Motorcycle Ergonomics

MarkG · 11-24-2010, 05:08 AM

Have you ever looked at a photo of a particular motorcycle and wondered how well you would fit? Sometimes the bike is a nightmare when you actually try to fit yourself to the proportions of the seat, bars and foot pegs. An interesting site Cycle-ergo.com has a variety of motorcycles listed and gives a graphic interpretation of riding or feet on the ground positions. Such things as height, inseam, arm angle, riser pull back, etc., can be modified to give an idea what is needed for the perfect ride.

I clicked on their request button and asked for the older Nomads to be added. The present selection is the newer 1700s. Looking at the forward lean and knee bend angles for some of the other manufacturers, I wouldn't last on a long ride. The Nomad fits me and is comfortable.

skipper · 11-24-2010, 08:12 AM

This would be me on the 2011 Voyager. (5'-6" with 30" inseam)

roox · 11-24-2010, 02:10 PM

Thanks for posting that site. It's very interesting. I'm 6' but only have a 30" inseam so getting comfortable on a bike is difficult. It's nice that the program allows you to add your risers to it.

unwind2 · 11-24-2010, 09:03 PM

That is cool....thanks for sharing.....just as I thought ...not flat footed on the Honda St 1300.

ponch · 11-24-2010, 10:09 PM

One reality, one possibility:

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-24-2010, 10:57 PM

It tried it on the Voyager and it looks like it would fit me pretty well. I'm very satisfied with the Nomad though. Thanks for posting the link.

unwind2 · 11-24-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

One reality, one possibility:

Something wrong with these dudes...they don't have any feet! :-/

11-25-2010, 10:51 AM

I wish my belly was that flat.

ponch · 11-25-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelh

I wish my belly was that flat.

Me too, but it hasn't had an impact on my riding yet, although I don't ride a sport bike.

ponch · 11-25-2010, 11:08 AM

That's true and it makes a difference. I have big feet and I found the Ultra floorboards ridiculous, not to mention the switch gear. Now it would be fine if I had size 10s, but I don't. The Nomad was fine, although I probably could have trimmed the foot brake pedal a bit.

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Originally Posted by unwind2

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponch

One reality, one possibility:

Something wrong with these dudes...they don't have any feet! :-/

skeeter · 11-25-2010, 10:33 PM

I suppose you play Barbies too.....

rickyboy · 11-26-2010, 12:44 AM

All these manikins are too"long"!! their heads are miles over the windscreens. Something just ain't right.

ponch · 11-26-2010, 08:24 AM

I ain't short...May be that's it. Who knows.

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

All these manikins are too"long"!! their heads are miles over the windscreens. Something just ain't right.

ponch · 11-26-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by skeeter

I suppose you play Barbies too.....

?

skeeter · 11-27-2010, 06:06 PM

Dolls.... attempted humor...

11-24-2010, 05:08 AM	#1
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Motorcycle Ergonomics Have you ever looked at a photo of a particular motorcycle and wondered how well you would fit? Sometimes the bike is a nightmare when you actually try to fit yourself to the proportions of the seat, bars and foot pegs. An interesting site Cycle-ergo.com has a variety of motorcycles listed and gives a graphic interpretation of riding or feet on the ground positions. Such things as height, inseam, arm angle, riser pull back, etc., can be modified to give an idea what is needed for the perfect ride. I clicked on their request button and asked for the older Nomads to be added. The present selection is the newer 1700s. Looking at the forward lean and knee bend angles for some of the other manufacturers, I wouldn't last on a long ride. The Nomad fits me and is comfortable. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-24-2010, 08:12 AM	#2
skipper Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 97	Motorcycle Ergonomics This would be me on the 2011 Voyager. (5'-6" with 30" inseam)
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11-24-2010, 02:10 PM	#3
roox Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 152	Motorcycle Ergonomics Thanks for posting that site. It's very interesting. I'm 6' but only have a 30" inseam so getting comfortable on a bike is difficult. It's nice that the program allows you to add your risers to it. __________________ Wayne 2011 FLHTK
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11-24-2010, 09:03 PM	#4
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Motorcycle Ergonomics That is cool....thanks for sharing.....just as I thought ...not flat footed on the Honda St 1300. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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11-24-2010, 10:09 PM	#5
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11-24-2010, 10:57 PM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Motorcycle Ergonomics It tried it on the Voyager and it looks like it would fit me pretty well. I'm very satisfied with the Nomad though. Thanks for posting the link. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-25-2010, 10:51 AM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	Motorcycle Ergonomics I wish my belly was that flat.
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11-25-2010, 10:33 PM	#11
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Motorcycle Ergonomics I suppose you play Barbies too..... __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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11-26-2010, 12:44 AM	#12
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Motorcycle Ergonomics All these manikins are too"long"!! their heads are miles over the windscreens. Something just ain't right. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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11-27-2010, 06:06 PM	#15
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Motorcycle Ergonomics Dolls.... attempted humor... __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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