Choice of bike is so important. I'm 56 and had everything from FS1E to a Jota, now I find the weight intimidating, opted for a Ducati scrambler for low weight and low seat height. That T100 looks very manageable.
Agreed, that low weight really makes a difference and if it makes life easier it’s more enjoyable right! The T100 is very manageable, as was 2009 Bonneville I owned. But perhaps the best was a VF500F2 I owned that was lovely and easy and felt like a comfortable pair of shoes. I do want to try an RD air cooled one day 😊
I am a 28" inseam too. Found the best bike for me is a Harley. With a seat height of 680mm I can just about flat foot, makes all the difference in the world. Good tips. Thanks
Thanks for the video. I've got a poor man's Triumph in the form of a Royal Enfield 650. Less power but the same problem of too high a seat for my little legs. One day while waiting for a green light I dropped the bike because the road dropped steeply away to the left and my tippy-toeing was insufficient. Damage was limited to a bent rear brake foot pedal and one bar end mirror plus a ton of embarrassment. I fixed the problem by substituting 30mm shorter rear shocks. That increased the rake angle (I actually preferred that) but sliding the forks up a similar amount in the triple clamp restored the original geometry and lowered the saddle height a bit more. I kept the original shocks, just a 10 minute job to put them back should someone with a longer inside leg want to ride the bike as it left the factory.
I have been there! Once I was outside my house and waved at a lady I knew but forget the bike was in gear so it stalled and I was then on the floor! Good tips there on improving the height! A lot can be done with the saddle, I had a Norton and managed to find a scooped seat which I then shaved more foam from which helped. I wouldn’t call an enfield a poor man’s triumph, it’s a great bike in its own right! I am testing a BSA and Moto Guzzi V7 soon so would be good to compare with enfield and Triumph
@@benjaminbarker6451 The handling seems fine but I don't ride the bike at anywhere near its limits so I could not tell you how it behaved when ridden hard. I preferred it with one degree more rake angle from the shorter rear shocks alone, less nervous than the way the bike came out of the factory but to others that might be seen as less agile in which case sliding the forks up into the triple clamp to restore the 84 degree rake would restore that behaviour..
@@pintsizedbiker I reckon I’m about heights or mibbes just a wee bit taller than you mate (29inch inside leg) and I’ve got my eye on the Street twin. I’ve had a sit on it and I can nearly flat foot it, did you consider that bike when you got your T100?
@@andylee5418 funnily enough I tested that before my T100 and the seat is a touch lower, it slopes in the middle. So you should be fine. Also the street twin has the slightly higher tuned motor, though the new T100 I think does have that now. 2019 didn’t but it’s still fast enough for me. I went with the T100 for the spoke wheels. Hindsight I could of got them swapped as I saw someone else do
@@pintsizedbiker Aye I would love spoked wheels but stick it on the list of future improvements. I project a motone inspired overdraft once I get the bike & get it looking like I want. Thanks for your feedback mate and keep going with the videos, they are great.
@@andylee5418 thanks I really appreciate that. If you really want the spoke wheels perhaps mention it to the dealer, sometimes they might do a great deal if they feel they can sell on the standard ones. Check out omega parts as they look good too, they do some great seats
Yes it’s superb for that. It’s ideal for a shorter rider that doesn’t want to go down the cruiser route. The street twin I think is ever so slightly lower so even better. My old 2009 was equally superb because of this
Not really, though it probably does actually. We not done much 2 up in last year or so for various reasons but intend to soon, I will probably upgrade to Hagon when we start to do more traveling
I know a short person who is not afraid to swing his leg over any bike because his long feet compensate for his inseam, and No! He does not work in a circus.😀
@@pintsizedbiker What pillion?..My wife sold her bike some years ago and doesn't do pillion. My insurance does not include pillion...saves about 30%....
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Choice of bike is so important. I'm 56 and had everything from FS1E to a Jota, now I find the weight intimidating, opted for a Ducati scrambler for low weight and low seat height. That T100 looks very manageable.
Agreed, that low weight really makes a difference and if it makes life easier it’s more enjoyable right! The T100 is very manageable, as was 2009 Bonneville I owned. But perhaps the best was a VF500F2 I owned that was lovely and easy and felt like a comfortable pair of shoes.
I do want to try an RD air cooled one day 😊
I am a 28" inseam too. Found the best bike for me is a Harley. With a seat height of 680mm I can just about flat foot, makes all the difference in the world. Good tips. Thanks
I have yet to try a Harley. Really need to scratch that itch soon. What one you got?
@@pintsizedbiker Softail Low Rider (107). I would very much like to try a T100 or T120.
@@markhenry192 hey can u tell me if inseam is measured till the ankle or all the way down?
@@karpich1994 good point, all the way down I guess.
If you’re a fan of metric bikes - check out the Honda rebel line. I have a 29” inseam and both the 500 and 1100 feel fantastic for me.
Thanks for the video. I've got a poor man's Triumph in the form of a Royal Enfield 650. Less power but the same problem of too high a seat for my little legs. One day while waiting for a green light I dropped the bike because the road dropped steeply away to the left and my tippy-toeing was insufficient. Damage was limited to a bent rear brake foot pedal and one bar end mirror plus a ton of embarrassment. I fixed the problem by substituting 30mm shorter rear shocks. That increased the rake angle (I actually preferred that) but sliding the forks up a similar amount in the triple clamp restored the original geometry and lowered the saddle height a bit more. I kept the original shocks, just a 10 minute job to put them back should someone with a longer inside leg want to ride the bike as it left the factory.
I have been there! Once I was outside my house and waved at a lady I knew but forget the bike was in gear so it stalled and I was then on the floor!
Good tips there on improving the height! A lot can be done with the saddle, I had a Norton and managed to find a scooped seat which I then shaved more foam from which helped.
I wouldn’t call an enfield a poor man’s triumph, it’s a great bike in its own right!
I am testing a BSA and Moto Guzzi V7 soon so would be good to compare with enfield and Triumph
hey thank you for sharing ,could i ask ,did you find the handling was changed very much?is it still working out ok ?I,m tired of tip tow-ing around
@@benjaminbarker6451 The handling seems fine but I don't ride the bike at anywhere near its limits so I could not tell you how it behaved when ridden hard. I preferred it with one degree more rake angle from the shorter rear shocks alone, less nervous than the way the bike came out of the factory but to others that might be seen as less agile in which case sliding the forks up into the triple clamp to restore the 84 degree rake would restore that behaviour..
That Bonnie looks great in blue and white 😀
Thanks Adam! Often tempted to change to a green and white one but probably should leave it alone!
@@pintsizedbiker NNNnnnnoooo its the best color now.
Another safety tip - wear a helmet 😁
Nice video 👍
Good stuff mate thank you for tips.
Thanks Andy!
@@pintsizedbiker I reckon I’m about heights or mibbes just a wee bit taller than you mate (29inch inside leg) and I’ve got my eye on the Street twin. I’ve had a sit on it and I can nearly flat foot it, did you consider that bike when you got your T100?
@@andylee5418 funnily enough I tested that before my T100 and the seat is a touch lower, it slopes in the middle. So you should be fine. Also the street twin has the slightly higher tuned motor, though the new T100 I think does have that now. 2019 didn’t but it’s still fast enough for me. I went with the T100 for the spoke wheels. Hindsight I could of got them swapped as I saw someone else do
@@pintsizedbiker Aye I would love spoked wheels but stick it on the list of future improvements. I project a motone inspired overdraft once I get the bike & get it looking like I want. Thanks for your feedback mate and keep going with the videos, they are great.
@@andylee5418 thanks I really appreciate that. If you really want the spoke wheels perhaps mention it to the dealer, sometimes they might do a great deal if they feel they can sell on the standard ones. Check out omega parts as they look good too, they do some great seats
Despite your leg length i think your comfort level while in motion is more comfortable on most bikes with shorter legs.Just a thought.
Good tips people don't think of this stuff
I find the Bonnevilles (street twin in my case) very forgiving for the shorter rider due to the bike carrying it's weight low down.
Yes it’s superb for that. It’s ideal for a shorter rider that doesn’t want to go down the cruiser route. The street twin I think is ever so slightly lower so even better. My old 2009 was equally superb because of this
When you carry a passenger....does the ride hight come down much?
Not really, though it probably does actually. We not done much 2 up in last year or so for various reasons but intend to soon, I will probably upgrade to Hagon when we start to do more traveling
I know a short person who is not afraid to swing his leg over any bike because his long feet compensate for his inseam, and No! He does not work in a circus.😀
Nice!!
Thank you!
Hi....My Bonnie has lower suspension at the back....20mm. Think the handling is fine.
Great to know. Does it have any impact when fully loaded with a pillion?
@@pintsizedbiker What pillion?..My wife sold her bike some years ago and doesn't do pillion. My insurance does not include pillion...saves about 30%....
how long r u ? if i can ask ..i am 170 cm and want know if i can ride it
That is taller than me so you will be fine
@@pintsizedbiker i think @zab3025 is asking for a different measurement
how tall are you mate?
About 5ft 3-4 ish
I'm like a pot bellied chimpanzee I'm 5'8 but have a short inseam
Are you really riding around with no helmet on!
Very quite road.....not a problem....just for the camera.