I wanted a bike for a long time, so today I stopped by my local dealer to check some bikes out. I was looking for Honda CBR600 F4i. I sat on it but I can't put both of my feet down. I have to tip-toe it. Am I too short to ride?

 

i tip-toe on my 05 600rr. some ppl i know cant even tip toe. they usually use one of their legs as a kickstand at a stop light, and rest the other on their pegs.

u dont NEED to have both feet touching the ground to ride.

btw, how tall are you? i'm about 5'9.

 

You can get the suspension dropped a little to help.

Also what footwear did you have on? Get some thick soled boots, will also help.

 

I am 5'5 and I had regular running shoes on. I may just have to use one of my leg as kickstand... This is the first time where I wished I was taller...

 

makes learning difficult.

 

A lot of chix are ur height and ride. Do as jchung said and basically lean the bike over when you come to a stop light. It will take some getting used to, but you'll get the hang of it.

I'm also about 5 9 and just tippy toe on my RR.

 

You can also use "dog bones" to lower the bike.

 

First off, NEVER were sneakers when riding a sport bike. Not only are they unsafe for riding, but they also provide zero support for your ankles.

Get a nice pair of velcro riding/racing boots.

You can look into lowering the bike a bit, that may help. I would imagine though, that you would want both feet to (at least) tiptoe when at a stop. If you can do this, the upside is the cramped riding position won't be as tiresome as it is for me being 6'2".

 

Your inseam measurement is more important than your height. I have a 29" inseam and am 5'8" high. When you come to a stop I recommend you ....

1. Come to a stop either on the right side or the left side of your lane so you have an escape route if threatened by errant traffic. The middle of the lane is coated with oil, antifreeze and other crap, so avoid it. Leave some space between yourself and vehicles in front of you.
2. Stop the bike in 1st gear with the clutch lever depressed.
3. Keep your right foot on the foot peg pressing the rear brake lever and left foot on the ground to balance the bike. You may have to slide your butt over a bit to the left to get good support of the bike.
4. Keep an eye on the rear-view mirrors in case some blind cager decides to occupy your SPACE. Be ready to quickly use your escape route if needed to avoid getting crunched.
5. Just before the light turns green, scan left, forward and right for red light runners approaching the intersection.
6. When the light turns green, if you are at the front of the line, haul ass if safe to do so. Don't blindly enter any intersection, that's a good way to end your riding career.
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Ed Grant
Abilene, TX

 

[QUOTE=Platinum,Dec 16 2005, 12:05 AM] I am 5'5 and I had regular running shoes on.