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Height From Foot Peg Seat On GSX-R400

Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:10 pm
by Raven
I'm looking at building a fighter, possibly using a GSX-R400 frame as the basis. I would be very greatful if someone could tell me the measurement from the footpeg up to the side of the seat.

I currently have a CBR400 and now I'm used to riding her I'm finding the riding position cramped for my 31" inside leg measurement :cry: and so am looking for my next bike to have slightly more 'leg room' :lol:

Thanks in advance for any help :D

Re: Height From Foot Peg Seat On GSX-R400

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:09 pm
by Jaicen
In that case, I suggest you probably need to look elsewhere. My 29" legs are just right for the gixxer! If you're a heavy lad, then you may find the suspension compression compounds the problem.

Re: Height From Foot Peg Seat On GSX-R400

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:20 pm
by Chalky
I agree with Jaicen, I'm 6ft and I feel quite cramped on the GSXR.

Re: Height From Foot Peg Seat On GSX-R400

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:34 am
by Raven
Jaicen wrote:In that case, I suggest you probably need to look elsewhere. My 29" legs are just right for the gixxer! If you're a heavy lad, then you may find the suspension compression compounds the problem.
:lol: I'm a skinny 5' 4" 'bird :poke:
but thanks anyway.. will look for a different bike as the base for my fighter :D

Re: Height From Foot Peg Seat On GSX-R400

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:57 pm
by Chalky
Apologies for the presumptions ;)

Re: Height From Foot Peg Seat On GSX-R400

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:48 pm
by Jaicen
Seconded! :whistle:

The trouble with bikes from an ergonomics standpoint, is that they're designed for men by men. You may have a 31" leg, so the pegs will be cramped, but that means that the remainder of your 5.4" is top half, so it's a stretch to the bars. Lose lose situation really!