IN noob with new bike questions

Submitted by Zimm52 on Sun, 05/31/2009 - 23:19
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I have been looking into getting a bike for a while now and I plan on taking the MSF course, but I was just curious as to what size bike to get. I would like a ninja 250, but I am 6' 280lbs and was just curious if that would really affect what kind of bike I get.

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Welcome, Zimm. Where in

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Submitted by wbsprudels on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 01:33.

Welcome, Zimm. Where in Indiana? I am just south of Indianapolis.

I live just 30 mins west of

Submitted by Zimm52 on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 00:10.

I live just 30 mins west of indy

What size car do you wear?

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Submitted by SantaCruzRider on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 18:03.

Bikes, like cars, are not typically sized to the height/weight of the user. If you're 5-2 or shorter, or approaching 7 foot, there will be some bikes that feel too big or small. But even then, many can be modified to fit. For someone of your height, you should have no worries.
If it feels comfortable sitting on it, you should be fine.

thanks for the help

Submitted by Zimm52 on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 23:52.

thanks for the help