I am a little taller at 5'9" but find the floorboards to be very well placed and also very comfortable.
Vertically challenged 900 riders?
Hey all.
I'm new here, but not new to motorcycles.
It's become apparent ,actually crystal clear, that I/we need a motorcycle with more passenger room.
I'm coming from a 750 Vulcan and it's a bit cramped two-up on long trips.
90% of my riding is two-up.
Don't get me wrong, I love the bike, it just about drives itself and on trips pulls the lil harbor freight trailer fine.
I've been looking at bikes a lil while and it seems the 900 classic sounds pretty reliable.
I've been doing some searching on here, but haven't heard from anyone that was a lil bit on the short side. I'm 5'5" , 30"inseam.
Any trouble with comfort on the floorboards? pedals about the right spot?
I'm new here, but not new to motorcycles.
It's become apparent ,actually crystal clear, that I/we need a motorcycle with more passenger room.
I'm coming from a 750 Vulcan and it's a bit cramped two-up on long trips.
90% of my riding is two-up.
Don't get me wrong, I love the bike, it just about drives itself and on trips pulls the lil harbor freight trailer fine.
I've been looking at bikes a lil while and it seems the 900 classic sounds pretty reliable.
I've been doing some searching on here, but haven't heard from anyone that was a lil bit on the short side. I'm 5'5" , 30"inseam.
Any trouble with comfort on the floorboards? pedals about the right spot?
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I'm 5'9" as well and have no trouble at all.
I'm 5'4" and I used to tip-toe at the beginning when I bought a 900 Classic. My feet stayed well on the floorboard, but the reach to controls, a little hard. Overall, not a comfortable position for me, at least not for long trips.
But: I lowered the bike with 1", Baron rear lowering kit; added some pullback risers from Scootworks; changed the seat with a Saddlemen explorer (it lowered me 1", and move my body forward a little, so that I could reach the controls much better). Now I'm very comfortable, and have no problem riding it.
PS. 2015 Vulcan 900 models have a new seat compared with old models, which already lowers the rider and move him forward. I think it's done by Saddlemen too. I sat on one few days ago and I could reach down very well, not flat; also with the new seat I could reach the controls much easier.
Go to a dealer and test ride one. Then you can decide for yourself.
But: I lowered the bike with 1", Baron rear lowering kit; added some pullback risers from Scootworks; changed the seat with a Saddlemen explorer (it lowered me 1", and move my body forward a little, so that I could reach the controls much better). Now I'm very comfortable, and have no problem riding it.
PS. 2015 Vulcan 900 models have a new seat compared with old models, which already lowers the rider and move him forward. I think it's done by Saddlemen too. I sat on one few days ago and I could reach down very well, not flat; also with the new seat I could reach the controls much easier.
Go to a dealer and test ride one. Then you can decide for yourself.
I have a shorter inseam than OP and t-rex arms.
My 900 Classic LT is fitted with Barron's 3.5" bar risers and a mustang seat. Most important was cutting the OEM windshield down 2.5" so I could see over it. Bike fits me like a dream now.
My 900 Classic LT is fitted with Barron's 3.5" bar risers and a mustang seat. Most important was cutting the OEM windshield down 2.5" so I could see over it. Bike fits me like a dream now.
"I have a shorter inseam than OP and t-rex arms."
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Catalin : Since you lowered, do you have any issues scraping when turning?
MMGUT: That was going to be my next question , about the height of the windshield.
I take it nobody wanted to get some narrower handlebars?
MMGUT: That was going to be my next question , about the height of the windshield.
I take it nobody wanted to get some narrower handlebars?
Until now no scraping. But at the beginning I didn't run fast in the curves. Actually I started quite slowly on this bike (I had before a Virago 535). I bought it only 5 months ago, it was a 2012 leftover model - special edition. After all the mods I did and riding it for few months, I'm more confident in my skills and no scraping even at faster speeds (and stronger leaning) in curves.
I guess it depends also on your riding style. I prefer to enjoy the ride, not necessarily to be faster than others.
In any case, this bike is a good choice and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
I guess it depends also on your riding style. I prefer to enjoy the ride, not necessarily to be faster than others.
In any case, this bike is a good choice and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
If you are worried about the height of the OEM windshield, I measured it with me on the bike and it was too high. I chose instead a MS Sportshield (part number MEM-2313-0090, 9in cutout) and it's perfect for me. No need to cut it. It's only 18in above the headlight and it fits my height.
Stuff like that, I was wanting to know.
Thanks for all the replies.
Thanks for all the replies.
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