SuzukiSavage.com - How Tall are you?

Bob Patterson

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How Tall are you?
04/12/06 at 11:01:35

I was trying to get an idea if a Savage would be appropriate for a taller rider. It looks like a good little bike but seemed set-up for the shorter set. Suzi's add shows it with a women that can't be over 5'4".

I'm 6'4" and aside from doing a test sit was wondering what the average rider's height was and if we had any long-legged members on this board.

I desperate don't want to be folded like an accordian on the bike, or look like a bear on a tricycle from the circus.

Thanks,

Bob

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luckyeddy Guest	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #1 - 04/12/06 at 11:09:38 I wonder about this too, I was all set to buy one until my wife saw me on it and laughed I am 6'2" I really dont care what other riders think, but i have to hear her opinion so I ended up not buying one. (even though I really liked them)
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Pops Ex Member	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #2 - 04/12/06 at 11:09:41 There is another post that talks about this her somewhere.but iam 6ft and its not to bad there are a few things you can do to make it a little better.
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SAMM Serious Thumper Offline No lay down crotch rocket for me Posts: 576 Portland Oregon Gender:	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #3 - 04/12/06 at 11:11:20 Bear on a tricycle?? Thanx Bob Im 5' 10" and 300 lbs !!! Around town is great ( a little hard on the tail bone) I wouldnt want to do a long trip on it ...... Dont get me wrong I love my mistress... ( so my wife calls her )
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911radioman Ex Member	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #4 - 04/12/06 at 11:29:58 6'0", 190 lbs., 32" inseam.
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pgolden Ex Member	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #5 - 04/12/06 at 13:07:07 5'11" 185 lbs. I am not cramped, but you will be. Go buy a Suzuki S83, bring it to me so I can break it in for you, come back in three years to pick it up. If you can't bring it to me I may be able to come pick it up.
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Re: How Tall are you?
Reply #6 - 04/12/06 at 13:08:40

5' 11" (my weight will NOT be revealed

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At times, I think that my S40 seems just a little bit too small for me ... but at other times, it feels just right.

Eventually, I may "upgrade" to the S50, but I really like the light weight of the S40, and I don't have a lot of garage room to spare.

The S50 might be just a bit too big to wedge into the space behind my car and the back wall of my garage.

Cheers. Tammi

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Jim_R

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Re: How Tall are you?
Reply #7 - 04/12/06 at 13:47:32

I think if u are over 6ft forward controls should be your best bet. Heck I felt cramped and Im only 5ft 11'. After raising the seat an inch and forward controls its like a whole new bike. I know aftermarket forward controls cost a bunch but we've seen quite a few custom jobs recently on this board. If you have access to a welder and a grinder then u can make your own.

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USCG Cremeans Ex Member	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #8 - 04/12/06 at 14:05:05 6'4" and 170 lbs, 34 inseam... i haven't ridden her enough to tell you if its bearable or not.. but i plan on keeping her until im off to college atleast. I am planning on fabbing some forward controls when i get a chance.
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #9 - 04/12/06 at 15:44:04 Hgt. = 5'-4 1/2", 30" inseam, 130+lbs ... the Savage fits me like a glove!
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Kent

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Re: How Tall are you?
Reply #10 - 04/12/06 at 17:17:35

6' 210 32" inseam, just too cramped for me...

I outgrew my thumper in 8 months and bought a Kawasaki Concours, but I still ride the Savage as a backup and am now turning it over to my wife.

I think it's just too small for a guy of 6' or more to really ride comfortably.

However, my wife, who's 5' 4" and 125lbs, just loves the fit.

So, there you go!

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SouthernMD Ex Member	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #11 - 04/12/06 at 18:23:22 I’m 5’ 6”, 180 lbs, 30” inseam. The Savage is my first bike so what do I know but sometimes I feel myself pushing back on the rear seat.
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babbalou Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 814 Lewisville, Texas Gender:	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #12 - 04/12/06 at 19:51:58 6'1" & 32" inseam. For me it felt fine on short rides, like the 35 minute commute to work, but longer rides were really bad. I raised my seat & cut off that hump & it made a huge difference. I can ride for hours now with no aching back or legs. Butt hurts after a couple of hours though.
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shawn_b Ex Member	Re: How Tall are you? Reply #13 - 04/12/06 at 21:10:59 6'1 i love it
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Re: How Tall are you?
Reply #14 - 04/12/06 at 22:45:48

6'2"ish, 230 or so, 34 inch inseam. I gave it to my stepson, same height but 50 pounds lighter. I ride a Vulcan 800A at the moment. My wife has a VS800/S50, my hips cramp on that bike as soon as I put my feet on the pegs. If you are over 5'10", forget the Intruders exist.

I found the Savage an amusing yet somewhat uncomfortable bike stock. So, I chopped it to fit Rob and my height better. Now is comfortable. Amazing what taller, more forward bars and a cutdown seat can do for one of these things.
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