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ringsound
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PostPosted: 16:59 - 17 Jan 2018    Post subject: Same old question, does this bike fit me, Street3 and V7 Reply with quote

I know this have been ask a lot but I couldn't find anyone in similar situations

Beware wall of text :p

I am not sure to define myself as beginner or what
But no doubt I am not experienced rider
I have my full license about 8 years ago, got myself a 250 single for about a month before I got sent to Hong Kong by my company
I carry on riding in HK start with a Dragstar650 move to a GTS250, sold it for a F650GS(single), swap to Bonneville T100 and finally a VFR800 vtec, as you could see most of them are not very powerful with the exception of VFR
It is also the VFR stop me riding, the power output isn't difficult to master, but the hydraulic clutch + the wet weight + the lack of output below 3000. It have my first accident in my entire bike riding life. A hill start, I alway found it difficult to find the biting point on VFR, I stall and the weight of the bike drag me down
Since that day I never ride again, but now I got a green light from my wife, I am looking at some mid range bike, as 250 isn't very comfortable at cruising. Always love street bike from triumph, used 675 cone right to my mind, and I always dream of having a Guzzi especially Griso
I think choosing the right bike is more than just how much power it give, but more of combinations of seat height, weight distribution, how the power deliver and ergonomic. Despite 675 have near 100hp output, I heard the 675 have a broad range of output and it is very light, and the best thing is the seat height isn't too much trouble for my 29" short leg. Alternatively V7 Cafe classic have much lower output and very strong torque, perfect for someone hate reving like me. However, having own a Alfa 159 before and having a fd who ride Ducati, I must say I don't have much confidence in Italian motor, especially putting the V-twin in transverse I guess it mean ££££ even for a clutch change

Any experience 675(non R) like to share some feedback?
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Dr. DaveJPS
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PostPosted: 17:39 - 17 Jan 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://cycle-ergo.com/ is always a good place to start Thumbs Up
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ringsound
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 17 Jan 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dr. DaveJPS wrote:
https://cycle-ergo.com/ is always a good place to start Thumbs Up

Thanks, I have been us using it for sometime but seem it never take seat width into account

I have try sitting on 675 and V7, both need some tiptoeing but manageable, just little bit worry how the weight distribution and characteristics in the 675.
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PostPosted: 18:21 - 17 Jan 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm 6' with 29" inseam and ride a striple daily, it's fine comfort wise and feet can be planted flat, being a naked it's not the most comfortable at higher motorway speeds, but that's expected.
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PostPosted: 20:08 - 17 Jan 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

vice wrote:
I'm 6' with 29" inseam


Fuck me, I thought I was stumpy Smile
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owl
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PostPosted: 14:55 - 18 Jan 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Shaggy D.A. wrote:
vice wrote:
I'm 6' with 29" inseam


Fuck me, I thought I was stumpy Smile


oi git, the correct term is perfectly non-proportionately balanced

to be fair this may be misleading as my waist is somewhere near my ankles which means I have to wear low rise trousers or the crotch hangs around my knees Thinking buying jeans is a nightmare.

edit: just confirmed my missus said I'm an idiot and my actual inseam is 31 Embarassed
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