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@PetroHead Yes I've just downloaded it & will read it all tomorrow Monday 😄👍 it's currently 1:34am monday morning, im looking forward to reading everything ! Much appreciated 😊 Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍹🏍
@@chingchenghanji9732 765RS is a quite lightweight bike, n very nimble too.. so, gain your confidence by ride a lot, then heavy traffic is not a problem anymore..
Nice Video and to be Honest Inspiring for the ones who had doubt riding bike for they being short in height. But you did it Amazing so Kuddos to You 🤘🏼
As a 4’9 person with a rebel 1100 dct thank you for this! People keep telling me to give it up because I’m dropped my bike and damaged it but that’s part of the learning process
Man, I am 6' with a 29" inseam and massive quads (yay, strongman training) and I have a hard time with anything with a seat height over 30"...this video kinda helped
5’1 100lbs.. beginner rider with a new 22’ z400. Having to learn tricks on how to walk my bike and so for leaning it on my side has been the most officiant way. Tried duck walking it and dropped it haha. I was scared I was to short for my bike but after watching a bunch of different TH-camrs that are short and my size I’ve gained a lot of confidence. You just have to trust your bike and know what to do and what not to do especially when your like me with no upper body strength
@@x-man5056im about 5'10 (178cm) with shoes but i only weight 110 pounds. Do you think i will be able to get my driving license for a 125cc? Or will I have problems because I'm pretty skinny?:(
@@Adrian-py7go To get your license there is no weight to height requirement that I know of. It's about ability to ride safely and within the rules of the road. In my state, NV, if you take the MSF course and pass, you forego all the state DMV testing which here, is pretty difficult form what I've been told. Plus you get a small discount on insurance. If you have a concern about your strength, you can work on that, but if you can ride it with adequate proficiently, that's all the state is worried about. Except for their $$$ and proof of insurance of course.
Sorry but you are 155cm(?) and have a motor wich has 78cm seat height. Its really short to be honest. I am 155cm too and i fall in love with a 89,5cm seat height motorcycle….
I’m a short legged 5’6” 74 year old man who had just accepted that I’m stuck riding low seat height bikes. That is until learning from you how to go about managing a taller bike. Thank s, brother!
Great advice. I'm 5'6" also and only been riding a year now. I have a Ninja 650 that I can flat foot. Yesterday I sat on a Ninja 10XR and could only tippy toe it. I will build my confidence more using your suggestions in this video. Thank you!
chances of you replying are slim lol but was that 650 Stock height? I ride a 23 ninja 400 and I can flat foot it and I’m 5’6 5’7 and I wanted to get another person’s opinion on riding height at my height
@adryanbaeza4205 I sat on a Ninja ZX6R and ZX10R. Both are too high for me. Can just tippy Teo them. I bought new boots with higher soles. I'm going to try if that helps.
Most helpful video I’ve found to help my wife keep from falling. She’s 5’5 with like a 28” inseam and I have no idea how it is for shorter people with a short inseam being I’m 6’ and got 34” seam I had no idea why I could balance our bikes so easy and she couldn’t. Thank you for teaching us both.
I’m 54 and I’m buying an Yamaha MT07 I’m just putting on a lower seat accommodation and it fits me fine can’t flatfoot but I can’t stand up in it and be confident so right on
wow that is trully impressive. I like tall bikes but I am not that tall (5'8''). You encourage me to keep on riding until I can get that dream tall bike
9:53 facts, if you’re learning how to ride, start in the middle of a hill (with precaution) it will make your journey better and you’ll learn very fast, learning to ride from the bottom of a hill to the top is the best way to learn how to ride
A very nice video, I enjoyed it! I'm 154 cm, 46 kg (which is maybe 5'05). I made 40 000+ km on my KTM Duke 390 and wanted to switch to a new bike. My problem turned out to be the weight - I just couldn't get upright most of the bikes I tried from the side stand when sitting on them. Until I found my Honda NC750S - the seat height is 79 cm and I'm on my tip toes only BUT the center of gravity is really very down low. I really have no problems riding it, it's only when I'm parking that I'm dismounting my bike and pushing it around. I think my next challenge will be learning to get a bike upright from the side stand while standing next to it and then hopping on it and riding away... we'll see. Cheers, Will! Enjoy your rides! Julia
Thanks for your useful guidance. I'm 5'8" with 30" inseam and have same bike as yours and before that a 2007 Fireblade. I agree with all you say. I did buy some boots with thicker soles when first buying the Triumph which help a little. One thing I do take great care on is checking where my footing will be (not into a pothole, etc).
Loved this episode!! And of course, this is what it's all about. Being a short dude with much love to motorcycles brought me here 😂😅 New subscriber / fan from 🇵🇭
I am Not a Dude’s…I am a girl who loves to ride. Maybe a smaller bike fits me better but I have ridden a 1000cc bike while using the skills you showed in this fine video. Thank you for your help and kindness, a short girl rider.
You’re absolutely right. It’s all about practice and skill. I have a 30” inseam and my bikes have 34” and 32” seat heights. One is a Concours (650 lbs and top heavy). No problem. At a stop with a foot on the rear brake and one on the ground, you have greater control over the bike than if you had both feet flat on the ground.
Great confidence builder video!!! It's not only your height but how heavy the motorcycle is. I'm 5'2" and finally graduated from the fear of riding my Yamaha XT250 which has been lowered an inch!!! I bought a Honda 80cc dirt bike just to get comfortable with the Yam. Well, I did it, I rode the Yam for the first time yesterday and then this morning I took it out on a sleepy road, went thru all the gears and got up to 53 mph. I'm now very much looking forward to the MSF course in 3 weeks.
It's all about riding regularly, practicing your mount /dismount and manuevering. Personally, I mount and dismount taller bikes using the foot peg on the low side (the side the bike is leaning towards). A couple of tips: put the little kick stand bases (bigger footprint for better stability) on your bikes and leave the bike in 1st gear for mounting/dismounting.
I’m 5,6 with 30 inseam. I’ve just got a T7. I watched videos of people not recommending it for short ones. So far so good! Shorties United yeah!!! Thanks for this video and your tips! Greetings from Argentina
I'm a small and skinny person, at 5' 3 (162cm) and weighs 41kg. At first I struggle cuz I'm short and the bike is heavy, but give it sometime, practice and now it becomes second nature. Although backing out of a parking is hell (especially when theres a down slope to it, which makes it impossible for me) xD. I have to jump out and slowly push my bike back and I look pathetic doing it hahaha. But hey, I'm happy as it is with my bike
I just found your channel! Amazing videos. I am a short rider at 5’. I still need more practice. I’ll make it a habit to at least practice one a week for 10-15 minutes. Hello from San Diego !!
My tip: Never plant your foot on unlevel ground. The shorter you are, the more the bike tips and the heavier it becomes. BTW, I ride a 33" bike with a 29" inseam with no problems. I use your exact method: slide left, left foot down, right foot on the brake.
Problem is not only being short. Some like tall bikes, like me. Now, when the surface is perfectly flat, ok. Things can go wrong if you don't plan your parking and if you don't practice slow turns. Sometimes it is best to go for the right bike for you. There are so many out there!
Thank you so much, I'm 5'2 or around 160 cm. I just got my first bike, though it's only 250cc it's still pretty heavy and I'm afraid that I'll ever dropped it, especially when I always think about turning I always the the slight panick that I'll dropped it. Thanks again sir!
Very helpful and a great tip for a newbie like me. Thanks for the encouragement. I'm 5'5" and always wondered if ever I'll have the time to conquer that fear of riding a big bike sometime in the future. By focusing on these tip and tricks I will certainly use them for practice in my Kawasaki 175 cc for now and hopefully progress from there. In the Philippines, for a bike to become highway legal, one must drive a minimum of 400 cc bike. I hope to own one day. More power to your channel. Subscription added.
Thanks so much , I'm 5'8"and i want to get a Yamaha FJR1300, but I can do like you, I CANNOT have both feet on ground, its also a heavy bike, and I hear that backing into a spot is very difficult for short person, I had a 2001 FZ1000 about 12 years ago, so I'm a little use to tall bikes, its was not heavy, but I was short, and ,your right, I somehow manage to ride for over 6 years on it never dropped it and I always made sure to ALWAYS pull into a parking spot, but that sometimes wasn't the case, but I somehow manage, but the FJR1300 is very much different then the FZ1,but you've instilled some confidence in me,and I love ypue videos , thanks again !!!!!!
Hello. Beginner rider here. Just like you, I'm also about 5'6 with a 30 inseam and about to buy my first bike. For now, the one I'm interested is getting is a 250cc naked bike. I really love the style, and yes the only downside is...the seat height is 33 inches. The upside is it weighs less than 300lbs, so hopefully that's a plus as far as trying to balance it. Also, on your video you said that the right foot should always be on the brake and the left for flat footing. In my case, my right is my dominant foot. I feel more comfortable when my right foot is on the ground rather than the left. This learning from riding bicycles and lately, still trying to learn on how to ride an electric unicycle, I always rest on my right. Anyways, thanks for posting the video.
Awesome video!!! I love it and sure needed this to build my confidence in my new transition from a ninja 400 to a rs660 w no lowering!!!!! I’m 4’11 biker chick 😎🤪 thank you for this!!!!!❤️
I am short guy 5 7 130 lbs, you can ride gold wing if you are smart. Balance is key. When at stop, one foot down even if you have to slide half off seat to get one foot flat. I have ridden bikes from 80cc dirtbikes to gold wing. Balance and leverage. Also on heavy or tall bike come to stop slow and prepare to slip off to one side to get one foot flat. Or just never stop lol
@@bruisedsponge439 I am flat footed if I only put one foot down man just need practice getting used to. With your 32” inseam, I don’t think you will have lot of problem. All I can say is go to a dealership and seat on bikes that interests you.
Great advice. My first bike is a Honda CRF 150L, and I stand only 5'4". One of the buyers in the store was surprised that I didn't get a smaller, more comfortable bike, but something that seemed like a challenge for me!
Hi from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍹😊 im 58 years old & just brought my very first motorcycle (CFMOTO 150CC ) Strictly to learn on as ive never ridden a motorcycle in my life 🏍 my mate & il are about to embark on our motorcycle journey now ^ before we get any older 😄 as i progress from learner course to Restricted licence course ( after learner course 3-12 months later we do our Restricted licence course ^ can ride any motorcycle up to 650cc only for next 2 years ) in Australia we have to do 3 course over a 2 year period to become a full open licence holder (Unrestricted licence & can ride any motorcycle thats out there 🏍😊 ) im excited to get bike licence & get cracking 👍 Been watching Moto Jitsu videos ^ & Jerry Palladino video's & now ive found you to learn from 😄👍 Im liking your videos hey ! Cheers from down under in Aus 🇦🇺🍹🕺🏍
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Hey I m 5’1 lady & gathering courage to start learning bike ride without hurting myself. As I m 34 , I don’t want to crack my bones .at the same time I need that confidence to ride bike fearlessly . Wish me luck.
Got here cause I want to upgrade from my little Rebel 300 to an Adventure Touring bike for my commutes, Im in love with the Africa Twin and the 1250 GS so when I heard about that weight + seat height wombo combo I must admit I got very intimidated. Thank you for this video, I will swing a leg over one and try.
I'm 5'1" too. I rode for many years from 1986 then came back to biking in 2014. Biggest bike I've owned was a GSX 750 ES. It wasn't modified at all, and after a couple of years practice I got used to it okay. Best thing to learn is to shift your weight to your "prop" leg (right here in the UK), so you've got one arse-cheek on, and one arse-cheek off the saddle when you're propping it up. Always GET OFF your bike when pushing it, it's pointless trying to paddle along with your feet, you simply don't have the leverage to do it. Biggest bike I ever rode (unmodified) was a 2017 Z1000 so you can just about do it, but I went through several busted Kawasaki GT550 timing covers (at the end of the crankcase) dropping the bloody thing, trying to learn how to ride WITHOUT dropping it, many years ago, before I did learn how to do it. And don't forget. If the bike shop doesn't have any bikes that won't "fit" you - then complain! They won't get the message that they need to sell bikes that shorter people can ride SAFELY, without it. Just some thoughts. Oh, and in case you're wondering; BMW GS 1250/"adventure" bikes - FORGET IT. As someone with short limbs you don't have the mechanical leverage to prop-up and maneouver such an "elephant". And it's just far too heavy, for the same reason. Stick to "horses" (IMO).
I think the most challenge for rider who tip-toe are in two situation, 1. When you need to stop in very slope road, like stop at traffi light or when go up hill but traffi jam no way out need to stop, one leg might not enough power to support when you are not fully flat foot and if with pillion then more heavy. 2. When your pillion going up and coming down from the bike, the weight suddenly fall on one side, rider one leg might unable or do not expect how much weight suddenly incresing, might falling down due to too heavy loaded on one side.. Those situation happen once a while with me before, so that i still don't prefer rider with with tip-toe too much, if half tip-top is the limit for me..do lowering is prefered if not confidence enough.
Good information there mate.I am not a tall person.Still learning to ride my motorcycle.Passed my advanced rider course. I'm enjoying the thrill of having freedom riding my cbr 500r motorcycle Honda going for rides north of Gawler South Australia.
Thank you so much for this video I just bought my first bike ever and never rode it I got it yesterday and was just about to give up until I saw your video when I tried yesterday the bike fell over and I thought this is it but now I'm not going to give up thank you
Im 5'6" with a 29" in seam. I rode an 07 r6 for years. I was on my tip toes at stops, but once you figure out your own tricks to coping its not hard. Just get used to left foot down, lean a little and right hand n foot on the brakes on the hills. You only need your hand on the brake on flats n youll be fine. It seems awkward at first but after a few hrs riding, you get used to it. I went from a ninja 250 to the r6 if that makes a difference to you too. And i had very little confidence when i got the r6.
The first person to finally recognise that stride length is important. Very good! I have one question: What do you do if you have to slow down and stop on a bend? For example, in the middle of a junction when turning? You can't straighten the handlebars at that moment 🤔
Thanks for the video, I agree 95% but there're situations that are scary, example if you're on a stop and had to reverse back, you can't do that, you'll have to get off the bike!
thanks for this vid, it helped me a lot. I'm 5'9" and got my first motorcycle, a Honda CRF 150 today and it's pretty tall for me as i'm not a leggy person. I can agree to the being forced to learn on the fly bit.
we are adaptable creatures .That more profound then one would think , If you just remember that you will be able to accomplish much more then you think , So when doing anything and your not satisfied , think what do I need learn and you enjoy life so pleas dont let insecurities or perfection . Stop you from enjoy , the process and some people find fault like they get a award it
Well my wife and I are fixing to take the MSF course. We been watching u the videos to see what to expect seen and learn a lot from people like you that really wants to help other be a better rider. We are grateful for all.of yall. We have a 2009 650 yamaha My wife is short 5'5 and am about 5'8" tho if you ask her she's 10' tall lol. When i got to this video it was perfect I sent it to her. It help as both a lot. One of the questions I have is what about how to handle the bike up or donw bridges. Or when you come to that one place on the road that's got that little hill but you have have to be on it to enter the other lane like your right lane. With car in back of you what is your advice for new riders like mybwife and I. And yes am on episode 3 lol thanks in advance.
Couple of weeks ago I bought a 2020 Africa Twin. I'm a 32" inseam, the bike at its shortest, with the lower seat in the lowest position, is about 33.5", so I'm either balls of my feet either side or doing the left foot thing as you describe. First time out though, disaster: my garage is on a hill, with very degraded asphalt, essentially almost gravel, leading down to a narrow close (dead end residential street) with many parked cars. I didn't left foot it. This is a DCT bike, so no clutch. In Drive, when the revs get above a certain level, the clutch bites and you have power. Under it, the clutch disengages & you have none. I'd thought that you could ride the clutch by using throttle control but when I did that it went on-off on-off chunk-a-chunk-a and I panicked & grabbed for the nonexistent clutch, realised it didn't exist, panicked worse & because my foot wasn't on the brake grabbed the front brake. Heavy bike to lift, really. So. Next time, left foot, right foot on brake, set gas, ease off brake, off gas, brake back on, left foot.
Good one....but the inseam is measured on the inside of your leg, from the crotch to the sole, not on the outside. It’s what determines how easily you sit astride the machine with feet planted on the ground.....
I ended up on sand and lower on the left side. I could not get the bike up and it was a precarious situation. Tips for stopping on regular hills and starting and side to side dips in the road on a tall bike would be much appreciated. 🙏🏍️
Do you see yourself giving motorcycle shops shout outs for them giving you a bike to do a test ride and review? I really like first ride impressions videos haha and they seem to be quite popular. Great video by the way, always top notch quality.
I am 5'7 and haven't ridden for over 30 years, bought a Kawasaki ZZR 600 and am revisiting the adrenalin of when I used to ride a GT750 Suzuki 3 cylinder 2 stroke, which was much higher and heavier than the Kawasaki which was 476 lbs wet weight compared to 550lbs of the Suzuki.
I'm 5'8 with a 30in inseam. I got a gsxr750..Suzuki have a 31.9 seat height.. you get use to it..one thing ill never do is lower my bike..one tip I can give is to wear boots ..I wear timberlands it makes you 1/2 inch taller.haha ride safe yall!!
This video was incredibly informative. As a 5’4 female, I would assume that I wouldn’t be able to flat foot a lot of bikes. I don’t know my inseam yet. But I will definitely get that checked out. Also if you ever get the chance to ride the Triumph Speed twin, will you make a first ride video? That is a bike that is number one on my list. As always your videos are amazing.💕Please stay safe.🙂
Props to the guy for making this video but I laughed my ass off seeing moving side to side on the seat, it was actually funny. I'm 5'8 and ride an adventure and I got both feet flat, this guy made me feel a basketball player
Just sat on my first bike today (at a training Center) to see if I can flat foot. I’m 4’8” and I totally didn’t expect to be able to, my issue actually was keeping the bike up right! I know they’d be heavier but damn it’s hard to keep it up haha
You offer some good tips, thank you. (I am a 66 year old short man). However, you look to be fairly young and healthy. It maybe a good idea to take into account the rider's strength. I have had a full bike license for 50 years. As I am now getting older I find the weight of my BMW K75 difficult to handle when parking, or riding off road on tracks in the mountains (especially when loaded with luggage and camping equipment for a touring holiday). No doubt many women of small stature also have less strength than most young men. Once I have the bike moving on the road (or race track) I don't notice the size or weight of the bike. But I feel inclined to look for a smaller lightweight bike to continue to enjoy riding into my old age. Can I also add, that the fun factor of biking has little relationship to the size or power of the bike. I well remember a holiday I did on my first bike (1966 Suzuki 50 M12) along with a friend on a Honda 50 Cub. We did 800 miles in a week, of which about 150 miles I was 2 up. We had a great time.
@@PetroHead That was a pretty amazing group ride out. I love riding in the mountains here in southern Spain. It is a biker's paradise here. I'm 66, my bike is 33 years old (BMW K75), yet I still leave some of the youngsters on more powerful modern bikes. Also, in 2019 I went with 3 friends to Morocco, down to the desert and over the Atlas mountains (this part on unmade tracks). I also do some track days when I can (Honda VTR 1000). Biking is a great pastime.
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@PetroHead Yes I've just downloaded it & will read it all tomorrow Monday 😄👍 it's currently 1:34am monday morning, im looking forward to reading everything ! Much appreciated 😊 Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍹🏍
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I’m 5’ 2 (160cm).. owned the 765 rs 2017, got no problem with it.. just be confident n know your limitation
Bruh 🥺. I'm 158cm and I was soo conserned that I can't ride. Thank you for the confidence mate. Much appreciated
How do you deal with heavy traffic??
But im just 146
@@chingchenghanji9732 765RS is a quite lightweight bike, n very nimble too.. so, gain your confidence by ride a lot, then heavy traffic is not a problem anymore..
@@mysticmusic3005 but neenga ponnuthane,ungaluku super bikes than drive pannanuma??
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All about skills. Great video very informative!
Nice Video and to be Honest Inspiring for the ones who had doubt riding bike for they being short in height. But you did it Amazing so Kuddos to You 🤘🏼
AYEEEEEEE!!!!!❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😎
Most states you have to have both feet on the ground. Not one.
Need both feet on the ground. Not one
As a 4’9 person with a rebel 1100 dct thank you for this! People keep telling me to give it up because I’m dropped my bike and damaged it but that’s part of the learning process
Keep going you got this😊😊
I am 4'7
@@sitatudu3009 wow nice I actually just sold the bike will be getting a ryker
@@brainzvsbeauty why did you sell it?
@@diesel4ever273 I just could never feel comfortable and wasn’t riding I loved the bike it was awesome when I did ride it
That advice on a straight wheel when your stopping is priceless, Thanks for the reminder great vid.
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Man, I am 6' with a 29" inseam and massive quads (yay, strongman training) and I have a hard time with anything with a seat height over 30"...this video kinda helped
I keep telling people its not about height.. Thanks for commenting. I may PIN this comment if it gets enough likes lol
@@PetroHead if you pin it now, it will get more likes because it's more noticed
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Thanks man. I'm a 5'4" dwarf. Your vids make me gain confidence riding big bikes. See you on the road!
You got this! All about skill..
5"2 im a hobbit. thank you
Ha ha I'm 5 feet hobbit.
Laughs in 5’1 🥲
@@PetroHead 5'1😥
5’1 100lbs.. beginner rider with a new 22’ z400. Having to learn tricks on how to walk my bike and so for leaning it on my side has been the most officiant way. Tried duck walking it and dropped it haha. I was scared I was to short for my bike but after watching a bunch of different TH-camrs that are short and my size I’ve gained a lot of confidence. You just have to trust your bike and know what to do and what not to do especially when your like me with no upper body strength
You could build your upper body strength concurrent with learning to ride. Jus say'n.
@@x-man5056im about 5'10 (178cm) with shoes but i only weight 110 pounds. Do you think i will be able to get my driving license for a 125cc? Or will I have problems because I'm pretty skinny?:(
@@Adrian-py7go To get your license there is no weight to height requirement that I know of. It's about ability to ride safely and within the rules of the road. In my state, NV, if you take the MSF course and pass, you forego all the state DMV testing which here, is pretty difficult form what I've been told. Plus you get a small discount on insurance.
If you have a concern about your strength, you can work on that, but if you can ride it with adequate proficiently, that's all the state is worried about. Except for their $$$ and proof of insurance of course.
Sorry but you are 155cm(?) and have a motor wich has 78cm seat height. Its really short to be honest. I am 155cm too and i fall in love with a 89,5cm seat height motorcycle….
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I’m a short legged 5’6” 74 year old man who had just accepted that I’m stuck riding low seat height bikes. That is until learning from you how to go about managing a taller bike. Thank s, brother!
You’re welcome!
Great advice. I'm 5'6" also and only been riding a year now. I have a Ninja 650 that I can flat foot. Yesterday I sat on a Ninja 10XR and could only tippy toe it. I will build my confidence more using your suggestions in this video. Thank you!
chances of you replying are slim lol but was that 650 Stock height? I ride a 23 ninja 400 and I can flat foot it and I’m 5’6 5’7 and I wanted to get another person’s opinion on riding height at my height
@adryanbaeza4205 Yes, the Ninja 650 is stock height. 31.1 inches seat height.
@@leofreihofer and you can flat foot it at 5’6? Have you sat on zx6r by chance?
@adryanbaeza4205 I sat on a Ninja ZX6R and ZX10R. Both are too high for me. Can just tippy Teo them. I bought new boots with higher soles. I'm going to try if that helps.
@@leofreihofer ahh okay see I was looking at some 636 and I sat on one and I could tippy toe enough but I’d rather have something lower
Most helpful video I’ve found to help my wife keep from falling. She’s 5’5 with like a 28” inseam and I have no idea how it is for shorter people with a short inseam being I’m 6’ and got 34” seam I had no idea why I could balance our bikes so easy and she couldn’t. Thank you for teaching us both.
You’re welcome!
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I’m 5’1 and this video helped me out a lot 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I’m 5/1 and struggle a lot wat bike u got I want to touch the floor not tip toe
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5ft 1in here, LOVED your video, VERY informative and helped me gain confidence! Going with a Yamaha R3 soon (new rider) wish me luck!😊
Good luck and watch my beginner series videos.
Hi I'm not much taller than you how did you go on the r3
I’m 54 and I’m buying an Yamaha MT07
I’m just putting on a lower seat accommodation and it fits me fine can’t flatfoot but I can’t stand up in it and be confident so right on
did it go okay?! been 3 years im just curious 😅
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I’m 5’5” and I ride an Africa Twin 🤘
hm... have to lean it quite alot? I´m 5'4'' and I would think these are really tall :)
No way really? How ?
wow that is trully impressive. I like tall bikes but I am not that tall (5'8''). You encourage me to keep on riding until I can get that dream tall bike
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I always thought I was a short guy, being 5'8, it's nice to see that I'm not the only one struggeling with high bikes
Can I change the word "struggle" to adapt instead?
Sounds a little offensive...
Nah. 5'8 is a grand size to be. Nothing wrong with that size
@@PetroHead Very good point
In our city 5'7 is the normal height lol most tallest are like 5'10
9:53 facts, if you’re learning how to ride, start in the middle of a hill (with precaution) it will make your journey better and you’ll learn very fast, learning to ride from the bottom of a hill to the top is the best way to learn how to ride
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A very nice video, I enjoyed it!
I'm 154 cm, 46 kg (which is maybe 5'05). I made 40 000+ km on my KTM Duke 390 and wanted to switch to a new bike. My problem turned out to be the weight - I just couldn't get upright most of the bikes I tried from the side stand when sitting on them. Until I found my Honda NC750S - the seat height is 79 cm and I'm on my tip toes only BUT the center of gravity is really very down low. I really have no problems riding it, it's only when I'm parking that I'm dismounting my bike and pushing it around. I think my next challenge will be learning to get a bike upright from the side stand while standing next to it and then hopping on it and riding away... we'll see. Cheers, Will! Enjoy your rides!
Julia
Cool I just start to learn and yeas with my 40 kg , bike don’t feel my weight at all 🤷♀️. Any advice how to balance him ???
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I'm a 5'1 male. Watching the video built up my confidence if I do want to get my motorcycle license in the future.
Do it bro ...don't let that keep you from experiencing something fun :)
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Thanks for your useful guidance. I'm 5'8" with 30" inseam and have same bike as yours and before that a 2007 Fireblade. I agree with all you say. I did buy some boots with thicker soles when first buying the Triumph which help a little. One thing I do take great care on is checking where my footing will be (not into a pothole, etc).
4’11 with HUGE determination and I’m so thankful.
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Thank you, I needed this. I am 5'4"
I want to be comfortable and confident.
Loved this episode!! And of course, this is what it's all about. Being a short dude with much love to motorcycles brought me here 😂😅
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im 5’2 , i just got a bike , i need to gain my confidence ❤️ Thank you so much
I am Not a Dude’s…I am a girl who loves to ride. Maybe a smaller bike fits me better but I have ridden a 1000cc bike while using the skills you showed in this fine video. Thank you for your help and kindness, a short girl rider.
You’re absolutely right. It’s all about practice and skill. I have a 30” inseam and my bikes have 34” and 32” seat heights. One is a Concours (650 lbs and top heavy). No problem.
At a stop with a foot on the rear brake and one on the ground, you have greater control over the bike than if you had both feet flat on the ground.
I disagee because I feel more stable/balanced on the bike with both feet planted on the ground and my butt squarely on the seat.
Great confidence builder video!!! It's not only your height but how heavy the motorcycle is. I'm 5'2" and finally graduated from the fear of riding my Yamaha XT250 which has been lowered an inch!!! I bought a Honda 80cc dirt bike just to get comfortable with the Yam. Well, I did it, I rode the Yam for the first time yesterday and then this morning I took it out on a sleepy road, went thru all the gears and got up to 53 mph. I'm now very much looking forward to the MSF course in 3 weeks.
It's all about riding regularly, practicing your mount /dismount and manuevering. Personally, I mount and dismount taller bikes using the foot peg on the low side (the side the bike is leaning towards). A couple of tips: put the little kick stand bases (bigger footprint for better stability) on your bikes and leave the bike in 1st gear for mounting/dismounting.
3 years later, this is still good info. Thanks from the future.
@@PetroHead Been apprehensive to get a aprilia tuono 660, but realized it's not that big of a deal. (2nd bike)
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I’m 5,6 with 30 inseam. I’ve just got a T7. I watched videos of people not recommending it for short ones. So far so good! Shorties United yeah!!! Thanks for this video and your tips! Greetings from Argentina
I'm a small and skinny person, at 5' 3 (162cm) and weighs 41kg. At first I struggle cuz I'm short and the bike is heavy, but give it sometime, practice and now it becomes second nature. Although backing out of a parking is hell (especially when theres a down slope to it, which makes it impossible for me) xD. I have to jump out and slowly push my bike back and I look pathetic doing it hahaha. But hey, I'm happy as it is with my bike
Don't worry how you look. Do it safe and effective with no mishaps. All good. It's you riding the bike. Well done!
When parking with a downwards slope, make sure you back the bike into the space. That way you use the power of the motor to get up the slope.
look at the bright side, being 45kg will make any heavy bike lightweight, for you this means waay more performance
@@nealeburgess6756 Excellent advice.
@@MsTArray Another excellent point! Quite impressed with the intelligence shown on this forum actually as YT forums go!!
Thank you so much I'm 5'5 didn't have enough confidence, now with this video and reading the comments it's much better 👍
I just found your channel! Amazing videos. I am a short rider at 5’. I still need more practice. I’ll make it a habit to at least practice one a week for 10-15 minutes.
Hello from San Diego !!
My tip: Never plant your foot on unlevel ground. The shorter you are, the more the bike tips and the heavier it becomes. BTW, I ride a 33" bike with a 29" inseam with no problems. I use your exact method: slide left, left foot down, right foot on the brake.
Do you ride a cbr?
@@retardbuster1498 I’m on a Yamaha FJR1300
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I’m 5’1” so you seem tall! Have you tried using a foot peg when getting on and off? It works great. Even if I was taller I would use that technique.
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I'm 155cm/5'1 and i ride a kawasaki z400. What helped me was the daytona boots with the thick soles gives me a lot more security :)
thank you so much I just bought a 1033 mm seat height bike and I'm 5'4, now I'm more confident practicing it after I watched this video
Now that's some giant bike.
More importantly two different units of measurement.
The real question is how do you get it out of tight parking spots where tons of motorcycles are packed together literally inches apart
Awesome!!! I’m planning on taking my motorcycle soon. Especially this summer, I been putting on hold. So this time im a make my self take it
Problem is not only being short. Some like tall bikes, like me. Now, when the surface is perfectly flat, ok. Things can go wrong if you don't plan your parking and if you don't practice slow turns. Sometimes it is best to go for the right bike for you. There are so many out there!
Thank you so much, I'm 5'2 or around 160 cm. I just got my first bike, though it's only 250cc it's still pretty heavy and I'm afraid that I'll ever dropped it, especially when I always think about turning I always the the slight panick that I'll dropped it. Thanks again sir!
❤Good to know there's so many short riders like me .... Thank you for this video.... love from India❤
Glad you liked it!
Love your video. Taught me a lot. Teacher of the year🎉❤
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I’m 5’2” and looking at riding again. Last bike was a Rebel 500 back in the ‘80’s. Seat heights have risen since then.
Very helpful and a great tip for a newbie like me. Thanks for the encouragement. I'm 5'5" and always wondered if ever I'll have the time to conquer that fear of riding a big bike sometime in the future. By focusing on these tip and tricks I will certainly use them for practice in my Kawasaki 175 cc for now and hopefully progress from there. In the Philippines, for a bike to become highway legal, one must drive a minimum of 400 cc bike. I hope to own one day. More power to your channel. Subscription added.
Thanks so much , I'm 5'8"and i want to get a Yamaha FJR1300, but I can do like you, I CANNOT have both feet on ground, its also a heavy bike, and I hear that backing into a spot is very difficult for short person, I had a 2001 FZ1000 about 12 years ago, so I'm a little use to tall bikes, its was not heavy, but I was short, and ,your right, I somehow manage to ride for over 6 years on it never dropped it and I always made sure to ALWAYS pull into a parking spot, but that sometimes wasn't the case, but I somehow manage, but the FJR1300 is very much different then the FZ1,but you've instilled some confidence in me,and I love ypue videos , thanks again !!!!!!
Hello. Beginner rider here. Just like you, I'm also about 5'6 with a 30 inseam and about to buy my first bike. For now, the one I'm interested is getting is a 250cc naked bike. I really love the style, and yes the only downside is...the seat height is 33 inches. The upside is it weighs less than 300lbs, so hopefully that's a plus as far as trying to balance it. Also, on your video you said that the right foot should always be on the brake and the left for flat footing. In my case, my right is my dominant foot. I feel more comfortable when my right foot is on the ground rather than the left. This learning from riding bicycles and lately, still trying to learn on how to ride an electric unicycle, I always rest on my right. Anyways, thanks for posting the video.
Awesome video!!! I love it and sure needed this to build my confidence in my new transition from a ninja 400 to a rs660 w no lowering!!!!! I’m 4’11 biker chick 😎🤪 thank you for this!!!!!❤️
You got this! Just schooch dat booty to the left. 😉
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Hey im 4'11 as well, I was reading through the comments and thought I was the only shortest female lol
I'm the same height and got a ninja 400. I dropped it because I'm not super strong XD but I'll learn to handle her. And learn to stop and not drop her
@@somebodythatiusedtoknow0420 hey how was it after 7 months?? Definitely curious cause im 4'11 myself and 55kg .. :'))
Thanks for a GREAT content sir. Get rid of any Limiting Beliefs and Ride the bike you want
Thank you, you are a blessing for those who are vertically challenged! Just when i thought I couldn't ride higher clearance dual sports bikes....😂
I am short guy 5 7 130 lbs, you can ride gold wing if you are smart. Balance is key. When at stop, one foot down even if you have to slide half off seat to get one foot flat. I have ridden bikes from 80cc dirtbikes to gold wing. Balance and leverage. Also on heavy or tall bike come to stop slow and prepare to slip off to one side to get one foot flat. Or just never stop lol
5’6 with 28” inseam. Rides 2018 fireblade! Tip toeing but it is not so bad!
@@bruisedsponge439 I am flat footed if I only put one foot down man just need practice getting used to. With your 32” inseam, I don’t think you will have lot of problem. All I can say is go to a dealership and seat on bikes that interests you.
Great advice. My first bike is a Honda CRF 150L, and I stand only 5'4". One of the buyers in the store was surprised that I didn't get a smaller, more comfortable bike, but something that seemed like a challenge for me!
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I'm only 5'2". I really like your attitude and approach. Subscribed.
This is some really good insight that'll definitely help people out! 😄 also, that triple note 👌🏻
Thank you!
thank you so much makes my life so much easier and also allows me to get the bike I wanted without worrying about the height
and like that got my Learners and my first bike @45 years. why did I leave it so long. Thanks mate this really made a difference
Thank you for the confidence boost! You definitely shined a new light on riding taller bikes! Great job!
You’re welcome ☺️
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Hey I m 5’1 lady & gathering courage to start learning bike ride without hurting myself. As I m 34 , I don’t want to crack my bones .at the same time I need that confidence to ride bike fearlessly . Wish me luck.
Best of luck!
Good video! I'm 5'3" 28 inseam and have a 2017 765 RS. You just get used to it.. No dramas :)
Got here cause I want to upgrade from my little Rebel 300 to an Adventure Touring bike for my commutes, Im in love with the Africa Twin and the 1250 GS so when I heard about that weight + seat height wombo combo I must admit I got very intimidated. Thank you for this video, I will swing a leg over one and try.
There's some great advice here. Also good to see the advice form someone on the shorter side, rather than someone 6 ft telling you how to do it lol
I'm here to learn more! 5'1" on a 390 Duke 2018 :)
If it's manageable please let me know too.
@@melslam7071 its manageable but i suggest that you need be confident and be comfortable with it.
Hmmm I'm 5'2' and I'm confident now 🤗
I'm 5'1" too. I rode for many years from 1986 then came back to biking in 2014. Biggest bike I've owned was a GSX 750 ES. It wasn't modified at all, and after a couple of years practice I got used to it okay. Best thing to learn is to shift your weight to your "prop" leg (right here in the UK), so you've got one arse-cheek on, and one arse-cheek off the saddle when you're propping it up. Always GET OFF your bike when pushing it, it's pointless trying to paddle along with your feet, you simply don't have the leverage to do it. Biggest bike I ever rode (unmodified) was a 2017 Z1000 so you can just about do it, but I went through several busted Kawasaki GT550 timing covers (at the end of the crankcase) dropping the bloody thing, trying to learn how to ride WITHOUT dropping it, many years ago, before I did learn how to do it.
And don't forget. If the bike shop doesn't have any bikes that won't "fit" you - then complain! They won't get the message that they need to sell bikes that shorter people can ride SAFELY, without it. Just some thoughts.
Oh, and in case you're wondering; BMW GS 1250/"adventure" bikes - FORGET IT. As someone with short limbs you don't have the mechanical leverage to prop-up and maneouver such an "elephant". And it's just far too heavy, for the same reason. Stick to "horses" (IMO).
how long is your inseam if you dont mind me asking?
Good video. Well explained and your accompanying camera angles greatly help this.
Well done and thank you.
You're welcome and thanks for checking it out!
Thank you so much my dad got me a bike which i am to short for and now I will be able to learn it easier
I’m planning on taking my motorcycle class soon. Saving up more $!!! I’m super excited
I think the most challenge for rider who tip-toe are in two situation, 1. When you need to stop in very slope road, like stop at traffi light or when go up hill but traffi jam no way out need to stop, one leg might not enough power to support when you are not fully flat foot and if with pillion then more heavy. 2. When your pillion going up and coming down from the bike, the weight suddenly fall on one side, rider one leg might unable or do not expect how much weight suddenly incresing, might falling down due to too heavy loaded on one side.. Those situation happen once a while with me before, so that i still don't prefer rider with with tip-toe too much, if half tip-top is the limit for me..do lowering is prefered if not confidence enough.
This video definitely calmed my nerves 😂 thank you!!
Great video man, amazing! God bless u, thanks for this video.
Good information there mate.I am not a tall person.Still learning to ride my motorcycle.Passed my advanced rider course.
I'm enjoying the thrill of having freedom riding my cbr 500r motorcycle Honda going for rides north of Gawler South Australia.
This video gives me a lot of motivation bro thank you now I can ride my tall seat hight bike easily
I'm 1.65cm, riding an etv caponord.. Get confident and don't push harder than you can get. Limitation is the key
Thank you so much for this video I just bought my first bike ever and never rode it I got it yesterday and was just about to give up until I saw your video when I tried yesterday the bike fell over and I thought this is it but now I'm not going to give up thank you
I am also 5.6 bear footed gain 1in with boots. My motorcycle is 32 1/2” gsxs750 love it ride it all the time. Very good video about this
Im appreciate your teaching, very clear... I'm 5"5 height and I have GS motor... From Philippines sir... ✌️
What a value pack video
i’m 5’1.5” and I want to ride the Triumph Street Scrambler… one day i’ll get that confidence.
Thanks mate! All you said is great. Greetings from Brazil, bro! 👌🙌
Im 5'6" with a 29" in seam. I rode an 07 r6 for years. I was on my tip toes at stops, but once you figure out your own tricks to coping its not hard. Just get used to left foot down, lean a little and right hand n foot on the brakes on the hills. You only need your hand on the brake on flats n youll be fine. It seems awkward at first but after a few hrs riding, you get used to it. I went from a ninja 250 to the r6 if that makes a difference to you too. And i had very little confidence when i got the r6.
Very nice video brother !
Love and respect from India 🇮🇳
Excellent video, thank you for the UK!
The first person to finally recognise that stride length is important. Very good! I have one question: What do you do if you have to slow down and stop on a bend? For example, in the middle of a junction when turning? You can't straighten the handlebars at that moment 🤔
Rear brake
Thanks for the video, I agree 95% but there're situations that are scary, example if you're on a stop and had to reverse back, you can't do that, you'll have to get off the bike!
So? No shame in getting off and manually pushing it.. it’s something I do all the time. There is no solution.. just adapt.
thanks for this vid, it helped me a lot. I'm 5'9" and got my first motorcycle, a Honda CRF 150 today and it's pretty tall for me as i'm not a leggy person. I can agree to the being forced to learn on the fly bit.
we are adaptable creatures .That more profound then one would think , If you just remember that you will be able to accomplish much more then you think , So when doing anything and your not satisfied , think what do I need learn and you enjoy life so pleas dont let insecurities or perfection . Stop you from enjoy , the process and some people find fault like they get a award it
Very nice vid
Thanks a lot. I am almost 5 foot (154cm) and i was self conscious about riding a bike....♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Well my wife and I are fixing to take the MSF course. We been watching u the videos to see what to expect seen and learn a lot from people like you that really wants to help other be a better rider. We are grateful for all.of yall. We have a 2009 650 yamaha My wife is short 5'5 and am about 5'8" tho if you ask her she's 10' tall lol. When i got to this video it was perfect I sent it to her. It help as both a lot.
One of the questions I have is what about how to handle the bike up or donw bridges. Or when you come to that one place on the road that's got that little hill but you have have to be on it to enter the other lane like your right lane. With car in back of you what is your advice for new riders like mybwife and I. And yes am on episode 3 lol thanks in advance.
Couple of weeks ago I bought a 2020 Africa Twin. I'm a 32" inseam, the bike at its shortest, with the lower seat in the lowest position, is about 33.5", so I'm either balls of my feet either side or doing the left foot thing as you describe. First time out though, disaster: my garage is on a hill, with very degraded asphalt, essentially almost gravel, leading down to a narrow close (dead end residential street) with many parked cars. I didn't left foot it. This is a DCT bike, so no clutch. In Drive, when the revs get above a certain level, the clutch bites and you have power. Under it, the clutch disengages & you have none. I'd thought that you could ride the clutch by using throttle control but when I did that it went on-off on-off chunk-a-chunk-a and I panicked & grabbed for the nonexistent clutch, realised it didn't exist, panicked worse & because my foot wasn't on the brake grabbed the front brake.
Heavy bike to lift, really.
So. Next time, left foot, right foot on brake, set gas, ease off brake, off gas, brake back on, left foot.
Good one....but the inseam is measured on the inside of your leg, from the crotch to the sole, not on the outside. It’s what determines how easily you sit astride the machine with feet planted on the ground.....
You inseam is measured from the inside of your leg, not the outside…. Hence ‘in’seam. Basically from your groin to the floor.
I ended up on sand and lower on the left side. I could not get the bike up and it was a precarious situation. Tips for stopping on regular hills and starting and side to side dips in the road on a tall bike would be much appreciated. 🙏🏍️
Do you see yourself giving motorcycle shops shout outs for them giving you a bike to do a test ride and review? I really like first ride impressions videos haha and they seem to be quite popular. Great video by the way, always top notch quality.
Isn't that what I already do? Not sure what you mean but thank you.
I am a new rider. I really liked this video. Can you make a video on panic braking it's very common in India.
Definitely!
I am 5'7 and haven't ridden for over 30 years, bought a Kawasaki ZZR 600 and am revisiting the adrenalin of when I used to ride a GT750 Suzuki 3 cylinder 2 stroke, which was much higher and heavier than the Kawasaki which was 476 lbs wet weight compared to 550lbs of the Suzuki.
Much love 💙💙 to you bruh u give me confident in life to ride a bike 😇💯
Anytime 👍
I'm 5'8 with a 30in inseam. I got a gsxr750..Suzuki have a 31.9 seat height.. you get use to it..one thing ill never do is lower my bike..one tip I can give is to wear boots ..I wear timberlands it makes you 1/2 inch taller.haha ride safe yall!!
Umm excuse me sir but this video is for short peeps lol
This video was incredibly informative. As a 5’4 female, I would assume that I wouldn’t be able to flat foot a lot of bikes. I don’t know my inseam yet. But I will definitely get that checked out. Also if you ever get the chance to ride the Triumph Speed twin, will you make a first ride video? That is a bike that is number one on my list. As always your videos are amazing.💕Please stay safe.🙂
Yes, I want to ride/review every HOT bike out there... Please stay tuned. Thanks for the comment!
@@PetroHead RE: Speed Twin : Got one in the lower garage ( barn )
I’ll call you soon to create a schedule. Thanks 😊
@@PetroHead Might go to the ranch mid day, Saturday and all day ( in and out ) Sunday.
thanks for good demostration
Props to the guy for making this video but I laughed my ass off seeing moving side to side on the seat, it was actually funny. I'm 5'8 and ride an adventure and I got both feet flat, this guy made me feel a basketball player
5’8 is short and most 5’8 have a 30 inch or less inseam. I doubt you can flat foot a adv bike..
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Just sat on my first bike today (at a training Center) to see if I can flat foot. I’m 4’8” and I totally didn’t expect to be able to, my issue actually was keeping the bike up right! I know they’d be heavier but damn it’s hard to keep it up haha
You offer some good tips, thank you. (I am a 66 year old short man). However, you look to be fairly young and healthy. It maybe a good idea to take into account the rider's strength. I have had a full bike license for 50 years. As I am now getting older I find the weight of my BMW K75 difficult to handle when parking, or riding off road on tracks in the mountains (especially when loaded with luggage and camping equipment for a touring holiday). No doubt many women of small stature also have less strength than most young men. Once I have the bike moving on the road (or race track) I don't notice the size or weight of the bike. But I feel inclined to look for a smaller lightweight bike to continue to enjoy riding into my old age.
Can I also add, that the fun factor of biking has little relationship to the size or power of the bike. I well remember a holiday I did on my first bike (1966 Suzuki 50 M12) along with a friend on a Honda 50 Cub. We did 800 miles in a week, of which about 150 miles I was 2 up. We had a great time.
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@@PetroHead That was a pretty amazing group ride out. I love riding in the mountains here in southern Spain. It is a biker's paradise here. I'm 66, my bike is 33 years old (BMW K75), yet I still leave some of the youngsters on more powerful modern bikes. Also, in 2019 I went with 3 friends to Morocco, down to the desert and over the Atlas mountains (this part on unmade tracks). I also do some track days when I can (Honda VTR 1000). Biking is a great pastime.