Newbie from Canterbury

Hi EveryoneI spent 10 years on bikes (BSA Starfire, Yamaha XS1, Yamaha XS650, Kawasaki GPZ900R) before moving on to cars and sadly I have not had a bike since; but am thinking about getting back into biking again and as I always facied a Ducati, I am thinking about getting a 750SS.One thing that does concern my slightly is that I am relatively short in the keg (inside leg 29/30" for trousers), which is one reason I was attracted to the GPZ900R. The seat was pretty low (790mmm), so I am not sure how the 750SS would compare? But I suppose best thing is to get out and find one at a dealer and try it out. However, I'd be interested to hear from anyone on how they find their 750SS especially if they are 5'8" with a 29/30" inside leg!Best wishes

 

Many thanks as that's great news...... should avoid embarassing moments for me at the lights then!

Just need to get the finances together and start looking......and of course convince my other half that a bike woul dbe a good thing. Wish me luck.

 

I could do as her inside leg is not much different to mine (bit shorter). However, she does not have a full bike licence...infact she has never ridden a motorbike, but has shown interest.

I think getting her one might be a step too far!

 

Thanks for the offer nuttynick and I'll certainy bear that in mind when things get a bit more serious.

For now I need to sort a few things out (like get a new job) and then get the money together......so it's not going to be a quick process.

But I am sure the fun will be in the drooling over ads and researching what problems etc to look out for.

 

Hi Nuttynick.....my 600SS rebuild (more like a cosmetic overhaul) is all complete now. MOT'd and on the road. I have not touched the engine other than new plugs, filters, oil etc and the bike had new belts fitted before I got her and has only done day 100 miles on them. However, I am not sure whether she is running OK as I have nothing to compare her with. So any pointers would be good and even a chance to meet up and for you to check her over would be good.

 

Thanks, I'll see if I can make it. It would be good to know how she measures up.

If not is the meet on the third Sunday in the month then?

 

So the next one after tomorrow would be 25th May.