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too big?
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:51 pm
by johnl
Hi, I'm thinking of getting an r1100s. I'm 6'4". does anbody have an opinion if i might be too big. Might i warm my shins on the cylinders a bit too much?
thanks
John
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:15 pm
by throttlemeister
I am 6'2" and I have plenty of room (long legs, 36" inseam). How about you sit on one, have a testride?
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:33 pm
by Rods
I'm 6"3 and it's fine. far more comforatble than a pan (can't get my legs behind the fairing). definitely good on the legroom front compared with most bikes
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:01 pm
by Hursty
Hi,
I am 6' and had a standard R1100S which was fine, but I find my R1100SS Boxer Cup replica sometimes a bit tall as it is fitted with sports suspension back and front. Really suit a taller person like you
Oh!, BTW, it's for sale
See bits and Bobs. but bear in mind the price stated there is not what I would accept and am up for a deal.....
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:31 pm
by Jason M
Hi John - I'm 6'4 and I find mine extreemly comfy - I've fitted some lowered pegs though. I've done a lot of mileage on the old girl and she fits me perfectly
Jason
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:43 am
by Neil178
Blimey, 'tis the Land of the Giants!
You might want to try a taller screen other than that there seems to be room!
Neil - 5 foot 13 and a half inches.
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:15 am
by minivin
Neil178 wrote:Blimey, 'tis the Land of the Giants!
Neil - 5 foot 13 and a half inches.
ehh?!?!? that's 6'1.5" ?
Re: too big?
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:33 pm
by nab 301
johnl wrote:Hi, I'm thinking of getting an r1100s. I'm 6'4". does anbody have an opinion if i might be too big. Might i warm my shins on the cylinders a bit too much?
thanks
John
I'm 6' 4" also , and the 11s is ok (although the 12s suits me better)
Nigel B
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:42 am
by julian
6'3" here.
The S is good for 100 miles before it hurts, 130 before I have to get off, fill up and do it again.
Hi bars and peg lowering kit add more room/comfort. I've got the hi bars but never fitted them and did run the the lower pegs on a previous S.
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:18 pm
by Duggers
I'm 6'6" and find it comfortable, could do with the bars being further away but that's the same on most bikes.
Can any of you tall chaps recommend a tall screen for tall people? I find the standard one is a pain at, ahem, motorway speeds. It's the wind blast on my shoulders that's the worst bit.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:07 pm
by NA1959
Are all 1100S owners over 6foot!
At 5foot eight I must be a dwarf!!!
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:15 pm
by quicksilver
5 ft 10"......no...there are a few shortys here...i know sproggy is in hte under 6 ft club aswell.... see they fit all sorts..
Andy
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:53 pm
by PBBoxer
I'm over 6'4 and absolutely loved the 1100s.
Only back problems that made me get rid, but prior to that did 500-700 mile days with no fuss. Bloody great bikes for tall people
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:35 am
by johnl
thanks for your help chaps, I picked up my 1100s sport yesterday. its mint, I love it. No sizeing issues, fits like a glove.
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:37 am
by throttlemeister
Congrats John, I am sure you will love it. I know I do.