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iCandi · 01-23-2013, 09:41 AM

I love the sport bikes too, and, at 5'3", seat height is always an issue for me. I had a '98 ZX-6R and currently have a '01 750 gixxer with a shaved down seat. I'm still not flat footed on it, and wearing my leathers and Sidi boots makes it that much harder to even get both feet to touch. When I check out bikes and seat height I usually see how well I can get 1 foot down and stay balanced, as the other foot is usually on the brake anyways (or at least my toes are!). Heck, I will even slide myself over slightly on the seat to get my 1 foot down better, if I have to! I guess my point is that when I come to a stop, it is very seldom that I will try to put both feet down. Not sure if that helps you out, but I would recommend trying them out again and just put your 1 foot down. I have also found that the GSX-R's seem to fit me better as to seat height.

01-23-2013, 09:41 AM	#23
iCandi Drives: 2012 2SS/RS vert m6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta Posts: 110	try just 1 foot I love the sport bikes too, and, at 5'3", seat height is always an issue for me. I had a '98 ZX-6R and currently have a '01 750 gixxer with a shaved down seat. I'm still not flat footed on it, and wearing my leathers and Sidi boots makes it that much harder to even get both feet to touch. When I check out bikes and seat height I usually see how well I can get 1 foot down and stay balanced, as the other foot is usually on the brake anyways (or at least my toes are!). Heck, I will even slide myself over slightly on the seat to get my 1 foot down better, if I have to! I guess my point is that when I come to a stop, it is very seldom that I will try to put both feet down. Not sure if that helps you out, but I would recommend trying them out again and just put your 1 foot down. I have also found that the GSX-R's seem to fit me better as to seat height.