Bikers with dodgy knees!

[sickpup]

You will find the seat height pretty irrelevant with just an ACL problem, stop worrying dude.

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[bazza]

[sickpup]

[Adam_P]

What size (cc) bike are you looking for? Litre?

If you prefer the sit up type have you thought about the Bandit 12 or Fazer 1000?

Or would they be too low compared to others?
For even more 'sit up and beg' BMW GS1200??
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[Rookie]

If you want a Honda, sit up and beg, but not as tall as the Varadero, have a look at the Hornet. It's pretty easy as far as dimensions are concerned, and aside from getting a cruiser it's going to be one of the best on the knees.

But I suffered from Osgood Schlatters for about 4 years and my knees ache like hell now if they're kept cramped up for too long, but it doesn't seem to happen on a bike. I rode a Thundercat for about 6 months and whilst it's not got the highest pegs in the world there are better bikes as far as cramping my knees go, especially as I'm 6'2-3". I agree with Sickpup, I don't think ti will be a major issue, so don't let it be the deciding factor when buying a bike.

[Al]

What about a Honda transalp 650?
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[stinkwheel]

Or even a KLE500. Not as fast as the others but an alright bike and pretty cheap.

[mark83]

My left knee has begun hurting in the last few months, and I'm 23. I would consider a GS1200, but have yet to enquire about the [apparently horrific] servicing costs.

Maybe this is a better-looking cheaper option.....
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[king kong]

I was convinced that could'nt ride a manual bike because of my left knee, I ruptured both Alateral ligaments, crush the Posterior CL and I found that tucking your knee under as you would on a sporty is quite uncomfortable so I got me a Varadero as its more upright. I've since moved on to the GSX and its OK until I enflamed the injury again playing footy (again), could'nt change gears easily but OK now though.

[mr.z]

If i'm not mistaken barwick has similar problems (or might have been cartilge related..) anyhow i'll allert him to this here thred..
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[Wooly R6]

i would have a honda CBF1000F if i was to commute on it

https://www.honda.co.uk/mcStatic/en/picture/product/CBF1000/full08.jpg
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[queen of string]

If you dont feel ready for a thou then how about a f650gs? nice for commuting not too tall (I'm 5ft 4 and I can reach) adn an upright style.
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[drumwrecker]

A bike with adjustable footrests and bars Plus a centre stand? Apart from easier maintenance it enable you to mount the bike and then just push off the stand. I do this when my hip is really hurting and I can't get my leg over, the bike that is.
I have had three knee operations two on the right and waiting for a hip replacement and at 5ft 9ins find my 1991 VFR 750FL really comfortable and low enough to place my feet securely on the ground. Bar risers might just make it perfect for me.
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[Phil_G]

as youre looking at a varaedo, why not consider the Trumph Tiger too?

Edit: Isnt a CBF600 the Hornet?
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[Al]

I think the Hornet is a CB600F while the CBF600 is a smaller version of the CBF1000
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[mark83]

[the grim reaper]

You are absolutely right to exclude the Varadero, I had one and it was without a doubt the worst assembled Honda I have ever had the misfortune of owning. They are built in Spain and my 2002 model was in far worse nick than the 98 Blade I replaced it with. Wheel paint flaking, rust on the steel (!!) clutch cable holder, failing electrics, in general a piss poor bike, Honda should be ashamed of themselves as I've had about ten Hondas now and all the rest were brilliant.

If I was looking for a commuter bike in the CC range you are specifying, I would probably look at the new Deauville, I know they are duller than Eamon Holmes when he's asleep but they are well built (a mate has one that has 52k on it and it is immaculate) and surprisingly usable.

Cheers

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[stinkwheel]

And BMWs are not expensive to service (well, no more so than any other bike).

There an occasional odd part that costs a packet (such as the 'beak' for the 1150GS) but most of the parts prices compare very favourably with the equivalent for a Japanese bike, usually cheaper. They are also pretty good at keeping the spares in stock.

The other point being, it is a BMW so you don't need parts as often. They are built to last more than three years.

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[stinkwheel]

The fact that that Japanese bikes do not have grease nipples for the swingarm bearings but BMWs do speaks volumes about how long their machinery is expected to last without having to pull the whole bloody lot apart and start again.

[Bishbash]

OK, my dad has the honda varadero and he bought it off his boss(who was a short ass), What he did was he had the seat reconstructed similar to 'ACL reconstruction ' . It lowered the riding position by and inch or two(do not know exactly). so if you really want a Varadero. That is an option. How tall are you?

I would like to add that I ride a bandit and have riden the Varadero. I rides like a dream, you wont understand until you have tried it but it seems to corner without even trying. Its only downside is I found it a bit noisy, this is due to the aerodynamics of the bike, mainly the screen. But a set of earplugs can solve that. So over the Bandit and the Varadero I would love the Varadero but not to keen on the style of bike anymore(Had the 125 Varadero)!

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[stinkwheel]

The exception proves the rule.

My Kawasaki has grease nipples on the swingarm and uni-trak, but only because I put them there. Fact is they are NOT standard equipment on the vast majority of modern Japanese motorcycles.