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Hello from a Cat fan
Hi everyone , I haven't passed my test yet but I really do fancy the Thundercat .Please tell me I am a right short arse 5'4" when fully stretched ! Is it short arse rider frendly ? And what is the height of the shortest rider here ?
Cheers All.
Cheers All.
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Hi!! Welcome and Congrats on passing your test..................I could comment on the height issue, but shan't...........
The Thundercat is very adaptable, I have the opposite problem................
Nick and Suzie....Its over to you
The Thundercat is very adaptable, I have the opposite problem................
Nick and Suzie....Its over to you
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I wish I could say I had the opposite problem I've been learning on a Honda CBF500 and that is fine - the cat seat height is a little higher , I've yet to sit on one yet.
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Thanks , I hope so -on paper it seems to have the right balance of everything.
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espaceman3 wrote:it seems to have the right balance of everything.
Yes, definately. In Germany we call the cat the "eierlegende Wollmilchsau"
For the translation i had to look to a dictionary: "all-in-one device suitable for every purpose"
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Yes I was just thinking of that translation :lol3: It's going to be used mainly for traveling to work and back , a total journey of 68 miles - mainly motorway , dualcarriage ways , and a tiny bit in London. And sometimes for fun at the weekends .
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espaceman3 wrote:And sometimes for fun at the weekends .
I hope you mean the several meetings of the members and their weekend rideouts :idea:
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Berkshire's almost my neck-of-the-woods (Wiltshire), maybe see you on a 'cat at George Whites Swindon some time?
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Welcome in bud
As one myself who is vertically challenged I'd personally not worry about the height issue at all, Sometimes it can be a disadvantage & at other times an advantage too (on & off the bike ) , I always tend to get off the bike when manoeuvring backwards anyway as its easier than 'paddling' it.
I have a friend who rides a gixxer 750 & is 5'3" & she simply slides her arse to one side when stationary & places one foot on the floor & on track days she always laps all the blokes in her group
Its all about confidence & you will soon gain that mate in buckets full, Remember the old saying 'The bigger they are the harder they fall'
Cheers Nick
As one myself who is vertically challenged I'd personally not worry about the height issue at all, Sometimes it can be a disadvantage & at other times an advantage too (on & off the bike ) , I always tend to get off the bike when manoeuvring backwards anyway as its easier than 'paddling' it.
I have a friend who rides a gixxer 750 & is 5'3" & she simply slides her arse to one side when stationary & places one foot on the floor & on track days she always laps all the blokes in her group
Its all about confidence & you will soon gain that mate in buckets full, Remember the old saying 'The bigger they are the harder they fall'
Cheers Nick
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'The bigger they are the harder they fall'
I think it hurts when you fall however big or small you are, apart from those that are incredibly fat i suppose, then maybe you will bounce!!
Falling keeps me in a job....So keep it up folks!!!
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Welcome. The cat is a great choice of bike but not sure about the height issue for you as i am a bit taller but have a sit on one to see how it feels.
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I am a short arse 5ft 5-6" ish. Love my cat
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R2D2 wrote:Berkshire's almost my neck-of-the-woods (Wiltshire), maybe see you on a 'cat at George Whites Swindon some time?
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Hi , what is George Whites ? Is it a dealer
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Yes , thanks for that -can't wait to try one out.robertcains wrote:Welcome in bud
Its all about confidence & you will soon gain that mate in buckets full, Remember the old saying 'The bigger they are the harder they fall'
Cheers Nick
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yeah they're a big multi-marque dealer - Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Honda. Also have a massive discount centre and a fantastic burger van on Saturdays
I'm pushing 5'11" so don't really know about the height thing, all I can say is that it's comfy for me! They can be a bit rare to find in dealers to have a sit on, but if you ever bump into me you're more than welcome to see how it fits
I'm pushing 5'11" so don't really know about the height thing, all I can say is that it's comfy for me! They can be a bit rare to find in dealers to have a sit on, but if you ever bump into me you're more than welcome to see how it fits
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espaceman3 wrote:.Please tell me I am a right short arse 5'4" when fully stretched ! Is it short arse rider frendly ? And what is the height of the shortest rider here ?
Cheers All.
In answer to your questions
Yes, yes and that would be me. I gave in and had mine lowered - couldn't be arsed getting off to move it everytime
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Hi Suzie , thanks for the welcome - ok tell me then how tall are you ?
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Well i think the height thing should be answered by the 2 garden gnomes of the group
step forward Suzie and Chris(greencat)
they should be able to solve all height issues concerning the cat
i will now duck back behind the parapet and await the incoming :lol3:
step forward Suzie and Chris(greencat)
they should be able to solve all height issues concerning the cat
i will now duck back behind the parapet and await the incoming :lol3:
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espaceman3 wrote:, thanks for the welcome - ok tell me then how tall are you ?
Not quite as tall as you! and see below for the reasons i had mine lowered!!!!
mechy69 wrote:Well i think the height thing should be answered by the 2 garden gnomes of the group
step forward Suzie and Chris(greencat)
they should be able to solve all height issues concerning the cat
i will now duck back behind the parapet and await the incoming
No need to duck as far as i'm concerned Mechy as i'll not be able to see you anyway!!!!!!!!!!
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