Newbie from sc

[TURBO200R4]

welcome from arizona

 

[Ddodge80]

Hey @Ddodge80 where are you in SC?

You mentioned lowering the bike. I would not recommend that, as it will of course cut down on your lean angle and effect handling. Although @mexican is referred to as the shortest member on the forum, I think that I actually now hold that title. I'm just under 5'6" and after a "short" acquaintance period when I first got it, I've learned to handle the bike just fine. You will too.

Pacolet sc
I can't reach the ground i have to tip toe when stopping and the handle bars are a bit to forward for me
Hard to get comfortable while riding
I have learned if i put my feet on the passenger foot pegs it helps my riding posture a lot takes stress off my back
I still find the grips a bit uncomfortable though

 

[Bernard Vinet]

Welcome from Montreal , Bienvenue !

 

[Ham42]

Pacolet sc
I can't reach the ground i have to tip toe when stopping and the handle bars are a bit to forward for me
Hard to get comfortable while riding
I have learned if i put my feet on the passenger foot pegs it helps my riding posture a lot takes stress off my back
I still find the grips a bit uncomfortable though

You not far away I'm around Clemson and have brother in Lyman. We need to get together for a ride and eats. Spring is coming!

 

[mexican]

Pacolet sc
I can't reach the ground i have to tip toe when stopping and the handle bars are a bit to forward for me
Hard to get comfortable while riding
I have learned if i put my feet on the passenger foot pegs it helps my riding posture a lot takes stress off my back
I still find the grips a bit uncomfortable though

My Harley boots did an excelent job on this one, they are 3/3 inch thick, they made me almost as toll as @Journeyman28778

 

[Journeyman]

My Harley boots did an excelent job on this one, they are 3/3 inch thick, they made me almost as toll as @Journeyman28778

Yeah, me and @mexican are on probably both on toes at stops, or just lean a little to flat foot one side. I do have long arms ("ape index"), so the reach is pretty comfortable. I guess it depends on how short you are (I have a 30" inseam), but I'd definitely try different seats (shaved down) and thick soled boots, as recommended before lowering the bike. Just my 2¢ though.

 

[Ddodge80]

My Harley boots did an excelent job on this one, they are 3/3 inch thick, they made me almost as toll as @Journeyman28778

I may try that

 

[Ddodge80]

You not far away I'm around Clemson and have brother in Lyman. We need to get together for a ride and eats. Spring is coming!

I'm down for that i never pass a opportunity to eat

 

[wjb]

Welcome to the forum. I stepped up to a Rocket from an '02 America as well.

 

[MIG]

Hi mike the perma grin is still there.
Havent had much riding time in it yet
Still getting use to it. It is a monster machine
I will be having to lower it just a little and need to pull the bars back just a touch

VERY COOL... just make her your own
-MIG