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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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So ive ridden on 600s for years and my new setup is an 07 GSXR 600 and an 07 CBR 1000......i just bought the cbr and havent ridden it yet but will soon and im only 5'7 so its not the most comfortable position but i can handle it...ANY tips on riding the 1000 class for the first time? thanks everyone
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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I rode a VTR1000f Superhawk for several months and didn't find any problems with my height. I am only 5'8".

Matt
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Default RE: Any other short 1000 riders?

hey whats up i own a cbr 1000 06 and im 5'3" i have no problem riding the bike
just stay away from oil in the road when you stop since you won't have good footing
you might slip
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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yeah good call
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Default RE: Any other short 1000 riders?

put on more weight to compress the suspension. I am 5'8" and am flatfooted on an 051kRR.
 
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