There is nothing funny or cute about the difficulty in "short" riders have riding bikes with higher seats. i'am an avid rider with a Bimota yb 10 ,M-G Centauro , Buell x1 ,Honda F4i and a few others.
There are thousands of us not to mention 10s of thousand Woman who also may be of shorter stature.
many bikes can have different kinjages installed that will make the bike about an inch or so shorter without changing the handling appreciably. My Honda ,Buell an BMW f650 gs ,Triumphs are examples. One has to search and find a dealer who is interested enough to make the sale as well as the catalogs and internet.
A customised seat can also take off an inch or so.
Finally if you can find a shoemaker he can add about 2 inches to the soles of many boots .H-D work best for about $40.(Tinos in Ottawa Il. does a great job for about $40.)
Between all the lowering and lengthing you can ride most anything.
Many manufacters make lower bikes for the japanese markets.
The center of gravity als makes a big difference in the handling for us "shortys"
BMW K 1200rs has a reasonably short seat and a low center of gravity. i will be glad to correspond with anyone who would like some help or has other ideas.
I "am not surprised at the Stupid remarks are taller brethern have made. They have done this since third grade and obviously have not advanced since this.jim at
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