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haze5736 · 06-07-2011, 02:44 PM

Hello everyone. I've never driven a motorcycle before. I am scheduled to take the safety course in July. I'm in the process of reading the dmv manual so I can get my permit. At the same time I'm watching Craigslist to see what's out there and I've been to the one and only dealer within 20 minutes of me. Salesman wanted to put me on an $8k Honda Shadow 700. No used stock to speak of. So I'm thinking I'll stick with Craigslist and the help of my father in law who's been riding a long time. There are quite a few GZ250's available within a 50 mile radius of me. Before I trek out 50 miles to look at bikes, I'd like to guage the possibility of me fitting on one with "reasonable" comfort. I know this is very subjective but would like to possibly get feedback from someone close to my dimensions. I am 38 years old, 6'3" and 165 lbs. Problem is I am mostly legs with an inseam of 36". For reference, I sat on a Rebel and the handlebars hit my knees unless I tuck them up to the gas tank (no clue if/how the handlebars were adjusted). I'm guessing this could pose a safety problem? I've seen plenty of 6 footers say they were reasonably comfy on the GZ but I don't recall seeing any inseam measurements. If my legs weren't so long I probably could have fit on the Rebel. I really like the GZ and there are quite a few '00 - '04 available at around the $1500 mark all with less than 8k miles. What I'd really like is a TU250X but I've never seen one new or used within 200 miles of me. My usage would be 5.5 miles daily to work roundtrip and the occasional longer ride on 2 lane 55mph highways. I'm definitely not a bigger is better type of person. Many folks said a Chevy Aveo would be a bad idea for such a tall person and it wouldn't be able to get out if its own way. Well, after 6 years I love driving my Aveo and have never had a problem entering a highway. I'm not looking to reopen a debate on what people think a 6 footer "should" ride. I'd like real life feedback from someone who may have similar dimensions to me. Hopefully you exist.
Thanks, Bill

06-07-2011, 02:44 PM	#1
haze5736 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Syracuse, NY Posts: 4	New member Hello everyone. I've never driven a motorcycle before. I am scheduled to take the safety course in July. I'm in the process of reading the dmv manual so I can get my permit. At the same time I'm watching Craigslist to see what's out there and I've been to the one and only dealer within 20 minutes of me. Salesman wanted to put me on an $8k Honda Shadow 700. No used stock to speak of. So I'm thinking I'll stick with Craigslist and the help of my father in law who's been riding a long time. There are quite a few GZ250's available within a 50 mile radius of me. Before I trek out 50 miles to look at bikes, I'd like to guage the possibility of me fitting on one with "reasonable" comfort. I know this is very subjective but would like to possibly get feedback from someone close to my dimensions. I am 38 years old, 6'3" and 165 lbs. Problem is I am mostly legs with an inseam of 36". For reference, I sat on a Rebel and the handlebars hit my knees unless I tuck them up to the gas tank (no clue if/how the handlebars were adjusted). I'm guessing this could pose a safety problem? I've seen plenty of 6 footers say they were reasonably comfy on the GZ but I don't recall seeing any inseam measurements. If my legs weren't so long I probably could have fit on the Rebel. I really like the GZ and there are quite a few '00 - '04 available at around the $1500 mark all with less than 8k miles. What I'd really like is a TU250X but I've never seen one new or used within 200 miles of me. My usage would be 5.5 miles daily to work roundtrip and the occasional longer ride on 2 lane 55mph highways. I'm definitely not a bigger is better type of person. Many folks said a Chevy Aveo would be a bad idea for such a tall person and it wouldn't be able to get out if its own way. Well, after 6 years I love driving my Aveo and have never had a problem entering a highway. I'm not looking to reopen a debate on what people think a 6 footer "should" ride. I'd like real life feedback from someone who may have similar dimensions to me. Hopefully you exist. Thanks, Bill Login or Register to Remove Ads
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