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Part 2: Not feeling confident you can handle a bike? Let me ease your worries. This is a video on how I manage standard height sport bikes, and a general overview of what difficulties to overcome as a short motorcycle rider, men or women. www.tremonte.tv
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Basic things for the new or short rider, that many tutorials don't explain or show. For reference, I am 5'3" with a 29.5" inseam.
Part 1 can be found here: ua-cam.com/video/uHkob7iTLnk/v-deo.html
Tremonte hi sir what is the motorcycle u are using? im also short person
Mee to 5'3"
I'm also 5'3 and 29.5 inch inseam I will definitely benefit from this video
I’m a petite but strong, 5’3.5, 23yr old woman. My favorite bike is a Harley Flhr-Road king. That bike is a lot for some men, and I got laughed at a lot at the dealer or when I met bikers and told them what I loved. I have ridden a hyabusa and it was too tall for me, I had to hop n go and put a lot of weight on my strong leg. When I first got on a king, I loved the feeling, like being on a Clydesdale. I refused to get any other bike than my dream one. I couldn’t have my first one lowered so I stood on it a lot, walked it around, used the stand a lot. They have lower kits and I found that wearing the standard boot with a one to two inch heel, lowering the bike two inches if you choose, can let you flat foot. For me, it mainly means I can half foot it. Now though I can ride a king even at its regular height and that means I have to lean over the tank and tip toe at stops.
Don’t let anyone tell you to get a small bike or a women’s bike, ride what you want and you feel confident on. After all it’s your money that’s being used, and it’s your butt on the bike. Practice different ways to get on and off and start and stop. One of my friends from japan is a man that is five foot even and he rides an a road glide special and he had the seat shaved hit still can’t flat foot. He’s found many creative and funny ways to get going without much change to his bike.
We shorties can ride the fun toys too, don’t be discouraged and don’t let your nerves get to you. Even if you drop your bike at a light, it’s not the end of the world. And just think, you still have a bike and most people aren’t even brave enough to try to ride one! 😆
Hope someone finds encouragement in my poorly typed comment. And I need to go to sleep...lol
5.2 learning to ride a sport bike
luis batca any progress friend? I’m “5,3 and ride a ninja 300 but have ridden a gsxr 600 and Harley 1200
Yes i droped my ninja sport like 30 times after that i had to remove. The i made litle flat seat. With that i can tip toe on both side. Now can ride it with no problen
Do you have any social web site
4’11 here and really love this video as I’m upgrading from my ninja to a 660, no lowering kit! This video was very helpful ❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯thank you!!!!
Oh my gosh! I've already watched a lot of videos in UA-cam but you actually stand out sir! I salute you for doing us a favor and sharing your best practices with us. Im a new lady rider here in the Philippines and considering that im also a short rider and these videos help me a lot by having new techniques and with confidence while driving on the streets. Thank you so much! Im very happy that i clicked on your video and subscribe no regrets at all! God bless you sir! 😊
I plan to get the z650 and I'm 5'1. You gave me confidence, a lot of people tell me I am too short for a bike but I will practice so I can get good at riding the bike.
Alissia Reyes Same height and I've been told by a rider to never let anyone tell you that! Anyone can ride
Girl I’m 4”8 😂
Help me
Im 5'1 got a z650, can ride it currently with boots but i prefer to get a lowering kit soon
3 years later how’d it go?
I'm 5'2 tall and after watching this video I'm increasingly convinced to take the CB650R. Thank you very much Your video is very helpful 😊
Same height and yamaha r6 2015..
I can see from how you mount that you have a lot of confidence in your ability to handle the bike, and that’s really important
I have seen one particular short rider start bike with one foot on foot peg, get it moving, than climb over to sit. I was impressed by the technique
I am a girl and only 5'4" and i've been watching your video's for quite some time now. I have only just got back into riding after being off bikes for 20yrs. Your video's and some other youtuber's were what inspired me to get back on a bike. I had an incident about 21yrs ago whilst carrying a pillion. We were going round a bend and my friend on the back decided not to lean with me on this one bend (he thought we might fall over!! .. he was not a rider himself). I lost control and we went wide and ended up in the ditch. Fortunately i managed to ride up the ditch without coming off but we both shit ourselves. It scared me a lot and i don't think i ever got over the fear it left me with so i gave up riding a year later. I bought a Honda CMX500 a few months ago cos of its low seat height and thought i'd try and get over my fear of riding again but it didn't handle very well on corners (felt like the rear end was bouncing all over the place) so it didn't inspire confidence and the foot peg position made riding uncomfortable after half hour. Then i watched this video (and Part 1) and thought I'd go try the Z650 out. I took a test ride and felt the difference in the cornering straight away. I ended up trading in my Honda CMX500 for the Kawasaki Z650 and i'm loving every minute of it. I live in Australia and the bike is restricted to only 37.8kW/8,000rpm (Its aimed at the learner market) but it still goes like a rocket compared to the Honda CMX500. Thanks for inspiring me Tremonte. BTW - what video editing software do you use as i'm curious to know how you get the other camera shots inserted in the corner of your videos as i do a bit of a sound & video editing as a hobby.
+Taniwhais hi and thanks for watching! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos and found the confidence to ride again. The Z is definitely a great bike to get you back on the road again. Most of my videos are edited with Powerdirector. It has a ton of features at an affordable price. I've never done any video or editing before starting this channel, so I'm learning as I go. I may upgrade to something else in the future, but for now it works well enough for what I do. Again, thanks for watching and ride safe out there!
Dani Pedrosa is 5'2" and rides motogp
Dude that's a different story. MotoGp bikes don't stop like a normal street bikes on traffic.
TheCybusterGundam I was about to say the same thing
And they have mostly 1 or 2 helpers which are holding the bike when they come off. Would be easier on the road lol but not realistic. They don't have places to stop on railways/grass/gravel/ lanes where truckers with heavy loads deformed the lanes/ hill up/ hill down...etc.
Could you please list the measure in metric units please?
@Calamity thanks man
So glad I’ve found your channel. Can’t wait to get on my bike. I bought her today :)
Glad you're finding useful info. Be safe out there!
Great video for shorter rider! I am 5'7 but with an inseam of 29 and my thighs are very thick from doing heavy weight lifting that hinder me from riding larger bikes actually! I do prefer having both my feet planted and I can with the Z650, I feel the Yamaha Fz07 is a little too tall. I am just not comfortable not having both feet flatfooted. Maybe when I get more riding experience.
As a 5'3 female, yes to walking the bike from the left side with the break. Put your hand on the break, kickstand down, and you can roll it around just fine
Really appreciate this video man. I'm 5'5 and backed out of the compulsory riding course in the UK because I dropped the bike and didn't understand how to deal with the weight/lack of ability to set both feet on the ground. Thanks for giving the confidence back!
Glad it helped! I also wrote an article on my site at www.tremonte.tv that goes a little more in detail on explaining a few more aspects of handling a bike, and getting comfortable. It's on the first page, about halfway down if you want to read through.
I’m 5’6 thinking I might be to short but got my GSXR 1000 and fit perfect
Whats your weight?
At 5'6" with an sv650 i found that having slightly higher rear sets was absolutely wonderful at lights especially on an incline.
Fortunately, at my height i can tippy toe both feet which makes all the everyday maneuvers simple, the tallest bike i ever rode was a KLR650 and it was....an adventure.
Deep appreciation for your time. This video was encouraging for short riders. In the future, please inform us how your Z650 performs over all.
I'm around 5'1 and planning to get into riding, this really did help spark confidence!
Bro you play tricycle
I just bought a CBR650F. I traded up from a CBR500R, and after a year with a parallel twin, I knew I wanted an inline four. That Z650 is a beautiful bike, though. I absolutely love my bike, but I envy your ergonomics: my bike is an inch taller and maybe 50 pounds heavier!
Karl Hungus o
Do you think the CBR650F would be a good first bike if I plan on riding safely? Just like you i am interested by that inline four engine. Furthermore I would prefer buying a single bike that will suit me for a long time instead of buying and selling multiple bikes going up that engine displacement ladder.
Also is 5f4 and 30' inseam fine for that bike if you ride in stop and go traffic? Thanks in advance!
The best way to make backing a bike up no longer needed ever again, is to spin it around by pivoting on the stand. Search videos showing how to do it. It is incredibly easy so do, it doesn't seem like it is something that is possible, and when people see you do it, it freaks them out haha. All you do is pivot the bike on he stand, spin the bike around to face the other direction, get on and drive away. It's way faster than pulling the bike uphill to turn it around if you're parked facing downhill!
+Kilroy was here I watched a guy really embarrass himself one night doing this. The stand dug into the asphalt, folded and he dropped the bike on himself. It works on concrete but not too well if the surface is soft.
Real nice tips man! I am about your height (maybe an inch more). And I have just hit 30. I planned to get myself a bike long back, but never really did. Now I am on a hunt to buy myself a bike, but have only practiced a bit on my friend's Yamaha FZS ver 2 150 cc bike. The tips would really help. Especially the one where you said to get around the right side of bike with the left stand down to safely maneuver it. Never thought about that! :D
A very good & helpful video.My height is 5'5" and i am in short rider category. Z650 is my dream bike and this video helps me to regain my confidence in riding.Thanks a lot Tremonte and keep on motovlogging bro...thanks. ( sorry, my English is bad😁😁)
gave me hope and confidence man:)
xXFAM3XxDemon its kawasaki z650
Thanks bro I’m 53 and going to get my first bike height 5’4
Did you get one yet man?
Im 5 foot 5 with a 27 inseam and i have ridden every bike there is, well just about, its all about practice and balance also play little tricks drop forks through yoke and soften rear spring maybe 1 inch drop links an easy fit
Good easy going pace video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
You are not a ticher but you are very very helpful better than most thank you air👍👍👍👍👍👍
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stopped u turns are an absolute hell as a short rider with a heavy bike
Really appreciate the videos! I'm 5'3-5'4 myself! Was looking into getting a bike for myself. Thinking of getting either the Harley-Davidson 883 or the Yamaha Bolt. In the market for a cruiser.
Enjoyed the video and techniques taught.
Parts 1 and 2 were excellent! I'm looking at an adventure bike for my next purchase. Of course, I'm 5'6", but like you I've got a 29" inseam. Great advice man, THANK YOU!
+Owah McGinty glad you found some useful info. I'd love an adventure bike myself, but probably wouldn't get the proper use from one. Ride safe!
The.Otis.Burger have you found the bike yet? I’m looking into getting one too and I have 29” inseam.
I love your Southern Accent :-) Thank you for your time! I am doing the German Drivers License. it takes months and I must ride a GS800 which is a bunch oh heavy steel in my eyes and high for me. (I have a Triumph street triple) so I have to balance in every class I take through the twisted German Streets ......mimimi....:-)in Stop and Go exercise I threw her to the ground because it's hard to stop her clean and nice....for me.
Good video/ advice,even though I don't have any problem with my current bike 30.9 " seat height this would be a factor if I choose a taller bike with a higher seat height. It sure is easier when you can put both feet on ground especially for backing up. Enjoy your Z650!!
Thanks! Yeah, backing can be a pain, but you learn to adapt and to avoid getting into situations where you have to do that.
This is a great video. Many people will thank you including myself:)
Now I found your channel and i can say that I love your content 😀 keep up the good work !
Hi Tremonte, I'm a boy from Italy, I'm short too, I wanted to ask you will you be able to try the Triumph Tiger 900 low set bike? Thanks for your videos
Tiger is the best Adv right now for really short people .
im 5'5 a new rider and ive never had a pillion before. if i have someone heavier or taller than me on my back im thinking i cant stop at the lights bcs i can only reach the ground only with my 1 foot. So i usually avoid if someone wants to sit on my back. do you guys have any solution, how do you manage it?
Thanks alot for this video keep doing what you're doing man
i'm a 5'0 dude and finding gear isn't easy. what do i do?
Has any short riders here ever had an issue with stopping? Wondering if my allignnent is off or if it is merely the height of my bike being I can tip toe only and on some grounds only one foot it. I stop always with one foot down and other on brake yet some stops are brutal. Sometimes I lose balance. Whether foot down too soon and still some forward motion on the bike, or simply my height to the seat height, I am unsure but I have had a few times now where I lost balance because my left foot didn't reach it did yet bike was leaning to the right instead of left and it started falling to the right. I dropped it to the right at a stop sign weeks back and am afraid to again. I don't want to. But sometimes as I am just about stopped the handlebars get wavy or veer to the right and want to go right I believe from leaning to the left for my foot down, whatever it is if the bike isn't perfect straight it wants to go to the right and drop sometimes and I am trying my best to stop this from happening again. Thanks
you have to slightly turn the bike jusssst as it stops or slightly after , then bike naturally leans the directiony ou want so you can put foot down so your example of bike going right and yor foot going left will not happen
Hi Tremonte. As a new rider I love your channel. I am 5'5" and only 140 so not getting much weight on my FZ-07. What are your thoughts on lowering kits (lowering both front and back to keep geometrics the same)? As much as I want to try this, Im afraid I am going to dump it. Thank you
Super video
You didnt say nothing about the red light stops !!!
Great. Just a question. How do you move your bike in the garage or your front yard when it s wet and slippery? Just walk aside it as you show us 👍 thank you for the tips it will be of great use and value.
I just walk the bike from the left side like normal if I need to move it around in tight areas like a garage.
@@Tremonte thank you from Belgium 👍
Thank you so much! You're tips really help!!!
Great video, thanks for sharing it with us.
thanks this video is very useful? i really want kawasaki z400 but i'm too short... do you think it's ok for my height 5'3"???
And one thing i wanna know what seat height do you recommend for short riders like me?
Hi, thanks for the video... I’m 5.3 I like the Honda cb500X Adventure .. do you think I fit on it?? Thanks anyway....
Thanks! It helps.
Great video. I really appreciate it. How is inseam measured??
Regards from Bogota, Colombia.
Brilliant tips. Thank you .
I'm 5.35 which bike is good for me?
Question, can you two up on a sportsbike if you cant flat foot?
I need advice I'm 5"7 and Ive ridden a motorcycle only for about a combined total of approximately 36hrs. It was a 10 year old Yamaha 600cc cruiser, I don't remember the model but after just about 6 hours I felt very comfortable riding and in my ability of handling a motorcycle. I now am visiting the idea of buying my own bike but I'm stuck between the z650 or the z900. I know the 650 will suit me best at first but I feel like I'm going to quickly outgrow the bike. I remember learning on the Yamaha and after the end of me being with it I wish it just had much more power. I remember having it topped off to about 98 mph and it was screaming maxed out. I don't want to run into this issue with my new bike. I'm only really concerned with the height of the Z900. As for it being a lot more bike I understand that but I think with its easy riding characteristics I can slowly break myself back into riding and then when I'm ready to grow the z900 will have the extra learning platform for me to really take advantage of the extra heft and speed the bike has to offer. I live in Texas and we have some really big long roads and when I see the Z650 getting pushed and it sort of reminds me of the Yamaha that I learned on where I could see how it easily it can get pushed to its limits. At first it seems plenty but 6 months in i can see how that power won't really be enough. Can I get suggestions on where to go from here?
kwazykilla87 go with what you feel will be comfortable for you. Where I live, the roads are extremely curvy and hilly. The Z650 is a perfect bike for that. Low to mid range torque right where I need. With you having more open and flat road, the 900 may be better suited to you. I also don't carry passengers, since my wife doesn't ride. Although the 650 does have plenty of power than what you would expect, a 900 would be better to two-up on. Go sit on a couple different bikes and see what you feel comfortable with.
Great vid! Awesome advice!
I just ordered some mirrors that look like those. Can you tell me where you got them, and how you like them?
Man, I would love to buy the yamaha MT125 but im like 5,2 and i am not confident with tall bikes where my two feet are not touching the ground
I was considering buying the Kawazaki Z650 for myself 3 months ago as it was really a love at first sight. But when I saw the seat height at 784.9mm I became really apprehensive as I'm only 5'5" so I am too short for it and have to tip toe on traffic congestions and with the wet weight of that bike at 187 Kg I just saw my hopes flying out the window. But thanks a bunch for your vids regarding short people taking on big bikes my enthusiasm for the Z650 is finally back!
*Outstanding video. Thanks, Merci infiniment. I am a 71 year old, double TKR (Total Knee Replacement) wanna be biker. My height 172 cm. (We use METRIC in Thailand and allover ASIA including AUSTRALIA) My left knee done in March 2020). Next month I am supposed to ride a BIG bike Royal Enfield Bullet 500 cc! Any advice? My previous experience was in June 2020 SITTING (not riding) on a RE Continental GT. The video is on my YT channel "carsanookdotcom" Cheers, Bangkok-Johnny*
tremonte im 5’4 but want to buy the 2017 ZX14 the back will be droped 3 inches what is your take on this…… i subbed keep posting videos we need people like you
Historical Diggers honestly, I'm not one that likes to lower bikes. And three inches seems way too much, unless you're doing a 100% drag bike.
thank you
Historical Diggers: If you drop the rear, drop the front too; otherwise you'll radically alter the bike's steering geometry.
Great tips, but i gotta say thats the baldest front tire i ever seen on a bike
Factory Dunlops are definitely not the best tires for a bike. Maybe had 300 miles on them in this video. Michelin Pilots are much better for grip on loose surfaces.
I am 4.5..... What will i do, 🙂
Could a 5"5/6 person be able to flat foot this bike or at least have both balls of the feet touching the ground?
Oh yeah. Should be able to easily.
My balls touch the ground... Oh, I read that wrong.
I am 5.6 looking at getting 2003 suziki gsxr 600 would it be good for my height?
Try gsxr600 im also 5"3 at height
How is the handlebar on this bike for a short guy with short arms? Have you considered getting the bar replaced for one that sweeps back a little more?
+Alexis Robles I find the bars to be just fine as they are. It's a fairly comfortable ride.
Sir I m also 5.3" so can u tell me which are super sports 600 and 1000 cc bike I can ride?
I'm 5'9" and ride a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT Edition (gorgeous and wonderful). I have to mount it using a footpeg, like using a stirrup on a saddle, because I've lumbar "stenosis", and tight hamstrings.
My MSF instructor is very short in height, but he's got decades of experience riding all sorts of bikes and he apparently has no problem with any of them.
*Outstanding video. Thanks, Merci infiniment. I am a 71 year old, double TKR (Total Knee Replacement) wanna be biker. My height 172 cm. (We use METRIC in Thailand and allover ASIA including AUSTRALIA) My left knee done in March 2020). Next month I am supposed to ride a BIG bike Royal Enfield Bullet 500 cc! Any advice? My previous experience was in June 2020 SITTING (not riding) on a RE Continental GT. The video is on my YT channel "carsanookdotcom" Cheers, Bangkok-Johnny*
Im 1.65 cm and i want to drive suzuki vstrom 650 can i drive ? I will start yamaha mt25 i can drive but i wanna buy a vstrom 650.
@Calamity thanks mate. I will look
I am 5'7 will I be able to ride triumph tiger
the bike i was training on dosent have that type of stand. im not sure if its the correct term but its the type where you need to lift the back wheel. what advice would you give for that type. if you understand what im talking about.
A center stand is what your bike had. If you have trouble reaching the ground on a bike that has one of those, most of the time it's easier to get off the bike to put the stand down.
sorry i should have been more specific. i was mainly refering to he part between 3:50 and 6:07 where you talk about getting on the bike and moving the bike on the opposite side to the kick stand with the sand down.
What bike is this?
Im 5'8"..and ive been riding a 120 cc bike for 5 years..i need advice from you guys cause i decided to buy the kawasaki z800..is it suitable for my heights?..i really appreciate your comments..thank you guys✌
Brian Dicon I’m the same height as you but I think I’m too small for a bike but I’m interested.
thanks a lot sir
Great info.. Thanks man.
What is your height brother
We have the same height and inseam, do you think I can ride the Ducati 796 or how bout the Ducati Scrambler or the Yamaha XSR 900?
The Ducati 796 and 696 were actually two of the bikes I was looking at. The 696 is almost identical to the Z650 as far as feel, and the 796 is close, but just a bit taller. Either one would be fairly easy to manage. I'm not sure about the XSR900.
Wats his height?
Spot on, Thanks....
good stuff--and encouraging--thank you!
+Shanna Trenholm you're welcome!
my height is 4.11 how to bike back up in sitting bike pls
Thanks!
You must be very short for not touching the ground on a z650 ahah (just joking), annyway, i'm 1m70, not very tall too, i'm going on Motorcycle lessons for first time next week and i really hope to buy a z650, i'm literally in love with this bike. Thank you for the video dude :)
How about the Z1000 for short riders im 5'2" any advise planning to own one #dreambike
Make ur legs strong. My 5.9ft heighted frd can't ride bike as properly as my 5.4ft frd.. because weak base
I'm riding a ninja 300 right now but i want to get into naked bike.Any suggestions?
+Rodelio Dacanay the Kawasaki Z650, Suzuki SV650 or Yamaha FZ07 are all good choices. Go check out each and see which suits you best.
Thanks for the video
What is your height sir
this bike name??
i'm 4'11 and im droving a motor. i wanted to have a big bike but im not strong enough or i can't reach the ground sad to say....WHyyyyyyy i'm short😢😭😭😭😭😭
nice video ;))Thanks man.
What's ur height?
I bought a cb650f brand new after 3 days i drop it im 5'5 😭
UNKNOWN NINJA i guess you are right thanks i already put a slider
My local motorcycle dealer sales guy said that short people should look at mopeds, not motorcycles!
Your local sales guy is a moron. Most of them are
tellign him to f off. and sell you what you want, aka a ninja 400-300 with 780mm height and lower links
am also 5.3 want to take ktm 390 2017 n its seat height is 830 mm will it b a good 1
SANDEEP SAHOO I've heard it's a decent bike to start on, much like the Yamaha r3
Tremonte tnx budy hope I can njoy can add a ltl bit height by my shoe 😉
I'm about 5,5 and don't know what sportbike is good for my height
Carlos Gonzalez cbr600 or suxuki gsxr600
Carlos Gonzalez ninja 250 or cbr 250r
You can ride just about anything it's just less comfortable if it's too big or heavy. Point being if you like/need BMW GS1200 go for it, just keep in mind it will be a pain in the butt occasionaly.
whats your height
?
5'3". about 29.5" inseam
only 5'
Dani pedrosa is short but is a moto gp legend.
everyone likes to bring up this point as ift its wow...but he doesnt ride on street or city with constant stop go and with drivers on phone going to hit you...he is legend skilled skilled but he rides on track with no cars and onyl bikes and never stops inebtween like us city folks.
Look where you want to go! Turn your head and use your eyes.
*Moro Miika, Bangkok-Jomppa suoraan THAIMAASTA. Prätkät kinnostaa mua. Ensi kuussa (Nov 2020) Royal Enfield Bullet 500 cc testi ajo. Löydät mun videot YT "carsanookdotcom" kanavalta*
Make legs strong n core n u will manage
Thks .🤙👍👍👍.