Cheers, I'm 99.99% sure what helmet will be next!Here you go
I thought it was around 6ft, oh well... where did you check btw?
What did you do to your bike today?
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Nah, that's over 6ft! Bloke at work reckons 5ft 10 is "above averge"
Average height for the UK is 5ft 9 or 10 according to many google sources.
Nah, that's over 6ft! Bloke at work reckons 5ft 10 is "above averge"
Average height for the UK is 5ft 9 or 10 according to many google sources.
Hmm, maybe it was 180cm I read somewhere then.
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yep, in 1954 it was 5ft 7in apparently.
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Just ordered some iridium plugs my self for my sv650. Did you notice anything?
It only had a quick run out to Halfords half way through to pick up some bits can't say I really noticed much but as they were only about 2 quid more than the normal ones per set I thought I'd give them a go.
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Fair enough
I've put around 4K on my bike since I've had it and didn't change the plugs, but done anything so thought why not. People have said its done x y z and some say done nothing, but they last longer. Either way it's a win win.I've done over 6k on mine since I got it at the end of June and after looking through the paperwork there's nothing on when it was last serviced apart from the initial ones stamped in the book so I just whipped the lot out so at least I know it's all fresh. It has had an oil and filter change in that time by me as well so I wasn't running it on swamp water
Seemed a little perkier on the way to work this morning, most certainly a lot of placebo but the old plugs looked a little worse for wear and the air filter was pretty black so I imagine there's a small degree of actual performance increase.
Next on the list for the new year is fitting braided lines and reconditioned callipers.
Still got a set of new front springs to go in as well and I imagine the fork oil is like dirty water by now.
Also had my first case of leaving my parking lights on this morning, I knew it would happen with the new ignition. Luckily I'd only popped into the shop and not parked up for the day.
Seemed a little perkier on the way to work this morning, most certainly a lot of placebo but the old plugs looked a little worse for wear and the air filter was pretty black so I imagine there's a small degree of actual performance increase.
Next on the list for the new year is fitting braided lines and reconditioned callipers.
Still got a set of new front springs to go in as well and I imagine the fork oil is like dirty water by now.
Also had my first case of leaving my parking lights on this morning, I knew it would happen with the new ignition. Luckily I'd only popped into the shop and not parked up for the day.
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I thought it was around 6ft, oh well... where did you check btw?
I didn't, just remembered reading an article in the news couple of years ago, but Google suggests my memory isn't as crap as I thought it was:
Statistics reveal Britain's 'Mr and Mrs Average (2010)
Changing shape of modern man (2014)
I'm only 5ft 5 :/
I didn't get lowering links or a lowered seat on my SFV650 so I am on tip toes if I put both feet down (makes riding with a pillion more interesting!). I will upgrade to a sportsbike eventually but depending on which one, I think I may have to consider getting it lowered, feels a bit like conceding but don't think I'll have much choice.
I didn't get lowering links or a lowered seat on my SFV650 so I am on tip toes if I put both feet down (makes riding with a pillion more interesting!). I will upgrade to a sportsbike eventually but depending on which one, I think I may have to consider getting it lowered, feels a bit like conceding but don't think I'll have much choice.
Just checked the weather for my Christmas eve jaunt down the M6 to see the parents, biblical rain and high winds. Glorious.
On the plus side my new visor turned up the other day so I should actually be able to see in the dark and rain without being blinded by headlights bouncing off micro scratches.
On the plus side my new visor turned up the other day so I should actually be able to see in the dark and rain without being blinded by headlights bouncing off micro scratches.
I'm 5ft6, also have a SFV650 without any changes on height, I can put both feet down, that is one of the reasons I got this bike, but the seat could be a little bit more comfortable.
Much more steady on flat feet especially if it's frosty, icy or anything like that.
It's not necessary, it's mainly a confidence thing. I'm 5'10" and I can't flat foot my Tornado as the seat height is silly tall on them (and I fitted a 55 section rear tyre which didn't help). You just need to be prepared to slide off the seat if you need to get your whole foot down.
The only thing I dislike about not being flat footed is walking the bike backwards on a slope, lost my footing once like that, small pebble under the tiny bit of contact I had 
Nowadays if I'm not sure about the conditions, I'd much rather hop off and walk it backwards, for me it's much more stable.
Nowadays if I'm not sure about the conditions, I'd much rather hop off and walk it backwards, for me it's much more stable.
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