Motorcycles and Short Rider Tips & Tricks on a Yamaha R6 For Short People!

[@PetroHead]

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[@vladimirjean-francois5161]

I am 5" 7" with 30 inseam and I just purchase a 2022 Yamaha YZF R1M. You are spot on, it really doesn't matter about the height. It's all about being comfortable and knowing your bike.

[@yashuftwxD]

Homie what's your experience till date ?? Bcz even I am 5.7 and 30 inseam so I am looking forward to purchasing a Yamaha R1 bcz it's my dream bike so yeah quite concerned about it if I will be able to ride it or not

[@PetroHead]

I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com

[@ItsyBitsyWidow]

I’m 5’7 and I just bought myself a 2021 R1 today… I’m literally tippy toeing the bike and it makes me so nervous since my 05 R1 is so much lower. Pray for my tippy toeing skills.

[@flyaroundyourfire]

How are you getting on? I’m the same height as you and wanting a 2019 R1 but sat on one and being on my tip toes is so uncomfortable. I’m so used to flat footing my GSXR600. I’m just weary of U-turns and reversing such a tall bike! 😅

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

@@yup1379 thats a guy i think.

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

Nice cat! I am a guardian of a beautiful lovely grey tuxedo girl cat 🐱 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛ 🥰

[@tinapham9780]

Don’t tippy toe, take his advice and have only one leg on the ground

[@satya-di3co]

R1 is literally the tallest sportsbike

[@chlo3kate_984]

I'm 5' roughly and I've just bought my first bike, being an YZFR-125..So happy I found your videos, this helps so much Thank you :)

[@MabzProductionz]

How did you manage on the yzfr125 I want to get one but the seat height makes me nervous

[@chlo3kate_984]

@@MabzProductionz I had both the front and back lowered, if you're nervous, try a 50cc bike until you're confident on the roads then go from there

[@MabzProductionz]

@@chlo3kate_984 Ah you got it lowered did that affect the handling? Nah I've already got experience on a 125cc scrambler and tried the yzfr but I don't like tip toeing on these yamahas. I'm 5'6 even then it's a bit dodgy when it comes to stopping on uneven roads.

[@chlo3kate_984]

@@MabzProductionz Yeah, it'll change the handling slightly, more so the cornering, but I didn't notice much bc I never really rode it when it was at its original height due to not even being able to tip-toe or touch with one foot

[@1dozmos]

@@chlo3kate_984 Can you make some videos of riding the bike? I'm 5 ft 5 and would LOVE a YZF-R125 / R6 in the future but the only thing stopping me is my height >.>

[@iczypadilla742]

Im 5'1" on and R3 (31in seat height)and have gotten comfortable just keeping my roght from on peg/break and shifting my body about to the left to flat foot my L foot 🙂short ladies yes we can ride sport bikes we don't have to tip toe or settle for low seat height bikes.

[@PetroHead]

Thank you... lower seat height or lowering the bike is basically saying "I am not interested in learning so I will take the shortcut approach." Gaining confidence is about doing things you're uncomfortable with (at least in the beginning)

[@mandywalker5873]

Ok but what do you do at junctions with uneven cambers? Like the asphalt falls away to the right side? I'd love to just go for it but this puts me off!!

[@heathergarbe]

I was considering lowering the r7 I just bought as it's so tall for my short legs, I'm only 5'2 but I can dangle completely strait legged with it up right and lots of distance from my foot to the ground but the more I played with the bike and its balance points the more I realized I could lean on one foot which is sturdier than two unsteady tiptoes. So I'd rather learn and adjust to the bike than try to make the bike adjust to me and risk changing the bike completely.

[@ദൈവം-ഗ9ത]

aww thats so cute :)

[@PetroHead]

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[@swagger897]

When someone told me that Marc Marquez is only 5'7" that really changed my perception about fear of being short while riding sport bikes. I'm also 5'7", about 29" inseam, and an '07 R6 was my first bike. I learned everything of what not to do in my first hour or so of riding up and down my neighborhood and it really made me stand back and question whether I still wanted to ride. I took the MSF course at a HD riding school a few weeks later and after a few days of messing around on their Street 500's it made riding so much more fun again. Got back home the next day and took the R6 for a ride and had a blast. This will be my third season of riding, with my third different bike. Starting on an R6 is definitely doable. It's skill floor is low enough that if you're willing to learn you can definitely ride it, and a skill ceiling of professional racing. After a year of that I traded it for a Ducati 999, my second bike and first liter bike. It's behavior was incredibly similar to that of the R6. Super nimble, light weight, with not much speed at the top. Down low it was a torquey monster (no pun intended) that chugged and shook all over in first gear up until about 25mph, but after that it was super smooth. Not something I'd recommend to start with but something I'd say anyone could ride after a few lessons. A few weeks ago I sold my 999 and immediately went back to a Yamaha again but this time an R1. I missed all the quirks of owning a Yamaha and the ease of maintenance, plus the sound of the CP4 R1 is unmistakable. Compared to the R6, I was amazed. It's far more comfortable with the clipons higher up, foot pegs lower and more forwards, the seat is more rounded instead of being flat allowing me to touch the ground with easy with both feet. Throttle response is close to that of the R6 but with just a little bit more torque, but it never seems to slow down once you get on it. I'm not going to say you should start on an R1, but I won't say it can't be done either. I'd say anyone with just a few hours on a 125cc in a parking lot doing slow maneuvers and practice can ride anything; however, I spent hours of time reading, watching, and learning from others here on KZbin and from forums about racing and riding techniques in order to be a better rider. Two of the biggest points that stick out from everything I've learned so far is to stay vigilant and be ahead of the bike. You must look out for other traffic, road conditions, pedestrians, animals, etc... Look to see if a car is about to move from a stoplight not by just looking at the vehicle, but at its wheels turning. Look to see if there's an object in the road ahead or a road hazard through the cars ahead of you, not just the one directly ahead of you. Is that person on their phone and paying attention? Do they even hear you? Look out for the dog, deer, horse, etc.. on the side of the road. Slow down, and keep looking at the road before the car ahead of you slams on their brakes. Simple things like that which you can look for while driving too will definitely help you with reaction times and staying upright on your bike. As for staying ahead of your bike, your judgement on speed for corner entries, undertaking other riders/vehicles, is just as big as looking through the turn and not directly at it. Keep looking at the surface of the road for dust, sand, dirt, gravel and oil and stay clear but keep your eyes looking through where you want to ride. Use progressive braking techniques to keep the bike settled and in-order to ride smoothly. I personally chose to cover both the clutch and front brake levers with two fingers all the time to save the .5 seconds of reaction and repositioning of my hands, which also gives smoother inputs of throttle by not having a death grip on it (thumb, and two outside fingers is all it takes). All of this wasn't learned in a few days, weeks or months. Just like in your job, you continually learn to do things differently that suits your better. The same applies to riding as you'll never stop learning.

[@PetroHead]

You by far take the prize for the biggest comment of all time on this channel.. .😁😁 That said.. You make some great points. Though like you, only a small minuscule percentage will spend hours and days reading and watching how-to style videos. in 1.5 years, I managed to become an expert class track rider by starting on a 400cc and working my way up. But only a small percentage will get on a 400. This is why for the "majority" of people, I always suggest 400cc class as their first bike. Only people who're level headed, have self control and can absorb information and continue to do it through books, programs and courses should start with R6 or R1 as their first bike (ridiculous still if you ask me) but like you said.. its doable.. but only for the right person.

[@swagger897]

@No_Name cool story bro

[@swagger897]

@No_Name why are you so pressed. The video is clearly targeted towards new riders. The fuck is your misconception about my comment thinking that “yeah hop on a sport bike and you’re a Rossi”

[@mhoppy6639]

Just out of interest (and I’m sure many will know this), Dani Pedrosa is 5’3”.

[@mhoppy6639]

Just out of interest (and I’m sure many will know this), Dani Pedrosa is 5’3”.

[@yanciv]

5'3" Rider here. Bikes I've owned and riden for 7yrs+ are Honda Grom(fun city bike around town ~65mph max depending on weight) and my new R3 are great short bike if speed not your main objective. Plenty of power in the R3 for highways and easy driving around town. I'm still tippy toeing on the R3 but it's not bad at all. Still can flat foot my left on the ground with my right foot on the rear brake.

[@AndrewHincksMusic]

Well coming from Australia the camber of the road is the opposite and sometimes the camber can be unpredictable and more extreme when you least expect it so I would put my right foot down even if that means having to use the front brake rather than the rear brake.

[@EdDeAsis]

Thank you for this! I'm 5'6 too and am planning to get myself an R6 soon.

[@danielmendieta6522]

I’m 5’6 and I just got a 2016 R6 60th year anniversary edition. And this is exactly how I get on and get off the bike. Glad to know I’m not the only one

[@Oat_meal_YT]

This video you made is like an Angel recusing me from a very dark corner, seriously this is some amazing advice! Thank you so much!

[@PetroHead]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@carlo6794]

putting up your height in the details made me subscribed to your channel! :D (coz we have the same height) hope to see more actions from you. ride free, ride safe my brother!

[@kalikillz]

This is absolutely the BEST “short rider” video!!!! Thank you THANK YOU!!!! This is giving me the confidence I needed to become better acquainted with my new zx6r!

[@sujaysarkar256]

Good job man. U r motivating short people like us in great way. 💙

[@patrickwong9270]

I sat on the tuono 660 and I was tippy toe. I love to get this bike but hesitated. this video helped me feel a lot better knowing what to do in different situations. now I should book a test ride to really try the bike.

[@bajansweetbread9]

Love your videos. Someone asked about reversing as a short person and you mentioned it’s obvious get off and walk it. However maybe not so obvious for. 5”2 with a 460lb tall bike. It is a bit challenging. Maybe a video on different methods to reverse and back into a spot on an angle

[@PetroHead]

Yea, definitely. You're not the first to ask... It's been on my mind for a few weeks to make this video. Stay tuned!

[@jec71moto57]

I have watched both of your episodes about short riders (I am 5’ 5”) and both had boost my courage to continue in upgrading to bigger bike. Having a Yamaha R3 as my first motorbike at age 49 😅, confidence and courage doesn’t easily come by 😀. The interest and curiosity are both pushing me to tick another item on my bucket list but of course considering my limitations due to my age and riding experience (riding for more 2 months now). 😊

[@PetroHead]

Next thing to overcome is that whole ‘I’m forty nine’ thing.. I’m 45.. go watch my track videos for some more confidence. You’re a perfect age to ride. Its all about attitude. Enjoy! 😉

[@lagunavoluck2350]

I’m 46 and still riding sportbikes. My buddy’s father is 70 and rides a CBR1000rr.

[@PetroHead]

@@lagunavoluck2350 All about attitude my friend! Keep going!

[@signbusa]

I'm 5'7, 27 inseam. I ride my cbr600rr no problem. My best tip is to stay in gear at stops, so you won't need to do the leg shuffle

[@dr.sunflower6336]

seriously ? from searching in google, that bike has 32 inches seat height. How do you manage riding it?

[@raikz4359]

I’m 5’3, 28 inseam and have a cbr600rr as well for about a month. Dropped it twice now 😢 and get discouraged to ride it because of my height. I ain’t giving up tho. Gotta learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable. In time I’ll master the bike and ride it with ease 😎 Little by little. Ride by ride

[@downtowndonutsenterpriseal7145]

@@dr.sunflower6336 tip toe alot. But I am strong. So I lean and drop my foot down

[@OrangeGenerator]

I am also around your height and just bought a 2020 orange and black R6. It's a beautiful bike and while it's a bit awkward at first, it soon becomes second nature to maneuver in slow speed environments. It's a a fun challenge managing a tall bike and feels like an accomplishment at the very least.

[@PetroHead]

Yep I hear you! 🤙

[@theprodigymotovlog2070]

I'm also 5'6" and my motorcycle's seat height is about 855mm. New subscriber here from Philippines! Your vid tutorial is really helpful. I think i'm gonna try this technique with a Versys1000 or an R1.

[@Joyce_Kuria]

Really encouraging learning 'How to Ride a Tall Bike as a Short Rider' from an ACTUAL short(ish) rider.

[@yevolution]

I'm 5 "4" and I don't want my height to stop my dream of having a sports bike that's at least 200 or 400 cc.. If I ever find this vid after I get one, I'll tell you guys about my experience

[@jrgab2404]

I am 5'4.. just bought my 2021 CBR500R today tip toe all the way home hahaha.. I just learned how to ride last week from MSFC

[@zedditucalan4664]

I recently dropped my 3-day old Panigale V2, because I panicked brake. Lucky, I am safe although the bike did get slight damage. But I am now learning from your videos. I will take the bike again for practice and apply what I just learned from your videos. But I will have to wait for the sliders I ordered. Thanks for the reminder.

[@Cocoboi7]

buddy, try to first enjoy the bike by listening to its exhaust sound while you cruise in 62 miles or 80 miles and gradually increase the speed, feel the engine's vibration while you rev it , you will never crash again ..

[@TechAndMotorcycles]

This guy, dandan the fireman, fast eddie, are all some excellent people to watch for riders

[@alf1e12hernandez9]

I’m 17, 5’6 or 5’7 and I’m thinking of getting a motorcycle as well. Your vid made me feel a lot more comfortable. Thank you!

[@PetroHead]

You’re welcome. If you want my suggestion, start on a 250cc-400cc bike. You have the rest of your life to upgrade as you gain more experience. Have fun!

[@classicdufferin8739]

You are very tall man. Girls will like you

[@edgarcabatingan9883]

Thanks Petro head for your vlog about small rider and riding a big bike.I learned some of the technic.

[@PetroHead]

You’re welcome!

[@pr3029]

Why to worried about rear brake? Just use the front brake.

[@mattingray5651]

Great advise. I also have 29-30ish inseam. The tallest bikes I had ridden: 32 inch for street, and 34 inch for dirt. My next challenge is the dual sport such as CRF 300L with about 35-36 seat height. I am struggled to understand why mfg make such tall bike for small cc. If I am 6ft tall, I would never consider that size, too under powered.

[@Encarnation1000]

I am not a short person per say but the R1 I purchased right now is a little tall so both feet can touch about 50%. Problem is I have 1 limp foot which has nearly 0 movement. So I primarily keep my good foot flat and use the dumb on to back break by just increasing pressure

[@Matt7R]

I put thick insoles in my riding boots, definitely helped a bit! Super cheap mod to add a cm or so to your reach.

[@zedditucalan4664]

Your videos are very helpful to us short people. You have taught us to conquer our fear.

[@PetroHead]

Fear = lack of knowing. (and now you know)

[@apexphotostories3507]

@@PetroHead wise as frak sir

[@josephpableo3300]

this is by far the best video, specially for short riders like me. thank you so much ! a million love and likes here from Philippines

[@PetroHead]

You’re welcome! 👍

[@sedollee7496]

You are a good teacher.

[@PetroHead]

Thank you!

[@oldgeezerproductions]

I have a 28 inseam and a somewhat top heavy Enfield INT650 bike I bought earlier this year. It first it was a challenge and it was a good thing I first installed the big drop bars because I have dropped the bike a few times when learning how to handle it (no damage). There is one thing I do that I'd like to suggest and that is to build up the strength in your feet so you can push hard while on tip-toes. When standing on my toes, I can "toe foot" on both sides and I feel much more in control now when something comes up needing to support the bike on either the left or right sides. There is one other thing that I could wish for and that is a kickstand on the right side too. Finally I want to stress just how important it is to learn to control the clutch's "friction zone."

[@wuvvbernardo9353]

Skill is the key not the height ! ❤️

[@NAJErEa91]

@7:44 ur outfit is super dope! Geared up without sacrificing style!

[@PetroHead]

Thank you! Always ATGAT with style!

[@phylodude]

As a short guy, the only times I've dropped my bike(s) is a U-Turn on an incline. I even dropped my most recent new bike on my ride from the dealership... on my steep driveway. I instinctually try to put my left foot down on a left u turn and it happens. I'm now highly aware of the risk but need more practice doing it right.

[@ai_vfx856]

Your videos are very positive, I like it 👍

[@rickyeligio1674]

5'6?? That's tall, I'm 5'4

[@adeptusledius4872]

Same

[@hasangarcia7091]

I’m 5 feet😐

[@man_of_20s]

Bro height doesn't matters...so what matters is ur attitude or behvr with ur standing people😊

[@deadskyyt8498]

Im 5'5 haha

[@noahhill6434]

6'3 the r6 feels like a grom lol

[@joshssauce]

I bought a used r6 that was lowered. I was worried about the handling so I raised it back up to stock, tbh it’s not bad until stopping on an uneven surface.

[@chinghuahee6171]

Im 5.2 riding zx6r 2008 its all about training my bike still on stock height no problem at all just make sure no panic

[@StayFreeMan]

Sadly, even with all the tricks I learned so many bikes are not accessible, taking my 5.2’ 😢 I tried some low seat touring bikes (Goldwing , BMW K1600 GTL) and all I could manage was riding a highway straight. Forget about backing it up, or low speed maneuvering in a crowded city traffic. When I see how easy my buddies handle those bikes and compare with what effort I put just to keep them up while tipping my toes I feel sad😢. Anyway, we need to learn how to be happy with what we have… Stay Safe!!

[@PetroHead]

Excuses excuses.. look up Dani pedrosa, motogp rider 5 foot 2 inches..

[@OhioBladeandCutlery]

Thanks, this was very helpful. I am also 5’6” and just bought a Ducati Streetfighter V4.

[@ridhaabdullah3129]

Thank u I’m buying an r6 for a first bike never been on any bike before Wish me luck

[@bradcarter6396]

These are good videos. Haven’t seen anyone go into detail like this on this subject. Good job.

[@michaelandrew4849]

I put a heat temp gun to see how hot the frame gets and it was hitting 150 degrees almost which I think is insane. Everyone I talked to says it’s normal that the frame gets hot but 150 degrees that’s crazy

[@Cody918___]

I’m 5’3 and was worried about this, I’m not sure what my inseam is rn, I think it’s about 30in but an R6 is what I want to get eventually, so this is cool to see.

[@nikoo5364]

Nice. A clear explanation and demo

[@douglasfrantzen3011]

Hi, I think that I've seen you filming there. I cross the stop sign and go up the bike path to the left (11:07) every Saturday morning. Been watching some videos and practicing because I just bought a Husky FE350S with a 37" seat height so it's the tallest motorcycle that I have. I'm 5'11" but with a long torso so my inseam is only about 30". It really doesn't seem too bad. I can get both toes down easily but am practicing sliding to the left and right to put a foot down for when I run into that situation where I get stopped by a rock or something and my foot goes down in a low spot. Stand up on the pegs to balance in place and which ever side it starts to lean to, I slide my butt to that side and put a foot down. I will add some wood under the tires to raise it up more just to help with that muscle memory. I see a lot of videos of people riding enduro and falling over when they have to put a foot down and it goes into a low spot. One thing that really helped me finally decide to buy this taller motorcycle was the salesperson had shorter legs and he rides a tall off road bike. He told me that I'd get used to it and it really won't be a problem, already I'm feeling better with it. Thanks for the videos and have fun riding.

[@souhailhoumam]

I love the colors on that R6 😍

[@PetroHead]

You’re gonna love the new colors even more.. keep watching.

[@MotoPassion787]

Thank you so much brother you are very professional and detailed looking forward for more videos.

[@PetroHead]

More to come!

[@lowelljosephvisaya7812]

Your 5'6 Jesus I'm 5'3 and I plan to get that same exact R6 you got next year hahahaha I currently rock on a Ninja 400 which is enough for both of my foot to be tip toe. But thanks for the tips man, I'm even more confident in getting my R6

[@Cocoboi7]

you can spend the same bike money to increase your height from 5.3 to 5.6 , theres an sucessful surgery to regrow bones , you should check it out on KZbin

[@dota2blendezt686]

@@Cocoboi7 seriously?

[@PetroHead]

Haha.. yea let me dismember myself because I’m so insecure.. learning new skills! Nah too much effort 😂😂

[@justashortride6943]

This is good advice for short riders. However, i'd argue you need to go on to a lower seat height bike initially to grow confidence in riding. The issue isn't riding the bike, it's stopping, and pulling away when the ground is so far away

[@PetroHead]

Don’t focus on seat height. Focus on growing #bawls and just get out there.

[@PetroHead]

Quit your crying. Go watch Dani Pedrosa rock MotoGP.. ok he’s not a midge but he only stands 5’1 and if he can do it, most anyone can.

[@kingphilipmorales8264]

Wow, tnx!!!! Awesome content Really useful.

[@jayanthkumar1123]

Awesome.... Great info bud....

[@jasonn2284]

Man that orange is the nicest thing since the 06 tribal orange Honda cbr 600RR 🍊

[@PetroHead]

It’s on sale right now on eBay if you want it.

[@Supersnakeridah]

Great work 👏

[@runningman316]

Keep up the good work mate

[@mrwendigo3374]

This is perfect. I'm a short rider myself

[@selenafinland6118]

I wish I saw this video before I started riding with my 80,2cm (31,5") tall bike with my 75cm (29,5") legs ':D.. Luckily I learned these tricks by myself. You can also try lowering the bike a bit (instead of actually lowering it) by tightening the shock absorbers, if it doesn't affect too much on the riding comfortness. (That's what I did. But I rode an allrounder on the street, so there was much to tighten from). That should give you up to over 1 inch lower bike, depending on how much you can tighten the absorbers. Good luck on the road my short fams!

[@MichaelEdwin1]

My dream bike is RSV4. I’m exactly your size and inseam… wish I could be that confident.

[@PetroHead]

Confidence comes from repeatedly doing something and surviving it. First step is gather the willpower to ‘try’ if you don’t try, you’ve already lost.

[@MichaelEdwin1]

@@PetroHead that’s the scary thing- taking a test ride… fear of dropping it. Have you ever tried the RSV4?

[@PetroHead]

Yea do a search for Aprilia on the channel.. too many bikes to remember. Also search for R18 and Rocket 3 (2500cc and 800lbs)

[@TheShortyBiker]

Dude, at 5' 6" your a giant, try being 5'1" :) :) Great tips.

[@Mando_ski]

This was very helpful! Thanks for this video!

[@PetroHead]

You’re welcome 😉

[@ali_armaan2093]

You’re doing remarkable job, I really appreciate your videos specially the way you describe |Love from India 🇮🇳|

[@pareshprajapati7916]

Thank you for real-time tutorial. 🙏🇮🇳

[@antonioreblando417]

Thank you very much. Informative. I’m 5’5” w/ 30 inseam

[@tr9478]

Excellent video

[@apexphotostories3507]

I am 5'4 maybe 5'5 and I get really intimidated by these big machines but I love them so much but I'm just scared of like falling down on a bike especially during u turns which almost happened to me onboard a Ninja 250

[@trungtechandtoys]

If you can't stand your bike probably, think first before you put one of your feet down. Ground surface is not always flat. Pick the lightest bike, or make the bike as light as possible.

[@portcity8589]

I think I’m gonna pull the trigger on a bike soon. I know how to shift/ downshift and everything but i don’t really know how to maneuver or really ride at all. Any suggestions for a first bike? Kinda nervous but i really want one!

[@baileyicon4986]

Thanks for the tips you're awesome mate 👍

[@PetroHead]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@RobertoRodriguez-h5p]

Thanks so much for your help

[@Nosmoke2024]

Great video man 😎

[@hpud1876]

very nice Video, you deserve more subscribers

[@PetroHead]

Thank you! Hard work always pays off.. especially when others find it useful / helpful. 👍

[@bnag0525]

I’m 5’4” and been riding bikes too tall for me since I was 6 (30 years ago) so I’m used to it. One thing I didn’t hear him mention that is a world of change for riding is some height increasing boots. They have a normal looking boot sole and the height is increased in the actual boot so it doesn’t look like you have on platforms. I always thought those type of boots/shoes were dumb and was like a girl stuffing her bra lol. But for riding it made a world of difference. I’ve had a Nina 650 and 636 and a Harley street glide which were all comfortable even without the boots because I’m used to tall bikes but with the boots I could flat foot everything. Yamaha’s like this guys tend to be super tall but Honda CBR’s, Suzuki GSXR’s, and Kawasaki Ninjas are all a bit shorter AND have thinner seats which helps as well. Trail breaking like he said helps a lot too! ✊STAY TOXIC my fellow Short Kings!

[@PetroHead]

The whole point of this video is to do this all on your own without the need to lower it or wear goofy shoes. I never mentioned trail breaking..

[@vitoalvarez683]

I have been riding Harley's forever but am considering a sport bike @ 61 and I am 5'11 and in shape.. Just because I hav never have. I jumped on a Hondba CBR1000 but was imtimidated about the long reach to the handle bars. It's not that I have short arms by no means. I guess it's that I have always rode upright then slouched over. Is this something that you get used to?

[@PetroHead]

Yes you will get used to it but only if you love the bike. If you ride and you’re not in love, then you will focus on your fatigue.

[@clarkyt486]

this is very helpful for short rider

[@ridhaabdullah3129]

U have earned my like and subscribe thank u ❤️

[@shawnmclean7932]

Sick looking bike.

[@shelleyknowles7348]

5’6” is a giant in my world. I’m 4’11”. The only time I get angry about being short is when I am limited on the bikes I can ride. I’m going to branch out and work on riding something taller for me.

[@PetroHead]

You make it sound like you’re from lord of the rings where everyone is a hobbit lol

[@shelleyknowles7348]

@@PetroHead I get called a Hobbit all the time! 😂

[@PetroHead]

Just slide dat booty to gain a few more inches. You got this 👍

[@skuxxskits]

funny enough its not how short you are that matters its your inseam. Also aftermarket seats, lowering the bike and ofc everything he said are great solutions for us shorter riders :)

[@PetroHead]

I didn't suggest lowering the bike. Lowering a bike is actually a bad idea as it can change how well the bike rides. Just learn to adapt with what you got.

[@skuxxskits]

@@PetroHead it can but not by much, confidence is what makes the ride an enjoyable one and if your not confident on a tall bike, last option is to lower it. It made me feel world's better especially when learning 😊 but yes your right it does change how it rides.

[@michaelandrew4849]

The issue I have in my 07 r6 is my knees grip the bottom of that stupid plastic piece and the frame and I end up burning the crap out of my knee. I’m 5 11 and I bought the bike from my buddy that’s really short. He had the bike lowered 2in I believe but yea everytime I scoot back to the middle of the seat and try and grip the tank once I hit the brakes I just slide forward. I been looking for tank grips but I’m not sure they will work for some reason my knee rest right in the frame

[@PetroHead]

Make the bike stock again.

[@christianlarida5139]

New subscriber here from Philippines

[@theprodigymotovlog2070]

Mabuhay tayong mga Pinoy! ✌🏻😎

[@torres7918]

never displayed how to shift going on bike ride and coming off??

[@antisystemicparadise1202]

I'm 5,10-11 and I'm riding my tiger 🐅 955i like a 6,9 feet tall person. Just keep always the right or left foot on the ground without leaning too much whenever you're standing still, and everything will work perfectly fine from you 🙂

[@mohamedalhalemi5168]

5’3 s1000rr

[@Meothanki]

I'm 5"5 but i really like the R1 which have 33,7 inch height seat too, i still haven't get the opportunity to try and sit on the R1 so i'm still afraid that i can't ride it And your video is inspired me somehow thanks for those useful tips

[@PetroHead]

You’re welcome. #skill not #height

[@Meothanki]

@@PetroHead Thanks!

[@stilltlrforlife]

5 f 4 and the worst thing about my r6 was not being able to flat foot to back it up, hated that but otherwise it was fine just had to walk it back off the bike sometimes, hard to get the leg power to walk her backwards sitting on it with tip toes, so ill did lower the bike but not enough so I just dealt with it and looked stupid but I disnt care.im short and cannot help it..

[@crimsoncake9890]

In the end it's all about experience. Try low cc but high seat height bikes for a good practice toy

[@PetroHead]

Good advice.

[@MotoPassion787]

Definitely have a subscriber here thank you so much🙏🏽

[@PetroHead]

Thanks for the sub!

[@frbaluch1]

Video skip at 3:17 leaves out the most difficult thing that needs to be done when one is short.

[@jamesoslena6547]

Thanks sir 👊👊👊

[@aaronelder861]

I just turned 40 and looking to get my first bike. I plan to take the MSF before making a purchase. I'm 5'7 with 30 inseam. I've really got my eyes on a KLR 650 Adventure as my first bike. I don't know why but it just feels like it'd be safer 😅 I also intend to go All Gear All the Time. If all goes well, I will commute daily on the bike (a skant 15 min) as much of the year as possible. I would appreciate any feedback, all constructive criticism is welcome. God bless

[@PetroHead]

Watch the entire learn how to ride series. I started at 44 and one year later, I was an advanced track rider.

[@edwinrivera5144]

Not sure if you mentioned it however I see that the bike is already in gear? That could be mentioned. I too am a short rider and whenever I set out to ride. I make sure it is in gear. Helps me not to have to pop it in gear first - as a short rider.

[@PetroHead]

Always leave it in gear. No reason to put it in Neutral unless you have to move the bike.

[@geese7484]

I was the shortest guy in my crew, but I was the fastest on the track ☺️

[@Martin-Vimal]

Shortest mean how short

[@candidamoss3539]

Hi, when you stop the bike, how to change the lower gears? And when you start turn on the bike it seems like you already in gears? How?

[@Ricky-fy1yi]

5,7 150 getting a zx6r soon good on a 31-32in seat

[@reggietjahjadi2722]

my biggest fear is tight space where you have to do u-turns

[@PetroHead]

Do figure eights in a large parking lot.

[@HotSizzleTV_]

I’ll never complain I’m 5”10 I thought I was short but I can flat foot almost every bike.

[@MrGhoulie]

What if the road happens to dip on the left side and is higher on the right side? Could I put my right leg down and cover my front brake instead?

[@PetroHead]

Left leg down cover front brake yes.