Hi all. Former H/D rider and virgin to sport bikes. Respect to my former m/c brand, but need a change to something that CAN fly. (Hogs don't, as they say!) Looking hard at the Concours, but have noticed that on all the bigger sport/touring bikes a short guy is just not considered. Sort of surprised me, but I will deal with it. God still loves me.
Read old threads (2010), but before I put out 15 grand on a new Concours, I'd like to be a little better informed.
Any solid info about how to overcome the 31.1"(I think) seat height would be much appreciated. I'm only about 28" inseam on a good day when the sky is blue and the birds are chirping and Jupiter aligns with Mars. I'm used to riding a big, heavy bike (was a motorcycle cop, instructor and rodeo rider), but the H/Ds were only about 29" in seat height. Stopping and putting the bike on the side stand wasn't even an issue for me in most cases (except maybe sideways on a hillside). But going to a Kawi dealer for the first time ever last week and sitting on a Concours (among others) was slightly intimidating. Once up, I know I won't have too many issues, but the thought of stopping the bike on the street (heightwise) makes me nervous. I've heard that a different seat might help, or that bone linkage can be changed to lower the bike up to 4", and this wouldn't upset the performance too badly, but I know nothing about any of that. Even the dealer seemed unsure about this. Can anybody help with good info on this matter?
Read old threads (2010), but before I put out 15 grand on a new Concours, I'd like to be a little better informed.
Any solid info about how to overcome the 31.1"(I think) seat height would be much appreciated. I'm only about 28" inseam on a good day when the sky is blue and the birds are chirping and Jupiter aligns with Mars. I'm used to riding a big, heavy bike (was a motorcycle cop, instructor and rodeo rider), but the H/Ds were only about 29" in seat height. Stopping and putting the bike on the side stand wasn't even an issue for me in most cases (except maybe sideways on a hillside). But going to a Kawi dealer for the first time ever last week and sitting on a Concours (among others) was slightly intimidating. Once up, I know I won't have too many issues, but the thought of stopping the bike on the street (heightwise) makes me nervous. I've heard that a different seat might help, or that bone linkage can be changed to lower the bike up to 4", and this wouldn't upset the performance too badly, but I know nothing about any of that. Even the dealer seemed unsure about this. Can anybody help with good info on this matter?