During my motorcycle safety course instructors said to use both brakes and down shift to 1st at a stop, then put your left foot on ground. always scan behind you at a stop for other cars that may not be stopping. Being in 1st gear gives you a "leg Up" on escape route. Drive defensive and drive sober.

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

Yep I’ve got out of trouble once or twice by being able to move forward quickly when at a stop. When I did my test nearly 20 years ago they used to say to not worry about changing down gears when doing emergency stop, I disagreed because I was taught to think about moving quickly and if you are in the right gear you can do that (if that makes sense)

Choice of bike is so important. I'm 56 and had everything from FS1E to a Jota, now I find the weight intimidating, opted for a Ducati scrambler for low weight and low seat height. That T100 looks very manageable.

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, that low weight really makes a difference and if it makes life easier it’s more enjoyable right! The T100 is very manageable, as was 2009 Bonneville I owned. But perhaps the best was a VF500F2 I owned that was lovely and easy and felt like a comfortable pair of shoes. I do want to try an RD air cooled one day 😊

Thanks for the video. I've got a poor man's Triumph in the form of a Royal Enfield 650. Less power but the same problem of too high a seat for my little legs. One day while waiting for a green light I dropped the bike because the road dropped steeply away to the left and my tippy-toeing was insufficient. Damage was limited to a bent rear brake foot pedal and one bar end mirror plus a ton of embarrassment. I fixed the problem by substituting 30mm shorter rear shocks. That increased the rake angle (I actually preferred that) but sliding the forks up a similar amount in the triple clamp restored the original geometry and lowered the saddle height a bit more. I kept the original shocks, just a 10 minute job to put them back should someone with a longer inside leg want to ride the bike as it left the factory.

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

I have been there! Once I was outside my house and waved at a lady I knew but forget the bike was in gear so it stalled and I was then on the floor! Good tips there on improving the height! A lot can be done with the saddle, I had a Norton and managed to find a scooped seat which I then shaved more foam from which helped. I wouldn’t call an enfield a poor man’s triumph, it’s a great bike in its own right! I am testing a BSA and Moto Guzzi V7 soon so would be good to compare with enfield and Triumph

@benjaminbarker6451

11 ай бұрын

hey thank you for sharing ,could i ask ,did you find the handling was changed very much?is it still working out ok ?I,m tired of tip tow-ing around

@dogphlap6749

11 ай бұрын

@@benjaminbarker6451 The handling seems fine but I don't ride the bike at anywhere near its limits so I could not tell you how it behaved when ridden hard. I preferred it with one degree more rake angle from the shorter rear shocks alone, less nervous than the way the bike came out of the factory but to others that might be seen as less agile in which case sliding the forks up into the triple clamp to restore the 84 degree rake would restore that behaviour..

That Bonnie looks great in blue and white 😀

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! Often tempted to change to a green and white one but probably should leave it alone!

@nickaxe771

Жыл бұрын

@@pintsizedbiker NNNnnnnoooo its the best color now.

I am a 28" inseam too. Found the best bike for me is a Harley. With a seat height of 680mm I can just about flat foot, makes all the difference in the world. Good tips. Thanks

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

I have yet to try a Harley. Really need to scratch that itch soon. What one you got?

@markhenry192

Жыл бұрын

@@pintsizedbiker Softail Low Rider (107). I would very much like to try a T100 or T120.

@karpich1994

Жыл бұрын

@@markhenry192 hey can u tell me if inseam is measured till the ankle or all the way down?

@markhenry192

Жыл бұрын

@@karpich1994 good point, all the way down I guess.

@Jeffslayzos

Ай бұрын

If you’re a fan of metric bikes - check out the Honda rebel line. I have a 29” inseam and both the 500 and 1100 feel fantastic for me.

Good stuff mate thank you for tips.

@pintsizedbiker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy!

@andylee5418

2 жыл бұрын

@@pintsizedbiker I reckon I’m about heights or mibbes just a wee bit taller than you mate (29inch inside leg) and I’ve got my eye on the Street twin. I’ve had a sit on it and I can nearly flat foot it, did you consider that bike when you got your T100?

@pintsizedbiker

2 жыл бұрын

@@andylee5418 funnily enough I tested that before my T100 and the seat is a touch lower, it slopes in the middle. So you should be fine. Also the street twin has the slightly higher tuned motor, though the new T100 I think does have that now. 2019 didn’t but it’s still fast enough for me. I went with the T100 for the spoke wheels. Hindsight I could of got them swapped as I saw someone else do

@andylee5418

2 жыл бұрын

@@pintsizedbiker Aye I would love spoked wheels but stick it on the list of future improvements. I project a motone inspired overdraft once I get the bike & get it looking like I want. Thanks for your feedback mate and keep going with the videos, they are great.

@pintsizedbiker

2 жыл бұрын

@@andylee5418 thanks I really appreciate that. If you really want the spoke wheels perhaps mention it to the dealer, sometimes they might do a great deal if they feel they can sell on the standard ones. Check out omega parts as they look good too, they do some great seats

Another safety tip - wear a helmet 😁 Nice video 👍

Good tips people don't think of this stuff

Nice!!

@pintsizedbiker

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Despite your leg length i think your comfort level while in motion is more comfortable on most bikes with shorter legs.Just a thought.

I find the Bonnevilles (street twin in my case) very forgiving for the shorter rider due to the bike carrying it's weight low down.

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s superb for that. It’s ideal for a shorter rider that doesn’t want to go down the cruiser route. The street twin I think is ever so slightly lower so even better. My old 2009 was equally superb because of this

Hi....My Bonnie has lower suspension at the back....20mm. Think the handling is fine.

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

Great to know. Does it have any impact when fully loaded with a pillion?

@smallam49

Жыл бұрын

@@pintsizedbiker What pillion?..My wife sold her bike some years ago and doesn't do pillion. My insurance does not include pillion...saves about 30%....

When you carry a passenger....does the ride hight come down much?

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

Not really, though it probably does actually. We not done much 2 up in last year or so for various reasons but intend to soon, I will probably upgrade to Hagon when we start to do more traveling

I know a short person who is not afraid to swing his leg over any bike because his long feet compensate for his inseam, and No! He does not work in a circus.😀

how long r u ? if i can ask ..i am 170 cm and want know if i can ride it

@pintsizedbiker

Жыл бұрын

That is taller than me so you will be fine

@bgrg

Жыл бұрын

@@pintsizedbiker i think @zab3025 is asking for a different measurement

how tall are you mate?

@pintsizedbiker

3 ай бұрын

About 5ft 3-4 ish

I'm like a pot bellied chimpanzee I'm 5'8 but have a short inseam

Are you really riding around with no helmet on!

@nickaxe771

Жыл бұрын

Very quite road.....not a problem....just for the camera.