Author Topic: Let's learn a little more about fellow b4 owners (Read 6731 times)

MasterM3 · « **on:** March 27, 2006, 01:55:37 PM »

I'm just curious how big some of you guys out there are.

I'm 6'1 and 175 pounds. I guess the Bandit is a little bit small for me.

What about you guys?

BrianM · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2006, 02:27:20 PM »

6'4", 270lbs...

previous bikes include an EX250 and an RS125... (err, well, and a ZXR1100, CB1100f and a half dozen VFRs ~ heh).

I like small bikes better though.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2006, 03:24:54 PM »

I'm 5'10"/160lbs or so. We had a thread like this a long time ago on the old board. I think you'll be surprised how many 6-footers we have. Of course, there's also gsxr400racer who's like 4-foot something.

JmuRiz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2006, 03:35:56 PM »

6' (all legs) ~165lbs, I too like the smaller bikes, even though I can flat foot them and lift my rear a good 2+ inches off the seat, haha.

erik · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2006, 03:40:16 PM »

6'4" 220lbs (100kg)

The bandit is my second bike, my first bike was a yamaha fzx250 which is even smaller!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/edorp/1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e118/edorp/IMG_0501.jpg
The only bigger bike I've ridden was a yamaha trx850, but that was just a short go up and down the street.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2006, 03:45:41 PM »

Quote from: "PitterB4"

I'm 5'10"/160lbs or so. We had a thread like this a long time ago on the old board. I think you'll be surprised how many 6-footers we have. Of course, there's also gsxr400racer who's like 4-foot something.

Yea just tall enough to get past the booster seat law! lmao
Your asking for it Rob remember you have to do a trackday with me (that could be the difference between passing on the outside or inside)

Just kidding I'd give ya plenty of room! (in the back of the crash truck) Did i type that out loud! No for real im 5'6" have rode tons of stuff to much to list but i like a small bike , fun to man handle them.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2006, 04:07:59 PM »

Quote from: "gsxr400 racer"

Quote from: "PitterB4"
I'm 5'10"/160lbs or so. We had a thread like this a long time ago on the old board. I think you'll be surprised how many 6-footers we have. Of course, there's also gsxr400racer who's like 4-foot something.

Yea just tall enough to get past the booster seat law! lmao
Your asking for it Rob remember you have to do a trackday with me (that could be the difference between passing on the outside or inside) Just kidding I'd give ya plenty of room! (in the back of the crash truck) Did i type that out loud! No for real im 5'6" have rode tons of stuff to much to list but i like a small bike , fun to man handle them.

Oh yeah - that'll make you feel good to stuff the beginner group guy!

LOL!!! I can't wait to get on the track with you.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2006, 04:10:47 PM »

all i have to say is you been to enough trackdays so i shouldnt have to ride around with one hand and babysit!

Farre · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2006, 05:46:07 PM »

Hmm, i don't consider myself not small, but with my 178cm ~= 5'10 it seems i'm a little short..
Probably my 66kg ~= 145lb, won't make things better

My first impression of getting on this bike is that it is made for short people, but you just need to bend yourself in the right direction and then "all is well"

Racerruss-ducati · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2006, 08:03:05 PM »

5'-10" and 185 lbs. The B4 is way too small for me. I wound up making rearsets and installing clip ons, beefed up the front and rear suspension and it is just about right now. I mimicked the peg/seat/bar relationship of a late model GSXR in positioning everything. BTW, I only use it for track days.

Thief400 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2006, 08:37:34 PM »

I'm 5'10" and 215 after this winter hibernation. lol
Hope my leathers didn't shrink again.

interfuse · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2006, 09:17:35 PM »

5' 11" 135 lbs. With levers adjusted and lower handle bars the bike fits me perfectly -- until I come to a stop. Then I feel a bit silly with my legs bent and my knees hanging out. Not as bad as riding the crf50 though. Then I feel like one of those bears that ride bicycles in the circus.

b4cruz · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2006, 12:34:57 AM »

5ft 6++++
168 cm?
feet flat with some bend in knee
I think its only a 31inch seat stock.

smaller machines make me
feel like i'm part of a secret fast club.
Much better than a feeling of displacement
for penis replacement effect.

Kemics · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2006, 08:57:11 AM »

i'm 6ft 1', cant get my knees into the pads on the frame inless my feet are on the pillion pegs but i love the size/wieght of the bike, really lets you chuck it around.

bonobandit4 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2006, 11:51:40 AM »

5'11'' ~ 180cm

165-170lbs ~ 75-80Kg

The B4 seems to fit me just fine. And, it's easy on the insurance.

Who has the signature "but sir, it's just a 400"? I like that!