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too big?

Postby johnl » Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:51 pm

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

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Postby throttlemeister » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:15 pm

I am 6'2" and I have plenty of room (long legs, 36" inseam). How about you sit on one, have a testride?
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Postby Rods » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:33 pm

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 :D
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Postby Hursty » Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:01 pm

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 :lol:

Oh!, BTW, it's for sale :roll:

See bits and Bobs. but bear in mind the price stated there is not what I would accept and am up for a deal.....
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Postby Jason M » Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:31 pm

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 :wink:

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Postby Neil178 » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:43 am

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.
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Postby minivin » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:15 am

Neil178 wrote:Blimey, 'tis the Land of the Giants!
Neil - 5 foot 13 and a half inches.


ehh?!?!? that's 6'1.5" ?
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Re: too big?

Postby nab 301 » Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:33 pm

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) :wink:

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Postby julian » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:42 am

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.
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Postby Duggers » Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:18 pm

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.
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Postby NA1959 » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:07 pm

:o Are all 1100S owners over 6foot!

At 5foot eight I must be a dwarf!!! :wink:
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Postby quicksilver » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:15 pm

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..

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Postby PBBoxer » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:53 pm

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
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Postby johnl » Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:35 am

thanks for your help chaps, I picked up my 1100s sport yesterday. its mint, I love it. No sizeing issues, fits like a glove.
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Postby throttlemeister » Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:37 am

Congrats John, I am sure you will love it. I know I do.
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