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alteredform · 05-19-2009, 04:35 PM

Hello,

I am new around here. I am a 27 year old, married, male, and I don't have a death wish. I have read all of the stickies and have been searching for topics that relate to my current sportbike state.

Like many, I am a prior dirt rider, and I am now currently looking for a sportbike. I have just started looking for a bike. I probably will not purchase one until next year.

In the meantime, I was wondering if any of you might be able to suggest other reading (books, blogs, forums, etc..) that other new street and/or sportbike riders would benefit from?

I would also; more specifically, like to know how to effectively shop for a bike that fits, or how one alters a bike to fit their body type? I am 6'4", with a 32" inseam, a 6'10" wingspan, and size 13US shoes. I am currently 275lbs and dropping with a goal weight of 230lbs or less. With that said, when I sit on a bike besides an immediate level of comfort, what else should I be looking for? To what degree and how much can each bike be altered?

Thank you for your time.

05-19-2009, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
alteredform SBN Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: North By Northwest Posts: 9 Casino Cash: $3412 Sportbike: Searching	Introduction and newbie questions Hello, I am new around here. I am a 27 year old, married, male, and I don't have a death wish. I have read all of the stickies and have been searching for topics that relate to my current sportbike state. Like many, I am a prior dirt rider, and I am now currently looking for a sportbike. I have just started looking for a bike. I probably will not purchase one until next year. In the meantime, I was wondering if any of you might be able to suggest other reading (books, blogs, forums, etc..) that other new street and/or sportbike riders would benefit from? I would also; more specifically, like to know how to effectively shop for a bike that fits, or how one alters a bike to fit their body type? I am 6'4", with a 32" inseam, a 6'10" wingspan, and size 13US shoes. I am currently 275lbs and dropping with a goal weight of 230lbs or less. With that said, when I sit on a bike besides an immediate level of comfort, what else should I be looking for? To what degree and how much can each bike be altered? Thank you for your time. Last edited by alteredform : 05-19-2009 at 04:40 PM.