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who thinks this bike is not for big people....

Started by nirvanafooman, June 25, 2011, 08:24:32 AM

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nirvanafooman

June 25, 2011, 08:24:32 AM
Had a guy tell me that at a dealership. Leave comments on what u would have said in that moment. :2guns:
2009 GS500f

Suzuki Stevo

#1
June 25, 2011, 08:35:26 AM
Define big?
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xunedeinx

#2
June 25, 2011, 09:54:29 AM
I think theres several people here that are over 200lbs that ride it just fine. Even though it was designed for a 105 lb scrawny Asian man!

crzydood17

#3
June 25, 2011, 10:05:26 AM
im 6'2 300 lbs stock bikes all around and my GS moves just fine i cruise the highway at 80-90 (you have to or you die here) and putter around the streets...
2004 GS500F (Sold)
2001 GS500 (being torn apart)
1992 GS500E (being rebuilt)

nirvanafooman

#4
June 25, 2011, 10:06:14 AM
Lol. I'm 185 lb.   Just thought it was funny he sad that. He was tryin to sell me a bike.
2009 GS500f

ben2go

#5
June 25, 2011, 10:08:25 AM
I am 5'8" and was 220lbs when I got my 89.Just to support my weight,I added Progressive springs and a Katana 600 rear shock.It wasn't enough.I rebuilt a Katana 750 front end and installed it along with a Katana 750 rear shock.It was just right.Now I am around 190lbs and it's a little stiff.
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crzydood17

#6
June 25, 2011, 10:10:15 AM
man... even on stock springs mine isnt toooo bad... but yeh a kat600 spring and either progressives or stiffer liner springs are the way to go for any weight...
2004 GS500F (Sold)
2001 GS500 (being torn apart)
1992 GS500E (being rebuilt)

LEMON8

#7
June 25, 2011, 10:42:40 AM
I'm 170 and 6 foot pretty decent for me. Once in a while I feel I'm a little too tall for it but never cared

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mister

#8
June 25, 2011, 12:27:09 PM
Salesmen will try to steer you to the bike that makes Them the most commission.

One chain of stores down here starts of with 10% commission for the first month the bike is in the store. After that, the commission comes down (effecting the asking price) until it's down to 2% or 3% at which point none of the salesmen are interested in selling the thing. In their logic, for the same time spent with a customer they can get 10% so why help with a 3% commission. A five grand bike makes them $500 in the first month or $150 a few months later. While they spend time trying to make $150 a $500 commission could walk out the door.

As to your question... YOU are not too big for the bike. BUT, only you will know if you are Comfortable on the bike. I'm 6'2 with a 34" inseam and find the bike quite comfy. Your biomechanics might be different. Only way to know is ride one.  :thumb:

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nirvanafooman

#9
June 25, 2011, 02:52:11 PM
Very true!
2009 GS500f

BaltimoreGS

#10
June 26, 2011, 05:40:32 PM
5' 9" and 240 lbs here   ;)

-Jessie

Unsane

#11
June 26, 2011, 06:20:55 PM
6'5" and 250 lb - the GS riding position is comfortable but I would like more seat height.

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nirvanafooman

#12
June 26, 2011, 07:56:37 PM
Would katana suspension help the height of it.....
2009 GS500f

ASUDave

#13
June 26, 2011, 08:36:33 PM
Quote from: Unsane on June 26, 2011, 06:20:55 PM
6'5" and 250 lb - the GS riding position is comfortable but I would like more seat height.


5'9 260lbs and the GS rides just fine. Do wish for a stiffer suspension and higher seat.
My ride:
2009 GS500F stock....for now.

ben2go

#14
June 26, 2011, 09:02:39 PM
Quote from: nirvanafooman on June 26, 2011, 07:56:37 PM
Would katana suspension help the height of it.....

Raised my bike almost 3 inches front and back.I had to slide my forks up in the triples to get it back down.I am looking at lowering links to get the back down a little more.
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Twisted

#15
June 27, 2011, 12:46:57 AM
95kg (bout 210lbs) 6'2" Stock suspension and I have no troubles on the bike. 

slipperymongoose

#16
June 27, 2011, 04:15:59 AM
6"1, and 93ish kg bike feels good. Even a vtr250 felt good for me.
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murf425

#17
June 27, 2011, 05:13:42 AM
6'5" and 240, and I ride it just fine. I AM going to lower the pegs pretty soon, though.
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Twism86

#18
June 27, 2011, 06:10:49 AM
5'10'' and 160lbs with progressives. I think its perfect!
First bike - 2002 GS500E - Sold
Current - 2012 Triumph Street Triple R
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mike__R

#19
June 27, 2011, 07:42:56 AM
6'2" 230 lb no problem.

Looking through the others on here big or small no problem.
1995 GS500 on a 2000 frame with F front added
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2008 VTX1800F
1975 CL360
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