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92Notch · 02-28-2007, 05:27 PM

I'm 6' 170 .. the c50 fits me very well.

robertc729 · 02-28-2007, 05:37 PM

It fit pretty good, but I had to make some comfort changes.

Scribbles · 02-28-2007, 06:14 PM

Height = 5'7"
Weight = Ladies do not divulge this information!
Back surgery in 1999, three major and two minor knee surgeries (I only have two knees!)

The S50 fit me perfectly. Lancer's C50 fits pretty well, too. I may move to that in a few years, but for now I am very happy with the S50.

reddeth · 02-28-2007, 06:26 PM

I like my sportbike

Only thing disagreeable about it is the riding position and the strain it puts on your wrists, BUT thats only because I gotta get used to riding and holding myself up via back and leg muscles again. (If I'm not riding I'm on the computer dicking around hehe)

Ext1jdh · 02-28-2007, 07:07 PM

5'7" and 200 lbs with a 30" inseam. My M50 fits perfectly as it comes from the factory.

My dad is 5'5" and 175 lbs with a 28" inseam. He's in love with my M50 after lowering it 3 inches, though he would like the bars to come back a little bit

SilverInliner · 02-28-2007, 07:43 PM

6'1" and about 205 lbs. My gsxr fits me great and is pretty comfortable with the gel seat.

Uncle B · 02-28-2007, 08:01 PM

I am 5" 7" 190-195 ride a Boulevard C50T.
What I am wanting to add/change is some Engine Case Guards with highway pegs.

Other than that I like the ride of my bike.

Westward hoo 6/2-9/2007 look out New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Colorado.

65460 · 02-28-2007, 08:10 PM

Of the two Sport Bikes I have owned, the Honda VF100R riding position was uncomfortable. I had that bike when I was in my 30s and in pretty good shape. Im now in my early 50s, bald, fat and funny looking and have a Buell XB12S, which I dont really consider a Sport Bike in the same way as I did the Honda but its still, what I would consider a Sport Bike.
Anyway, I find this bike to be the most comfortible one Ive owned. Ive had a Harley and about a dozen others over the years but this one fits so well, its a really balanced bike.

tallannie · 02-28-2007, 08:45 PM

I added risers (Aeromach around $175 ) to my C50 to make it perfect.... and will probably have the seat modified a bit.... a couple of riser pics....

MagnumForce · 02-28-2007, 09:29 PM

Height: 72"
Weight: 220lbs
Inseam: 30"
Bikes: sport and cruiser
Choice: Tater salad, no onions. Would rather have macaroni salad, no onions.

I would have given a more honest reply had the poll been multiple choice (for multi bike owners, that is).

DragonRider · 02-28-2007, 11:43 PM

About 5' 10" 150 lbs. 31 inseam the M50 fits perfectly I had an issue with the reach but I have a trunk on mine and where I have it located I sit a little closer to the bars,more in the middle of the seat and it works great!

POE-BOY SAMICH · 03-01-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

I wished my bars pulled back further but it isn't uncomfortable.

themeatmanlandry · 03-02-2007, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnumForce

Height: 72"
I would have given a more honest reply had the poll been multiple choice (for multi bike owners, that is).

Yeah, I considered that when I made the poll, but I was somehow able to rationalize a single vote per participant. In hindsight, I may have made the wrong call. I'll see if I can edit and change that.

919Hooligan · 03-02-2007, 04:12 PM

5'9", 165lbs, 2002 Honda 919
The bike fits me very well. My wrists are still getting used to the more agressive position, but I bought it going into the winter so I haven't had a lot of road time to get used to it. My only complaint is the seat makes my pant legs ride up, but the corbin that is on the way is supposed to fix that!

kyro2000 · 03-02-2007, 04:54 PM

I ride a sport bike and it fits me perfectly. One of the things that I didn't like about some cruisers were that the seat is so low to the ground. The reason that I didn't like that was I hated the feeling when I was stopped. I just don't like my legs bent that much when I'm at a stop, with the sport bike I just feel more comfortable.

MagnumForce · 03-02-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Yeah, I considered that when I made the poll, but I was somehow able to rationalize a single vote per participant. In hindsight, I may have made the wrong call. I'll see if I can edit and change that.

Thanks for the reply meat! To be honest, both of my bikes fit me well, considering both styles are pretty much exact opposites.

blackie1491 · 03-02-2007, 07:32 PM

John;
I have been waiting for pictures showing some of the good looking country side. Are you getting out and about????

View Poll Results: How would you rate the "fit" of your bike's riding position?
I ride a cruiser, and it fits me perfectly	19	38.78%
I ride a cruiser, and I would change a few things	15	30.61%
I ride a sportbike and it fits me perfectly	7	14.29%
I ride a sportbike and I would change a few things	2	4.08%
I ride an"other" bike (please list) and it fits me perfectly	2	4.08%
I ride an"other" bike (please list) and I would change a few things	1	2.04%
Potato Salad, no onions	3	6.12%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

02-28-2007, 05:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	I'm 6' 170 .. the c50 fits me very well. __________________

02-28-2007, 06:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
Scribbles Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: Looking for a new experience! (last bike--Lt. Blue 2005 S50) Location: The Heart of it All Posts: 742	Height = 5'7" Weight = Ladies do not divulge this information! Back surgery in 1999, three major and two minor knee surgeries (I only have two knees!) The S50 fit me perfectly. Lancer's C50 fits pretty well, too. I may move to that in a few years, but for now I am very happy with the S50. __________________ -- Scribbles Internet scribblings of a random nature... iPodities

02-28-2007, 07:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,396	5'7" and 200 lbs with a 30" inseam. My M50 fits perfectly as it comes from the factory. My dad is 5'5" and 175 lbs with a 28" inseam. He's in love with my M50 after lowering it 3 inches, though he would like the bars to come back a little bit __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

02-28-2007, 08:01 PM	#27 (permalink)
Uncle B Right Clicker Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 5,755	I am 5" 7" 190-195 ride a Boulevard C50T. What I am wanting to add/change is some Engine Case Guards with highway pegs. Other than that I like the ride of my bike. Westward hoo 6/2-9/2007 look out New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Colorado. __________________ I KNOW THE VOICES ARE NOT REAL But sometimes they have good ideals! Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/ Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/1751147.html

02-28-2007, 05:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,165	It fit pretty good, but I had to make some comfort changes.

02-28-2007, 06:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
reddeth Ditch Magnet Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: 99 GSX-R 750 (SRAD) Location: Denver, CO Posts: 167	I like my sportbike Only thing disagreeable about it is the riding position and the strain it puts on your wrists, BUT thats only because I gotta get used to riding and holding myself up via back and leg muscles again. (If I'm not riding I'm on the computer dicking around hehe)

02-28-2007, 07:43 PM	#26 (permalink)
SilverInliner Where Am I ? Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: 04 GSXR 750 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 28	6'1" and about 205 lbs. My gsxr fits me great and is pretty comfortable with the gel seat.

02-28-2007, 08:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
65460 Where Am I ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 27	Of the two Sport Bikes I have owned, the Honda VF100R riding position was uncomfortable. I had that bike when I was in my 30s and in pretty good shape. Im now in my early 50s, bald, fat and funny looking and have a Buell XB12S, which I dont really consider a Sport Bike in the same way as I did the Honda but its still, what I would consider a Sport Bike. Anyway, I find this bike to be the most comfortible one Ive owned. Ive had a Harley and about a dozen others over the years but this one fits so well, its a really balanced bike.

02-28-2007, 08:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
tallannie Cookie Monstress. Join Date: Dec 2006 Bike: 2008 Kawi 1500 Classic Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 4,177	I added risers (Aeromach around $175 ) to my C50 to make it perfect.... and will probably have the seat modified a bit.... a couple of riser pics.... __________________ Ride long and prosper ! Last edited by tallannie; 08-11-2007 at 10:14 PM.

02-28-2007, 09:29 PM	#30 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Height: 72" Weight: 220lbs Inseam: 30" Bikes: sport and cruiser Choice: Tater salad, no onions. Would rather have macaroni salad, no onions. I would have given a more honest reply had the poll been multiple choice (for multi bike owners, that is). __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

02-28-2007, 11:43 PM	#31 (permalink)
DragonRider Clutch Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Candy Grand Blue with 46,550 miles since May 18th 2006 Location: Tacoma ,Washington Posts: 918	About 5' 10" 150 lbs. 31 inseam the M50 fits perfectly I had an issue with the reach but I have a trunk on mine and where I have it located I sit a little closer to the bars,more in the middle of the seat and it works great!

03-02-2007, 04:12 PM	#34 (permalink)
919Hooligan TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: 2002 Honda 919 Location: St. Louis Posts: 592	5'9", 165lbs, 2002 Honda 919 The bike fits me very well. My wrists are still getting used to the more agressive position, but I bought it going into the winter so I haven't had a lot of road time to get used to it. My only complaint is the seat makes my pant legs ride up, but the corbin that is on the way is supposed to fix that! __________________ Life's short and hard, like a body building elf.

03-02-2007, 04:54 PM	#35 (permalink)
kyro2000 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 532	I ride a sport bike and it fits me perfectly. One of the things that I didn't like about some cruisers were that the seat is so low to the ground. The reason that I didn't like that was I hated the feeling when I was stopped. I just don't like my legs bent that much when I'm at a stop, with the sport bike I just feel more comfortable. __________________ RIP - Arlen, Ross, and Dad. 6/22/02 --------------- --------------- Don’t tell me about disappointment! I’m a Chicago Cubs fan!

03-02-2007, 07:32 PM	#37 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,664	John; I have been waiting for pictures showing some of the good looking country side. Are you getting out and about????

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