short guy considering 500R
#11
03-17-2006 | 09:30 PM
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RE: short guy considering 500R
ORIGINAL: silverbullet17
well i better go get my permit then! how hard are those and how do u study for one?
well i better go get my permit then! how hard are those and how do u study for one?
read the book, take the msf course then read the book again. its mostly common sence questions. easy to get a permit. and depending on how old you are, i think its by age, by taking the msf course you dont have to do the dmv road test.
#12
03-17-2006 | 11:13 PM
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RE: short guy considering 500R
hey... we recently purchased an ex500 for the girlfriend. why? because she's so short... 5'4" and 115 pounds. she flatfoots on the ex. on the vfr800 she tiptoes and wanted something she felt more in control of sitting at the lights and such. the ex500 is perfect for the smaller rider!
#13
03-18-2006 | 12:08 AM
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RE: short guy considering 500R
ORIGINAL: heffay
hey... we recently purchased an ex500 for the girlfriend. why? because she's so short... 5'4" and 115 pounds. she flatfoots on the ex. on the vfr800 she tiptoes and wanted something she felt more in control of sitting at the lights and such. the ex500 is perfect for the smaller rider!
hey... we recently purchased an ex500 for the girlfriend. why? because she's so short... 5'4" and 115 pounds. she flatfoots on the ex. on the vfr800 she tiptoes and wanted something she felt more in control of sitting at the lights and such. the ex500 is perfect for the smaller rider!
heffay; I am checking to see if anyone is down at the spot during the week between th 28-30th and will let you know. Someone told me it is spring break but not sure, if it is though that place is off the hook. You may want to leave your gf home
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03-20-2006 | 11:13 PM
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RE: short guy considering 500R
ORIGINAL: silverbullet17
ok im 5'4" and weigh in at 125. i wanna get a bike and learn how to ride but im afraid that because im so short and weigh so little that i might have problems. would i need to lower it or is it two low and how much would it run to lower it? oh and im thinking of getting something from the mid to early 90's any recommendation on what year or are they all the same? thanks guy
ok im 5'4" and weigh in at 125. i wanna get a bike and learn how to ride but im afraid that because im so short and weigh so little that i might have problems. would i need to lower it or is it two low and how much would it run to lower it? oh and im thinking of getting something from the mid to early 90's any recommendation on what year or are they all the same? thanks guy
Personally, I think it is the perfect bike to start out on. I've had mine for a year and I'm not bored of it, still lots for me to learn!
#16
03-20-2006 | 11:25 PM
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RE: short guy considering 500R
ORIGINAL: bluebird
I think the 500 would be the perfect bike for you. I am 5'4" as well and I have no problem being flat footed. By the way, my bike is a 94. The 500 has not really changed at all since it was first brought out.
Personally, I think it is the perfect bike to start out on. I've had mine for a year and I'm not bored of it, still lots for me to learn!
ORIGINAL: silverbullet17
ok im 5'4" and weigh in at 125. i wanna get a bike and learn how to ride but im afraid that because im so short and weigh so little that i might have problems. would i need to lower it or is it two low and how much would it run to lower it? oh and im thinking of getting something from the mid to early 90's any recommendation on what year or are they all the same? thanks guy
ok im 5'4" and weigh in at 125. i wanna get a bike and learn how to ride but im afraid that because im so short and weigh so little that i might have problems. would i need to lower it or is it two low and how much would it run to lower it? oh and im thinking of getting something from the mid to early 90's any recommendation on what year or are they all the same? thanks guy
Personally, I think it is the perfect bike to start out on. I've had mine for a year and I'm not bored of it, still lots for me to learn!
#17
03-22-2006 | 02:23 AM
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RE: short guy considering 500R
thanks everyone for the help. hopefully in a few short months ill be able to afford the bike. i guess i wont be skydiving for awhile! if anyone in the la area hears of a good deal on a 500 let me know! thanks again
#18
03-22-2006 | 03:21 AM
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RE: short guy considering 500R
if your willing to go to dc thers a nice one for sale from jazey for a great deal and by the pics its a nice looking bike. fly out, ride back. go go go go
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03-22-2006 | 05:29 PM
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RE: short guy considering 500R
ORIGINAL: Notstock
you for got your wieght
ORIGINAL: bluebird
I think the 500 would be the perfect bike for you. I am 5'4" as well and I have no problem being flat footed. By the way, my bike is a 94. The 500 has not really changed at all since it was first brought out.
Personally, I think it is the perfect bike to start out on. I've had mine for a year and I'm not bored of it, still lots for me to learn!
ORIGINAL: silverbullet17
ok im 5'4" and weigh in at 125. i wanna get a bike and learn how to ride but im afraid that because im so short and weigh so little that i might have problems. would i need to lower it or is it two low and how much would it run to lower it? oh and im thinking of getting something from the mid to early 90's any recommendation on what year or are they all the same? thanks guy
ok im 5'4" and weigh in at 125. i wanna get a bike and learn how to ride but im afraid that because im so short and weigh so little that i might have problems. would i need to lower it or is it two low and how much would it run to lower it? oh and im thinking of getting something from the mid to early 90's any recommendation on what year or are they all the same? thanks guy
Personally, I think it is the perfect bike to start out on. I've had mine for a year and I'm not bored of it, still lots for me to learn!
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