Neat site. My body position is pretty accurate based off my inputs. My biggest issue is my leg length. To bad it could not show you if your feet can flat foot the ground although I know that answer. No, in my case.
fratermus
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So far the bike that has fit me best was the DR650. Felt like it was made for my 6', 34" inseam. The NC feels good, after I dropped the pegs about .75" with the $50 eBay Chinese pegs.
The ergonomic site is interesting. I was thinking a movable model would be neat to play with at a bike show. You could either program in a bike to test the ergos or test to find your favorite ergos and see which bikes fit best.
The ergonomic site is interesting. I was thinking a movable model would be neat to play with at a bike show. You could either program in a bike to test the ergos or test to find your favorite ergos and see which bikes fit best.
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it can, you have to change the settings in the options panel. If you expand you have even more possibilities.
I just went back and looked and again it is correct. On my tip toes. Thanks.
ricksride
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That is a cool website. Thanks for adding.
showkey
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What it comes down to is all manufactures face the same critical compromise.........seat height..........which effects all the measurements and the functionality of the bike for a given riding style or environment.
bikerguy
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I'm 6'3, 34 inseam and with the SW Motech footpegs (1/2inch lower pegs) and 15mmtusk risers on the bars, along with a Airhawk R seat and the seat mod, it is pretty comfortable, but still would like to streach the legs out once in a while in a long ride, but I just stand up to do that.
JoeZ
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First thing I did was order some Highway Pegs. Not the cheap ones (meaning they're very long, adjustable and comfortable .... They work real well.
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donx
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same here. perfect.
The NC fits me fairly well. At 5'8" with 32" inseam, if I was slightly taller I think it would fit better. 2"bar risers helped. I prefer a dirt bike style riding stance, with the bars up close to me. I ride with my feet under me, often with my heels on the passenger pegs. Highway pegs are very uncomfortable for me. In the end, most ergonomic issues seem to be caused by the sloped seat design.
itlives
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I've done almost 700 miles on my NC in a day. At 6'2" and a 34" inseam, I was uncomfortable for a lot of it.
I need three more things (besides the Rox Risers , which I already have). Lowered foot pegs, highway pegs and some kind of seat pad.
I believe set up like that , I'd be good for the SS1000 - which is on my bucket list.
I need three more things (besides the Rox Risers , which I already have). Lowered foot pegs, highway pegs and some kind of seat pad.
I believe set up like that , I'd be good for the SS1000 - which is on my bucket list.
JoeZ
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itlives
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I could go somewhere with that, but this is a family friendly site
Realistically , I think they would make a good bit of difference. The price seems pretty good to me. There are a lot of them on EBay. Keep looking for a better deal!
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If I loved a bike, I would do whatever it took to custom fit it to fit me, if required. Lower seat? Taller seat? Lower pegs? Bars too close/too far/not the right angle or width? Change, change, change, change...
Sure, it's more hassle than tilting your telescopic steering column, or pushing the up/down/fore/aft buttons in your heated and air conditioned, inflatable lumber support leather seated Navigator, but on the other hand, I'm pretty sure the cost of one such blinged out luxoseat all by itself, isn't too far away in cost from a gently used pre-owned NC700X, either...
So all in all, I consider any comfort tweaks to my bikes as pretty basic and well worth any efforts or experimants on my part to manipulate if I can. I personally find it very strange that more people don't, and put up with what they have (or keep buying different bikes trying to find one that "fits") as if it's impossible to do anything about it.
Sure, it's more hassle than tilting your telescopic steering column, or pushing the up/down/fore/aft buttons in your heated and air conditioned, inflatable lumber support leather seated Navigator, but on the other hand, I'm pretty sure the cost of one such blinged out luxoseat all by itself, isn't too far away in cost from a gently used pre-owned NC700X, either...
So all in all, I consider any comfort tweaks to my bikes as pretty basic and well worth any efforts or experimants on my part to manipulate if I can. I personally find it very strange that more people don't, and put up with what they have (or keep buying different bikes trying to find one that "fits") as if it's impossible to do anything about it.
JoeZ
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ItLives..... I will do more searching. Thanks. and L.B.S., I totally agree with you and have been tweaking my NC like crazy and experimenting with it too (note the funky attempt at mirrors I went through last month where everyone got a good laugh at the bug look )))). Speaking of which. My Riderscan mirror from England is due any day now. ))))
and L.B.S., I totally agree with you and have been tweaking my NC like crazy and experimenting with it too (note the funky attempt at mirrors I went through last month where everyone got a good laugh at the bug look )))). Speaking of which. My Riderscan mirror from England is due any day now. ))))
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I have MFW Vario 30mm drop pegs. They make a definite difference.
fratermus
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Bought a pair of eBay. Before the pegs I stretched my legs out during each commute, sometimes more than once. After the pegs I rarely feel the need to stretch/stand.
motard-menace
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I would vote for the MFW Vario's. You can get them at Twisted Throttle, but I am not a big fan of the Chinese knocks off. YMMV
