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First thing to do is to have a look at this website as it shows the different riding position for most bikes.
https://cycle-ergo.com/
Even if the bike you fancy is still a bit cramped you can add bar risers, lower the foot pegs, get lower/higher seats etc. Not all modifications are straightforward but it's usually possible to change a bike to suit you.
As for choice of bikes, you want something comfortable, reliable and is easy to sell on (you'll most likely end up changing bikes every year or two). If you want to tour, then a Deauville would be a good starting point or a Suzuki 1250 if you want more poke, or maybe a CBF1000. There's just so many bikes to choose from that it becomes a case of trial and error. |
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notbike Formerly known as notabikeranymore
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I'd say go to a bike show and sit on every bike you like the look of/have in mind as a potential bike.
Narrow it down to a couple bikes you like the feel of, then go to dealerships and book test rides for those bikes.
Buy the one that feels the best for you.
Having said that, the first two weeks of owning the R6 my hands/feet were going numb and I'd get a cramp in my hip after a couple hours.
Now I barely notice the seating position at all and it feels perfectly comfortable to me however I sit on it. Some things take a bit of getting used to and once you're used to them they're barely noticeable. Choose the funnest bike |
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Meef wrote: | I'd say go to a bike show and sit on every bike you like the look of/have in mind as a potential bike.
Narrow it down to a couple bikes you like the feel of, then go to dealerships and book test rides for those bikes.
Buy the one that feels the best for you.
Having said that, the first two weeks of owning the R6 my hands/feet were going numb and I'd get a cramp in my hip after a couple hours.
Now I barely notice the seating position at all and it feels perfectly comfortable to me however I sit on it. Some things take a bit of getting used to and once you're used to them they're barely noticeable. Choose the funnest bike |
Oh, didn't even think of checking out a bike show!
Ah, see I've been riding my ninja for about 9 months and I've been progressively getting more and more uncomfortable so I think a move away from sports bikes is going to have to be the way for me sadly |
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Posted: 20:48 - 12 Mar 2017 Post subject: Re: Bit of a pickle, old knees and iffy back. |
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The BMW F7/800GS is actually a decent contender for that purpose. I find my mini-Ninja more fun for a short commute, but I can't deny that the midi-GS is a decent do-anything bike. It'll commute frugally, it'll tour comfortably, and the riding position is spot on for all-day riding. I've not taken a pillion on it, but it shouldn't be a problem, there's plenty of torque there.
The downside is that it's a modern BMW so the quality is suspect, but that model has had fewer problems than most, and any bike that you buy now should be sorted. The paint will come off the sump, mind.
See also V-Strom 650 or 1000, Triumph Tiger, Versys, Tracers, all worth checking out. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Posted: 20:53 - 12 Mar 2017 Post subject: Re: Bit of a pickle, old knees and iffy back. |
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Rogerborg wrote: | The BMW F7/800GS is actually a decent contender for that purpose. I find my mini-Ninja more fun for a short commute, but I can't deny that the midi-GS is a decent do-anything bike. It'll commute frugally, it'll tour comfortably, and the riding position is spot on for all-day riding. I've not taken a pillion on it, but it shouldn't be a problem, there's plenty of torque there.
The downside is that it's a modern BMW so the quality is suspect, but that model has had fewer problems than most, and any bike that you buy now should be sorted. The paint will come off the sump, mind.
See also V-Strom 650 or 1000, Triumph Tiger, Versys, Tracers, all worth checking out. |
Oooh, I had no idea BMWs had recent issues. I always thought they were meant to be very reliable which is what appealed to me to begin with. You always here about people touring on the 1200GS models. |
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Posted: 21:50 - 12 Mar 2017 Post subject: Re: Bit of a pickle, old knees and iffy back. |
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King Tiddles wrote: | Oooh, I had no idea BMWs had recent issues. I always thought they were meant to be very reliable which is what appealed to me to begin with. You always here about people touring on the 1200GS models. |
Recall after recall after recall. There aren't that many motorcycle reliability surveys, but BMW props up the bottom of them.
Electrical problems, poor finish, final drives lunching themselves or spraying oil, conrods not conning and the 2013 1200GS killed journo Kevin Ash with a head-shake issue that was subsequently reported by many customers but robustly denied by BMW even while they fitted a steering damper.
All that said, the 800 twins have missed most of that fun, but then they haven't sold in big numbers because everyone wants the Ewan-and-Charlie bike. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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As a member of the 20 something bad back and knee club I welcome you You don't have to get a touring bike unless that's what you really want, there are plenty of other upright bikes out there. Bikes like the CB650f, MT-09, XSR700 are very upright.
Also is weight a factor for you? Personally I struggle pushing a big bike around, a CBF1000 was torture and also despite not having that much forward lean still aggravated my issues. |
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Get an MT09. At least try one. Yes they are torquey, but they also howl as well in the upper revs.
Forgetting everything else, and just ergonomically speaking I have found it a bloody marvel.
I was cramped on my last bike, in particular my left knee and switching to an MT09 derived bike has fixed
the comfort issues I had with the er6f and the boredom issues too. Go test ride one, I call it my jet powered bmx. ____________________ Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
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I'd expect because you rarely if ever use anything close to that peak power.
110bhp = wide open throttle at maybe 10K rpm = 70mph+ in 2nd gear.
Even the ~70hp in my GS rarely gets tapped, which is why I find a ~30hp revvy bike returns more laughs per mile. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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I would say an adventure bike is the way to go for you if you are not into a full blown tourer. Sports tourers are still lean forwardish bikes.
I'm an old fart with old farts issues and can't ride a sports bike for any longer than the end of the drive (if I can even get my feet on the pegs ).
I've owned 2 adventure bikes, the Tiger 955i and the Tiger Explorer and they are the most comfortable bikes I have ever owned short of an 1800 Goldwing. The only reason I don't have one now is I really prefer full blown tourers.
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 23 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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