Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:05 pm
I'm 5' 3" and look like I'm constantly on the tank trying to race everyone 
.......most of the time I am.
.......most of the time I am.Page 2 of 2
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:12 pm
6'4" and it was a bit cramped, but still went europe and it was comfy enough. Was my gloves that were the biggest pain, full on winter ones in the middle of a heat wave or race ones that were far too small :smt013
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:27 pm
think I've mentioned this before on here but there was a girl i was at uni with who had an FZR400RR and was pretty much flat on the tank all the time. she was then surprised that i was able to twist round and look behind me while riding while she couldn't.CarneyUK wrote:I'm 5' 3" and look like I'm constantly on the tank trying to race everyone
Pure bliss
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 3:35 pm
6.1", and started riding my ZXR about a month ago.
Wrists: At first it killed my wrists and forearms around town but I strangely got used to it after a few days (maybe built up muscle?). Absolutely sweet when going fast though. The clutch isn't particularly heavy either, which is nice.
Knees: My knees tend to go after about 200km but I often just stand up on the pegs for a few k to iron out the aches. Get yourself a good pair of knee sliders - this thing just leans and leans. I put my knee down on relfex wearing a pair of jeans with pretty chafed consequences
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Feet: With my Sidi boots on, I find that I need to manouever my left leg at a somewhat different angle when changing gear than wearing trainers/ light boots, which has so far resulted in slight spraining to my lower left leg and knee.
Back: Haven't had any major problems with my back on the ZXR. My old Hornet 600 used to be a right bugger for my upper back, which is odd considering the dimensions of the bike. I've had a few twinges in my lower back at low speeds but nothing serious.
butt: The rider's seat is spacious enough for even the biggest bums. Because a lot of my weight is forward on the tank and grips, I haven't had any "numb bum syndrome" (TM) - and I've been on some bloody epic rides already.
Neck: Neck sometimes gets sore at speeds less than 80/100km, but no more than any other sportsbike. Bent over at 100km I can almost rest my chin on the front screen, which is actually quite comfy!
Shoulders: I have really gangly arms, but haven't had any problem at all thus far.
Nuts: I dunno about the rest of the fellas here, but that metal tank can give your hairy plums a RIGHT battering over potholes and bumpy surfaces. I mean, I've actually had to pull over and rearrange myself
I invested in a rather plush padded tank pad to try and cushion said plums I've also developed a nasty habit of stuffing a tiny cushion between my legs for long rides. Looks well well dodge though 
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Laters
Wrists: At first it killed my wrists and forearms around town but I strangely got used to it after a few days (maybe built up muscle?). Absolutely sweet when going fast though. The clutch isn't particularly heavy either, which is nice.
Knees: My knees tend to go after about 200km but I often just stand up on the pegs for a few k to iron out the aches. Get yourself a good pair of knee sliders - this thing just leans and leans. I put my knee down on relfex wearing a pair of jeans with pretty chafed consequences
!Feet: With my Sidi boots on, I find that I need to manouever my left leg at a somewhat different angle when changing gear than wearing trainers/ light boots, which has so far resulted in slight spraining to my lower left leg and knee.
Back: Haven't had any major problems with my back on the ZXR. My old Hornet 600 used to be a right bugger for my upper back, which is odd considering the dimensions of the bike. I've had a few twinges in my lower back at low speeds but nothing serious.
butt: The rider's seat is spacious enough for even the biggest bums. Because a lot of my weight is forward on the tank and grips, I haven't had any "numb bum syndrome" (TM) - and I've been on some bloody epic rides already.
Neck: Neck sometimes gets sore at speeds less than 80/100km, but no more than any other sportsbike. Bent over at 100km I can almost rest my chin on the front screen, which is actually quite comfy!
Shoulders: I have really gangly arms, but haven't had any problem at all thus far.
Nuts: I dunno about the rest of the fellas here, but that metal tank can give your hairy plums a RIGHT battering over potholes and bumpy surfaces. I mean, I've actually had to pull over and rearrange myself
I invested in a rather plush padded tank pad to try and cushion said plums I've also developed a nasty habit of stuffing a tiny cushion between my legs for long rides. Looks well well dodge though .Laters
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:57 pm
yeah mate im 6'2 and 15 1/2 stone and its no probs in fact once you get into it you can really throw it about just adjust the leavers so your wrists dont hurt, mine is as comfy as my 750ss just buy it you'll love it
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:37 pm
I'm five five
don't generalize! if tall people have short legs, they will have it easier on the ZXR than tall people with long legs!
don't generalize! if tall people have short legs, they will have it easier on the ZXR than tall people with long legs!
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:28 am
True! Time to get that saw out...