6"2 and just not fitting?

I find that the most comfortable riding position for me is for me to ride with the tips of my toes on the foot rests. Unfortunately i cant then use the lower controls! If I ride in the with my feet in a position to use the lower controls then I feel as if my knees are to high and I'm tilting backwards.
The question i have is how do the taller riders get?
what adjustments have you made besides the bar upgrade?
Would rear-sets give me the riding position I'm after?

I sat on my mates gsxr and its so much more comfortable! any advise appreciated!
J

Toes on the pegs is the way to go IMO. If you're not comfortable with access to the controls, then you could possibly think about forward planning a bit more, and get used to moving your leg!

Thanks skidmarx. I find that moving my feet forward actually moves my body position and thus changing the stability of the bike. I feel like i want the controls accessible while my toes are on the pegs. I do agree with your point about forward planning, something which could help but surely i shouldnt have to move around so much to feel comfortable?

[maviczap]

Cheaper than rearsets, and you can fit them upside down if you're lanky

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SV650...Q5fAccessories


Think Blair gives discount to Org members, he's on the membership list, you have to email him direct though.

I have some of these plates, well made and loads of adjustment is possible

Matt Yokes was also making some plates up and he's in the UK

[Biker Biggles]

Unless you have size 30 feet you cant ride with your toes on the pegs and still reach the brake and gear levers.Everyone has to move their foot position to use the pedals,or ride with the arch of the foot on the peg,which is not ideal for bike control.

[andrewsmith]

Aftermarket adjustable rearsets will improve position and make it more comfortable.
Also what I found at 6ft is the clutch and brake levers are too straight.
Try tilting the levers down as it'll make life on the wrists easier.

You should be moving your feet on the pegs TBH as you should be 'on toes' cornering and when on straight roads. 'Flat foot' (DSA taught position) is for constant changes in speed (up and down gears, using the rear brake for balance)

I'm 6ft and have no issue with position on a 2000 S

cheers mavi? did you get these for the same problem?

Hmm, after owning the bike for 8 years I’m think the same thing. My knees don’t bend the same as they did all that time ago! I’ve got a set of jack up plates that I’m planning to fit the wrong way around so they set the pegs back 2” and down 1”. I’m not stressed about the lack of ground clearance as the bike is raised on shorter dog bones on the shock linkage. I’m also thinking about getting the seat pad raised an inch or so.

I know most people will say get a bigger bike, but I’ve had loads of bikes and always come back to the SV! It really does everything. (except run on both cylinders in the wet….)

It's a nuisance at first, but you can work in the moving of your foot forward to something that you do before you start breaking or shifting body position. Right gear first for the conditions and not as a part of a deceleration. On the other hand, if your either going for it, ie going through the gears, then foot arch on the peg. Or
if breaking under pressure then also footarch on the peg. Works for me anyways

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by badsaboy

cheers mavi? did you get these for the same problem?

Only on long rides, but more from hips than knees