'll find there will be very few bikes that are actually soo tall that you cant handle or ride them. I'm 5'3 and have a 17' street triple RS with suspension that isnt even sprung for my weight. Zero issues riding
I love your guides for short folks such as myself. I have the same height and inseam length as you. How do you ride on an incline in a stop-and-go situation (traffic)? More power to you; thanks for sharing your insights!
5ft here, 28 inch leg. I completely agree, you just need to adapt. Can't flat foot? Learn how to balance your bike on tiptoes
I started on a cbf125 and dropped it a million times because I kept braking with my bars turned too. As soon as I built up good habits those drops stopped. Haven't dropped my z400 once (I don't want to jinx it!)
I did lower both bikes just to make my life a bit easier. I use the bike for commuting so just want to be as comfy as possible when stopped. But you can defo learn to ride bikes without lowering too!
The best trick for short riders is to find a skinny bike. You can make best use of your legs that way
How did you measure inside leg for motorcycle.
@@Ajay-hi7pr with a soft tape measure, or measure the inside of a pair of your trousers
dana point is so fun to cruise around
Make a video doing u turns on the r6. A lot of short riders struggle with that one.
Ok will do.
Like that old saying; it aint how deep you fish, but how you wiggle your worm !!
Thanks a lot for comfing 👍 words
I'm 5ft n i havw a GTr hyosung 250r n im so scared ima drop it becauusw the roads are so uneven. Im scared to do right turns too out of the fear that I'll drop it
deff backing into parking spots being short. How much strength does it take.
Why? Just walk it.
Which size gloves do you use?
PART-3
Thank you ♥️♥️♥️
You’re welcome 👍
Make a dedicated video
On what?