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TSM · 01-01-05, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valman

Hey TSM. I’m just a bit taller than you and found the new CB500f definitely easier to get both feet on the floor with for the vertically challenged than a K4 SV650s, but then I find the SV650s feels lighter so I’m sure it would be easier to get your feet down anyway. Why don’t you ask the guys at Metropolis if you can sit on their display model?

Will try it out when i am next there on 11th.
I only tried the SV1000 they had outside.

embee · 03-01-05, 12:21 PM

I thoroughly recommend lowering the seat (sculpting the foam) anyway.

I'm 5'11" so don't need the seat lowered to reach the ground, but I've taken 20-25mm out of the foam (mid point of curve front to back) and it improves the feel of the bike while riding no end. You "sit in" it rather than "perched on" it.

It's about much more than just reaching the ground. You won't regret it.

04-01-05, 09:26 AM

Older shape sv's are 805mm ....

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03-01-05, 12:21 PM	#22
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	I thoroughly recommend lowering the seat (sculpting the foam) anyway. I'm 5'11" so don't need the seat lowered to reach the ground, but I've taken 20-25mm out of the foam (mid point of curve front to back) and it improves the feel of the bike while riding no end. You "sit in" it rather than "perched on" it. It's about much more than just reaching the ground. You won't regret it.

04-01-05, 09:26 AM	#23
zx6man Guest Posts: n/a	Older shape sv's are 805mm ....