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Yet another n00b
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:18 pm
by Big_g
Hey there,Im Graeme,23.Story goes......Driving a starlet thats basically a track car now and REALLY cant be arsed working on it anymore,need to get kicks another way.Thats where 2 wheels come into play.Theory is booked and then get the practical out the way later on.
I have no experiance on bikes atall (well a few shots of a mates crosser) so im worried about jumping on something too big and coming staright back off it.Always liked something about the zxr400,still kinda rare and light ect. Only problem i see is position on the bike. Ive sat on 1 before and dont know if i was too big? Im 5'10,kinda average but felt my knees where kinda high up on the tank....again,its the only sportsbike ive sat on so they might all be like this

Lol,that sounds totally n00b
So yeah........hi

Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:30 pm
by Wabby
I'm 6ft2" with 33" inside leg - And I find I am not too big for my zxr (comfort is a no-no though).
Spend most of my time showing starbo's the way around the local twisties actually.
Welcome!
Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:02 pm
by masterofinsanity
welcome shortarse! i'm 6ft 1 ish and 34 inside leg, (any girls wanna check??)) lol zxr is fine mate trust me.
Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:29 pm
by RedexRobB
Im another lanky one, 6'1" and im fine with it, only complaint i get is a sore back after doing 100's of miles in a day, oh and a numb backside, but i think everyine gets that

Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:01 am
by masterofinsanity
robB take my gixer for a 100 mile trip then tell me you get a numb backside

Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:29 am
by downin
6'3 lol...im fine on mine..good luck wiv test n that bud..!
Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:17 pm
by CarneyUK
Welcome
You lanky twat's

I'm on the other end of the scale.... 5' 3" and the ZXR400 is perfect for me!!!
Good luck with the test!!
Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:40 pm
by Gemini
scott221 is almost 9 foot and his zxr is ok on him!
gem
Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:27 pm
by Big_g
Thanks for the replys,have nothing to fear then

Doubt i'll do my test before christmas though:( monies need to go elsewhere.
I take it the zxr is good enough for longer distances? Like 200 miles maybe? I know, as said above might get sore but the bike itself should cope(not like a 2t that would blow up) Its just i somethimes go out pillion with a work pal (vfr750) and the route is a touch over 200 miles.A few of us from work are all aiming for a bike so would be a good laugh with us all out

Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:47 pm
by Gemini
the bike will do long distances just fine
your back, wrists, knees etc are another story!
gem
Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:41 pm
by Caz
Big_g wrote:
I take it the zxr is good enough for longer distances? Like 200 miles maybe? I know, as said above might get sore but the bike itself should cope(not like a 2t that would blow up) Its just i somethimes go out pillion with a work pal (vfr750) and the route is a touch over 200 miles.A few of us from work are all aiming for a bike so would be a good laugh with us all out

welcome. The ZXR is just fine for longer distances, providing you take care of the bike (as with any bike) it will take pretty much anything you throw at it.
good luck with the test n all that
Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:53 pm
by littleblondie
welcome!!! Gosh u lot are lanky!!! the zxr suits me fine at 5ft1 just!!!
Im sure ur bike will be fine over long distances.. just need to stop quite often to give ya legs a stretch!!! bless ya!

Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:03 am
by lewisdale
5ft 1? how do u get on it? lol
Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:41 pm
by littleblondie
lewisdale wrote:5ft 1? how do u get on it? lol
i have to carry a little pair of steps around with me!!! lol
gona need a little crane for when i get my new r6!!! he he

Re: Yet another n00b
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:42 pm
by lewisdale
LOL,yellow pages not used anymore these days?