I just started riding dirt bikes, im a 5'2 guy and riding small dirt bikes planning to ride taller bikes. trying to build up my skills to ride taller bikes after getting comfortable with riding the smaller dirt bikes. I really really want to get the drz400sm for my first street legal bike.
I've riding my G650GS for about 6 months and luckily for me, it has a centre stand when/where i can do a cowboy mount as from there to push forward onto the wheels is super easy. To get off, side stand down, stan up on the pegs, and get off to the right. Also aaaaaaaalways have it in first gear BEFORE stopping and putting the left toe down and right foot on the brake.
Unfortunately when we get older we get less flexible. I would have all kinds of pulled muscles attempting this. I buy bikes with the lowest seat height I can and then order a Seat Concepts low seat. I agree with not using lowering kits. Beta can lower the suspension without messing with the geometry, but it sacrifices suspension travel.
You didn't mention getting on with the kickstand down, putting left leg on the peg, and using that as like a step .... I think this can work really well, especially if you have a bag strapped on the back to clear. Maybe works better on the Honda's, with a stronger kickstand?
Nice tips. I'm new to dirt bikes. I bought the Honda 300L Rally and started playing with it. It's quite tall at 893mm seat height and taller than its dirt bike siblings. It's a bit tall for me as I'm only 5' 10". There are instances that I'm having trouble with muds, single tracks. Regarding the geometry, you mean to say that if I order the BMW 900 GS eduro or anything on the GS line, which they offer varying seat height adjustments, will they ruin the geometry? Edit: at 07:32, it made me smile xD
I think if the manufacturer is doing the adjustments the geometry will be fine. The point is, is lowering the seat is not always a simple fix and it very much depends on the model of bike.
I’m as short as the other chick in your video.. your way taller. And I barely got to see how she did anything on the bike.. so… I don’t think you apply as a short person.
It's all relative :) Compared to Jon and his KTM, everyone qualifies as short! We chose just quick clips of the training as it was the customer's first lesson on the basics. Didn't want to add to the nerves!
I just got my CRF300 and man, after a day of trying to get the hang of it -- mounting, etc cos I'm not that tall ( i sill tip toe, for this bike) my lower back, knees and toes, can't feel them til now, it's been two days lol sooooo sore
I am tall, so I come from a position with not much understanding. However in my opinion a good rider can basically ride any bike regardless of their height. I am not saying it is easy, but practice, and lessons will get you there.
@@Tigitmotorbikes You're almost 5'9"? I'm a 5'7" male with a 28" inseam and I REALLY struggle on the new bikes (have a 2023 KTM SX-F 350 MX bike). I did a 1" lowering link professionally through a suspension shop who did the front as well. I don't ride enduro so could care less losing ground clearance. I STILL struggle with getting on the bike and getting my leg over. Been stretching for months! LOL Your student looks short but she can easily get her leg over the bike. Point being, it's not the height, it's the leg length (inseam) that matters.
I’m 5’3 and just picked up a 2015 yz250f. Trust me it gets easier. I can literally just barely touch the ground with just one foot. What I do is lean the bike towards the opposite side of my shifter. So if my shift is on the left side, I lean the bike onto my right. It helps me put the bike into first gear. You could also do this to kickstart it
Lololol you’re definitely not short 😂 you can or near flat foot one foot to the ground. We can clearly see how tall you are 😂 Most of us tippy toe on one foot by scooting half our butt off the seat just to touch one side on the ground.
Very difficult to do a tight turn and use your boot to compensate the center of gravity. Also, very difficult to kick start a tall bike. Leaning a bike to start it is simply bad logic. Bottom line, find a bike that fits your height.
