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Am I Too Tall for my Track Bike ??

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Hey all!

This is my first post here and I find my question comical, as I imagine you will too.. buuut am I too tall for my track bike?

I'm 6'2 and just picked up a 2005 CBR600RR that I've only ridden a few times around the neighbourhood. During these brief rides it felt as though my bars are too close to me and although I haven't leaned her too far, in my cornering position I feel very cramped and almost 'waaaay off the bike'.

I can't imagine I'm 'too tall' for the bike but how would I go about setting up my bike for a taller rider? Also - my bars are total wrist breakers and I want to position them with a more knuckles forward position.. how can I accomplish this?

Thanks,


Z.
 
6'2" isn't THAT tall. With some foot peg and clip on adjustments I think you should be able to get it set up well for you.

Does it have oem or aftermarket clipons? Aftermarket gives you the ability to rotate them on the forks thus moving the bars forward. Play around with them to see if you can find a more comfortable position. Also be aware of possible interference between the brake/clutch lever and the upper fairing when the bars are near full lock.


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Issues with the Wrists is normally an indication of inappropriate positioning on your brake and Clutch levers, most likely they need to be loosen and slide down a bit. That is the first thing I do when i get a new bike.

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Should me similar to this, I even have them more inclined but it is question of preference
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Guy I ride with is 6'2" and other than having a hard time "getting small" on the bike he fits it fine. Riding around in the pits he looks like an ape on a toy. He spent a bit of time positioning levers and pegs though.

Have you ever had feedback on your body positioning? Do you know your position is correct, or even good? I struggle to compare the track to a neighbourhood but I know you can drag a knee at some seriously slow speeds with the right positioning. At 5'2" it's not something I can attain (yet). I also don't recommend trying this on public roadways.


Had a guy pick up a track bike a few years ago off another friend. We loaded it, he took it home and unloaded, then went for a boot around the neighbourhood. He binned it, cold pavement does not make a happy trackbike. Be careful out there.
 
I'm 6'2" 210 lbs. I'm not "comfortable " on mine, but I have no wrist pain or back pain.. My knees take the punishment ( knees where bad prior to racing). Use you knees and stomach muscles to support your weight and you won't have a problem. But I fit into the bike ok. My pegs are back 1.5" up 2". ( that part is why my knees hurt) because of my big feet I need the clearance leaning over. Get 1" riser clipons that also helps a lot.. As for getting into a "tuck" position... Good luck..lol butt goes on back of tail piece and suck gut in , put on a high wind screen.


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I'm not tall so i can't comment on this- but "49over" has the right answer for you.;-)
 
Hey all!

Appreciate the various feedback. I believe the clip ons are stock - I've tried to rotate them forward but they only have a few mm of movement before a tab on the top gets stopped on the underside of the triple clamp. So it seems to solve my wrist issue it's aftermarket clip ons and maybe risers?

As for the footpeg/rear sets how would I go about moving these back further? I imagine this would help too as per 49over's input.

Also - I should mention I haven't yet opened her up in a straight line and definitely haven't leaned her far. Unfamiliar bike, cold tires and of course, public roads!
 
Woodcraft offers a few different options for clipons.

For the foot pegs id look into some Vortex adjustable rear sets if the ones you have now are not adjustable. Start with them as low as possible and play around the fore/aft positioning till you find what's best.

Check Bluestreak Racing for good pricing. Link is in my sig.


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