Motorcycles and Short Riders - Tips and Tricks For Short People!
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- Опубліковано 8 жов 2020
- I often get asked about how tall I am? I am 5'6 but I get to ride any bike I want and you can too! From the beginning, I've had to practice and I gotta say, its all skill based and takes practice but you will eventually get comfortable. I encourage you to ride any bike you want. If you have any questions, comment down below! Check out part 2: • Motorcycles and Short ...
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PS: A lot of questions about how to back up. Easy.. No shame in getting off the bike and walking it.
I weights 45kg .And I 'm 5' 2'' tall.
I rides cb400ss which is first motorcycle for me . But I lose my confidence when go downhill offroad on my motorcycle.Also afraid of driving on steep downhill road . Plz, suggest me what can I do.
Don’t go off-roading if you’re a new rider. Practice parking lot maneuvers once a week. On steep downhill roads, walk the bike to the direction you want to travel then sit on the saddle. Otherwise, use your rear and front brakes when going downhill.
Thank You!!
5'6" is not short, it is just a medium heght size
Inseam refers to the distance between the crotch and the end of the leg opening not the hips to the bottom of feet.
Shorties Unite! 🤘 Ride ANY bike you want... YOU GOT THIS!! 👌
All about skills. Great video very informative!
Nice Video and to be Honest Inspiring for the ones who had doubt riding bike for they being short in height. But you did it Amazing so Kuddos to You 🤘🏼
AYEEEEEEE!!!!!❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😎
Most states you have to have both feet on the ground. Not one.
Need both feet on the ground. Not one
I’m 5’ 2 (160cm).. owned the 765 rs 2017, got no problem with it.. just be confident n know your limitation
Bruh 🥺. I'm 158cm and I was soo conserned that I can't ride. Thank you for the confidence mate. Much appreciated
How do you deal with heavy traffic??
But im just 146
@@chingchenghanji9732 765RS is a quite lightweight bike, n very nimble too.. so, gain your confidence by ride a lot, then heavy traffic is not a problem anymore..
@@mysticmusic3005 but neenga ponnuthane,ungaluku super bikes than drive pannanuma??
As a 4’9 person with a rebel 1100 dct thank you for this! People keep telling me to give it up because I’m dropped my bike and damaged it but that’s part of the learning process
Keep going you got this😊😊
I am 4'7
@@sitatudu3009 wow nice I actually just sold the bike will be getting a ryker
@@brainzvsbeauty2116 why did you sell it?
@@diesel4ever273 I just could never feel comfortable and wasn’t riding I loved the bike it was awesome when I did ride it
I’m 5’5” and I ride an Africa Twin 🤘
hm... have to lean it quite alot? I´m 5'4'' and I would think these are really tall :)
No way really? How ?
Man, I am 6' with a 29" inseam and massive quads (yay, strongman training) and I have a hard time with anything with a seat height over 30"...this video kinda helped
I keep telling people its not about height.. Thanks for commenting. I may PIN this comment if it gets enough likes lol
@@PetroHead if you pin it now, it will get more likes because it's more noticed
Thanks for your useful guidance. I'm 5'8" with 30" inseam and have same bike as yours and before that a 2007 Fireblade. I agree with all you say. I did buy some boots with thicker soles when first buying the Triumph which help a little. One thing I do take great care on is checking where my footing will be (not into a pothole, etc).
That advice on a straight wheel when your stopping is priceless, Thanks for the reminder great vid.
I’m 5’1 and this video helped me out a lot 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I’m 5/1 and struggle a lot wat bike u got I want to touch the floor not tip toe
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Thanks man. I'm a 5'4" dwarf. Your vids make me gain confidence riding big bikes. See you on the road!
You got this! All about skill..
5"2 im a hobbit. thank you
Ha ha I'm 5 feet hobbit.
Laughs in 5’1 🥲
@@PetroHead 5'1😥
5ft 1in here, LOVED your video, VERY informative and helped me gain confidence! Going with a Yamaha R3 soon (new rider) wish me luck!😊
Good luck and watch my beginner series videos.
Hi I'm not much taller than you how did you go on the r3
I’m 54 and I’m buying an Yamaha MT07
I’m just putting on a lower seat accommodation and it fits me fine can’t flatfoot but I can’t stand up in it and be confident so right on
5’1 100lbs.. beginner rider with a new 22’ z400. Having to learn tricks on how to walk my bike and so for leaning it on my side has been the most officiant way. Tried duck walking it and dropped it haha. I was scared I was to short for my bike but after watching a bunch of different UA-camrs that are short and my size I’ve gained a lot of confidence. You just have to trust your bike and know what to do and what not to do especially when your like me with no upper body strength
You could build your upper body strength concurrent with learning to ride. Jus say'n.
@@x-man5056im about 5'10 (178cm) with shoes but i only weight 110 pounds. Do you think i will be able to get my driving license for a 125cc? Or will I have problems because I'm pretty skinny?:(
@@Adrian-py7go To get your license there is no weight to height requirement that I know of. It's about ability to ride safely and within the rules of the road. In my state, NV, if you take the MSF course and pass, you forego all the state DMV testing which here, is pretty difficult form what I've been told. Plus you get a small discount on insurance.
If you have a concern about your strength, you can work on that, but if you can ride it with adequate proficiently, that's all the state is worried about. Except for their $$$ and proof of insurance of course.
Sorry but you are 155cm(?) and have a motor wich has 78cm seat height. Its really short to be honest. I am 155cm too and i fall in love with a 89,5cm seat height motorcycle….
Very helpful and a great tip for a newbie like me. Thanks for the encouragement. I'm 5'5" and always wondered if ever I'll have the time to conquer that fear of riding a big bike sometime in the future. By focusing on these tip and tricks I will certainly use them for practice in my Kawasaki 175 cc for now and hopefully progress from there. In the Philippines, for a bike to become highway legal, one must drive a minimum of 400 cc bike. I hope to own one day. More power to your channel. Subscription added.
Thank you so much I'm 5'5 didn't have enough confidence, now with this video and reading the comments it's much better 👍
Thank you for the confidence boost! You definitely shined a new light on riding taller bikes! Great job!
You’re welcome ☺️
@@PetroHead I’m now a new subs. :)
Loved this episode!! And of course, this is what it's all about. Being a short dude with much love to motorcycles brought me here 😂😅
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Great confidence builder video!!! It's not only your height but how heavy the motorcycle is. I'm 5'2" and finally graduated from the fear of riding my Yamaha XT250 which has been lowered an inch!!! I bought a Honda 80cc dirt bike just to get comfortable with the Yam. Well, I did it, I rode the Yam for the first time yesterday and then this morning I took it out on a sleepy road, went thru all the gears and got up to 53 mph. I'm now very much looking forward to the MSF course in 3 weeks.
Thanks for a GREAT content sir. Get rid of any Limiting Beliefs and Ride the bike you want
This is some really good insight that'll definitely help people out! 😄 also, that triple note 👌🏻
Thank you!
Awesome!!! I’m planning on taking my motorcycle soon. Especially this summer, I been putting on hold. So this time im a make my self take it
I just found your channel! Amazing videos. I am a short rider at 5’. I still need more practice. I’ll make it a habit to at least practice one a week for 10-15 minutes.
Hello from San Diego !!
9:53 facts, if you’re learning how to ride, start in the middle of a hill (with precaution) it will make your journey better and you’ll learn very fast, learning to ride from the bottom of a hill to the top is the best way to learn how to ride
Great video man, amazing! God bless u, thanks for this video.
You’re absolutely right. It’s all about practice and skill. I have a 30” inseam and my bikes have 34” and 32” seat heights. One is a Concours (650 lbs and top heavy). No problem.
At a stop with a foot on the rear brake and one on the ground, you have greater control over the bike than if you had both feet flat on the ground.
I disagee because I feel more stable/balanced on the bike with both feet planted on the ground and my butt squarely on the seat.
thanks for good demostration
Good video. Well explained and your accompanying camera angles greatly help this.
Well done and thank you.
You're welcome and thanks for checking it out!
I’m 5,6 with 30 inseam. I’ve just got a T7. I watched videos of people not recommending it for short ones. So far so good! Shorties United yeah!!! Thanks for this video and your tips! Greetings from Argentina
Most helpful video I’ve found to help my wife keep from falling. She’s 5’5 with like a 28” inseam and I have no idea how it is for shorter people with a short inseam being I’m 6’ and got 34” seam I had no idea why I could balance our bikes so easy and she couldn’t. Thank you for teaching us both.
You’re welcome!
I’m 5’1” so you seem tall! Have you tried using a foot peg when getting on and off? It works great. Even if I was taller I would use that technique.
thanks for this vid, it helped me a lot. I'm 5'9" and got my first motorcycle, a Honda CRF 150 today and it's pretty tall for me as i'm not a leggy person. I can agree to the being forced to learn on the fly bit.
Wow. Very well said. Thank you! Subscribed
This video definitely calmed my nerves 😂 thank you!!
What a value pack video
Excellent video! thanks so much.
Good information there mate.I am not a tall person.Still learning to ride my motorcycle.Passed my advanced rider course.
I'm enjoying the thrill of having freedom riding my cbr 500r motorcycle Honda going for rides north of Gawler South Australia.
Thanks for the great tips.
Good information 👍
Good video, thanks for sharing! 😀
More to come!
thank you Sir! this helps a lot. exactly my situation.
This video gives me a lot of motivation bro thank you now I can ride my tall seat hight bike easily
Awesome buddy🤘👍👍👍
It's all about riding regularly, practicing your mount /dismount and manuevering. Personally, I mount and dismount taller bikes using the foot peg on the low side (the side the bike is leaning towards). A couple of tips: put the little kick stand bases (bigger footprint for better stability) on your bikes and leave the bike in 1st gear for mounting/dismounting.
I always thought I was a short guy, being 5'8, it's nice to see that I'm not the only one struggeling with high bikes
Can I change the word "struggle" to adapt instead?
Sounds a little offensive...
Nah. 5'8 is a grand size to be. Nothing wrong with that size
@@PetroHead Very good point
In our city 5'7 is the normal height lol most tallest are like 5'10
I'm a small and skinny person, at 5' 3 (162cm) and weighs 41kg. At first I struggle cuz I'm short and the bike is heavy, but give it sometime, practice and now it becomes second nature. Although backing out of a parking is hell (especially when theres a down slope to it, which makes it impossible for me) xD. I have to jump out and slowly push my bike back and I look pathetic doing it hahaha. But hey, I'm happy as it is with my bike
Don't worry how you look. Do it safe and effective with no mishaps. All good. It's you riding the bike. Well done!
When parking with a downwards slope, make sure you back the bike into the space. That way you use the power of the motor to get up the slope.
look at the bright side, being 45kg will make any heavy bike lightweight, for you this means waay more performance
@@nealeburgess6756 Excellent advice.
@@MsTArray Another excellent point! Quite impressed with the intelligence shown on this forum actually as YT forums go!!
im 5’2 , i just got a bike , i need to gain my confidence ❤️ Thank you so much
Thanks for your video its very good
Got here cause I want to upgrade from my little Rebel 300 to an Adventure Touring bike for my commutes, Im in love with the Africa Twin and the 1250 GS so when I heard about that weight + seat height wombo combo I must admit I got very intimidated. Thank you for this video, I will swing a leg over one and try.
Thank you so much my dad got me a bike which i am to short for and now I will be able to learn it easier
Thanks so much , I'm 5'8"and i want to get a Yamaha FJR1300, but I can do like you, I CANNOT have both feet on ground, its also a heavy bike, and I hear that backing into a spot is very difficult for short person, I had a 2001 FZ1000 about 12 years ago, so I'm a little use to tall bikes, its was not heavy, but I was short, and ,your right, I somehow manage to ride for over 6 years on it never dropped it and I always made sure to ALWAYS pull into a parking spot, but that sometimes wasn't the case, but I somehow manage, but the FJR1300 is very much different then the FZ1,but you've instilled some confidence in me,and I love ypue videos , thanks again !!!!!!
Good video! I'm 5'3" 28 inseam and have a 2017 765 RS. You just get used to it.. No dramas :)
Thank bro u motivated me alot
Great advice. I'm 5'6" also and only been riding a year now. I have a Ninja 650 that I can flat foot. Yesterday I sat on a Ninja 10XR and could only tippy toe it. I will build my confidence more using your suggestions in this video. Thank you!
chances of you replying are slim lol but was that 650 Stock height? I ride a 23 ninja 400 and I can flat foot it and I’m 5’6 5’7 and I wanted to get another person’s opinion on riding height at my height
@adryanbaeza4205 Yes, the Ninja 650 is stock height. 31.1 inches seat height.
@@leofreihofer and you can flat foot it at 5’6? Have you sat on zx6r by chance?
@adryanbaeza4205 I sat on a Ninja ZX6R and ZX10R. Both are too high for me. Can just tippy Teo them. I bought new boots with higher soles. I'm going to try if that helps.
@@leofreihofer ahh okay see I was looking at some 636 and I sat on one and I could tippy toe enough but I’d rather have something lower
Thanks man! This helped a lot!! 😅😂
I'm only 5'2". I really like your attitude and approach. Subscribed.
Helpful, thanks!
Awesome vid!
I’m a short legged 5’6” 74 year old man who had just accepted that I’m stuck riding low seat height bikes. That is until learning from you how to go about managing a taller bike. Thank s, brother!
You’re welcome!
Great video fantastic bike and colour the bike really suits you I would go as far as saying you look cool stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻
Hell yea! More to come.. thank you! 🙏
@@PetroHead i'd rather say heaven yeah 😅
Thank you, you are a blessing for those who are vertically challenged! Just when i thought I couldn't ride higher clearance dual sports bikes....😂
I'm 155cm/5'1 and i ride a kawasaki z400. What helped me was the daytona boots with the thick soles gives me a lot more security :)
A very nice video, I enjoyed it!
I'm 154 cm, 46 kg (which is maybe 5'05). I made 40 000+ km on my KTM Duke 390 and wanted to switch to a new bike. My problem turned out to be the weight - I just couldn't get upright most of the bikes I tried from the side stand when sitting on them. Until I found my Honda NC750S - the seat height is 79 cm and I'm on my tip toes only BUT the center of gravity is really very down low. I really have no problems riding it, it's only when I'm parking that I'm dismounting my bike and pushing it around. I think my next challenge will be learning to get a bike upright from the side stand while standing next to it and then hopping on it and riding away... we'll see. Cheers, Will! Enjoy your rides!
Julia
Cool I just start to learn and yeas with my 40 kg , bike don’t feel my weight at all 🤷♀️. Any advice how to balance him ???
I’m 5’2” and looking at riding again. Last bike was a Rebel 500 back in the ‘80’s. Seat heights have risen since then.
Thank you so much for the video
Awesome video!!! I love it and sure needed this to build my confidence in my new transition from a ninja 400 to a rs660 w no lowering!!!!! I’m 4’11 biker chick 😎🤪 thank you for this!!!!!❤️
You got this! Just schooch dat booty to the left. 😉
@@PetroHead hahahaha hell yea!! Hehe 😜 thanks!! I just subbed!
Hey im 4'11 as well, I was reading through the comments and thought I was the only shortest female lol
I'm the same height and got a ninja 400. I dropped it because I'm not super strong XD but I'll learn to handle her. And learn to stop and not drop her
@@somebodythatiusedtoknow0420 hey how was it after 7 months?? Definitely curious cause im 4'11 myself and 55kg .. :'))
This popped up on my timeline at a very opportune time!!
Very nice video brother !
Love and respect from India 🇮🇳
I’m planning on taking my motorcycle class soon. Saving up more $!!! I’m super excited
Much love 💙💙 to you bruh u give me confident in life to ride a bike 😇💯
Anytime 👍
Great video 📹 👍 👏
Great advice. My first bike is a Honda CRF 150L, and I stand only 5'4". One of the buyers in the store was surprised that I didn't get a smaller, more comfortable bike, but something that seemed like a challenge for me!
Thank you so much for this video I just bought my first bike ever and never rode it I got it yesterday and was just about to give up until I saw your video when I tried yesterday the bike fell over and I thought this is it but now I'm not going to give up thank you
Do you see yourself giving motorcycle shops shout outs for them giving you a bike to do a test ride and review? I really like first ride impressions videos haha and they seem to be quite popular. Great video by the way, always top notch quality.
Isn't that what I already do? Not sure what you mean but thank you.
thank you so much I just bought a 1033 mm seat height bike and I'm 5'4, now I'm more confident practicing it after I watched this video
Now that's some giant bike.
More importantly two different units of measurement.
The real question is how do you get it out of tight parking spots where tons of motorcycles are packed together literally inches apart
My tip: Never plant your foot on unlevel ground. The shorter you are, the more the bike tips and the heavier it becomes. BTW, I ride a 33" bike with a 29" inseam with no problems. I use your exact method: slide left, left foot down, right foot on the brake.
Do you ride a cbr?
@@retardbuster1498 I’m on a Yamaha FJR1300
I'm a 5'1 male. Watching the video built up my confidence if I do want to get my motorcycle license in the future.
Do it bro ...don't let that keep you from experiencing something fun :)
There's some great advice here. Also good to see the advice form someone on the shorter side, rather than someone 6 ft telling you how to do it lol
Thanks for this Video brother, You definitely gave me the confidence to ride my new bike. And I will take your advice to practice getting on and off the bike Ride Safe !! See you on the next video
Hello. Beginner rider here. Just like you, I'm also about 5'6 with a 30 inseam and about to buy my first bike. For now, the one I'm interested is getting is a 250cc naked bike. I really love the style, and yes the only downside is...the seat height is 33 inches. The upside is it weighs less than 300lbs, so hopefully that's a plus as far as trying to balance it. Also, on your video you said that the right foot should always be on the brake and the left for flat footing. In my case, my right is my dominant foot. I feel more comfortable when my right foot is on the ground rather than the left. This learning from riding bicycles and lately, still trying to learn on how to ride an electric unicycle, I always rest on my right. Anyways, thanks for posting the video.
I am Not a Dude’s…I am a girl who loves to ride. Maybe a smaller bike fits me better but I have ridden a 1000cc bike while using the skills you showed in this fine video. Thank you for your help and kindness, a short girl rider.
I am 5'7 and haven't ridden for over 30 years, bought a Kawasaki ZZR 600 and am revisiting the adrenalin of when I used to ride a GT750 Suzuki 3 cylinder 2 stroke, which was much higher and heavier than the Kawasaki which was 476 lbs wet weight compared to 550lbs of the Suzuki.
❤Good to know there's so many short riders like me .... Thank you for this video.... love from India❤
Glad you liked it!
This video was incredibly informative. As a 5’4 female, I would assume that I wouldn’t be able to flat foot a lot of bikes. I don’t know my inseam yet. But I will definitely get that checked out. Also if you ever get the chance to ride the Triumph Speed twin, will you make a first ride video? That is a bike that is number one on my list. As always your videos are amazing.💕Please stay safe.🙂
Yes, I want to ride/review every HOT bike out there... Please stay tuned. Thanks for the comment!
@@PetroHead RE: Speed Twin : Got one in the lower garage ( barn )
I’ll call you soon to create a schedule. Thanks 😊
@@PetroHead Might go to the ranch mid day, Saturday and all day ( in and out ) Sunday.
Really enjoyed your videos. Thanks. I am new to riding. Just got my first bike, the KTM 390 Adventure. I am 5' 7", with inseam of about 30 inches. Your tips on moving the butt left and right and with the right foot always on the foot brake are fabulous. One question, when coming to a stop, how do I ensure the bike would tip to the left side so that I could use my left foot to support it. Many thanks. Best, Rob.
Move butt to the left and let it lean a bit to the left and keep your right foot on rear break. Your bike always leans a little to the left when your sitting / stopping at lights.. there will come a time when you won’t think about it anymore.
Thank you . Cheers
Thanks very much👍🏻
I ended up on sand and lower on the left side. I could not get the bike up and it was a precarious situation. Tips for stopping on regular hills and starting and side to side dips in the road on a tall bike would be much appreciated. 🙏🏍️
Thank u sir very helpful video
Earned a sub. +like! Thank you!
Thanks a lot. I am almost 5 foot (154cm) and i was self conscious about riding a bike....♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I am also 5.6 bear footed gain 1in with boots. My motorcycle is 32 1/2” gsxs750 love it ride it all the time. Very good video about this
The first person to finally recognise that stride length is important. Very good! I have one question: What do you do if you have to slow down and stop on a bend? For example, in the middle of a junction when turning? You can't straighten the handlebars at that moment 🤔
Rear brake
Hahaha. Very informative. It will help me a lot
U teach me a lot. Tq
Just sat on my first bike today (at a training Center) to see if I can flat foot. I’m 4’8” and I totally didn’t expect to be able to, my issue actually was keeping the bike up right! I know they’d be heavier but damn it’s hard to keep it up haha
thank you very much sir, I pray one day I will be knowing everything like you,
Keep riding.. accumulate miles.
omg best tips ! i’m 5’2 and have a yamaha r3
Thanks man.
Great vid! Especially important about stopping with the wheel pointed straight. Would you be kind enough to impart some advice or make a vid about 2-upping? My wife is heavy at 85kgs and I am 5'5". I ride a Honda CBR600F4I with her on the back. She loves it but I do have to pay attention to the slope/camber of the road when I stop which requires a concerted effort to get my butt right on the edge of the seat to flat foot it whilst pushing the bike forward and to the right whilst stopped.
I don’t ride pillion so not sure (yet)
make her sit still the entire time your on the bike! there’s a good start
@@fordaholic6029 Lol 😂 Impossible. She's like a worm on a hook. Wriggles and moves about throwing the back out. So to compensate, I bought a heavier bike, VFR800. That did the trick. Perfect! 😁
I AM 72kgs you big fat liar! No more Washing, Ironing, Food or Entertainment for you.
Im appreciate your teaching, very clear... I'm 5"5 height and I have GS motor... From Philippines sir... ✌️
i’m 5’1.5” and I want to ride the Triumph Street Scrambler… one day i’ll get that confidence.