Really I'm a bit surprised at the focus on peg to seat height as being a comfort issue. There's a lot of riders out there who appreciate a lower center of gravity in fact there's a whole genre of low riders out there. My two cents is if your looking to stretch out a bit on the highway then add a pair of highway pegs and that whole peg height discussion just gets put to bed. I'm just not sure what the nighthawk will look like with highway pegs. Now that I mention it does anyone out there have them? My Harley has a much lower seat and I'm six one myself but then I have forward controls and floor boards which makes for a completely different riding experience. But I never feel cramped on my nighthawk either. But maybe it's just me.
Gpro <[email protected]> wrote: >Thanks. > >I think I would have to modify the peg mount to fit the Buell pegs, and I'm >reluctant to do that. I'd rather modify Honda pegs or weld up a pair from >scratch to fit. > >My sister lives in Hollister, and I live close enough that I might take the >bike to Corbin and see if they can make a custom seat that will give a little >extra height, or at least not make things worse. They make custom seats for >individual bikes if you bring them in. > >Gary > >On Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:40:46 AM UTC-7, Javier Garcia wrote: > >Gary you can try using Buell pegs which go lower for about 1". The Corbin seat >is wider but also lower, so it might make it worse. > >Javier. > > > >On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Gary Prost <[email protected]> wrote: > >I have a '92 750 NH. I'm 6'4", 220lbs, 36" inseam, and I find it just a bit on >the small side. After an hour or so, I need to get off and stretch my back, >and my knees are above the tank. I'd like to try lowering the pegs an inch and >putting on a Corbin seat to see if that makes it more comfortable. If that >works, I'll probably put a Bestem rack and bags on it for light touring. > > > >On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:30 PM, Hawaii Sean <[email protected]> wrote: > >Robert, > >6'3", 195 - 35/36" inseam. I've owned a 82 650 and currently own a 96 750. >Both are comfortable. If you're going to ride far you will want to replace >the stock seat on the 750. The 650 seat was more comfortable I think because >it was lower and the bike is smaller. > >I did a 6 day tour in Washington and western Canada on the 650 and really >didn't have any problems with body soreness. However, I did a 500 mile day >the last day and wouldn't suggest going that far on the 650. I commute every >day on the 750 - I live in Honolulu, Hawaii. I wouldn't want anything smaller >for even the 12 mile commute I have. When I do go for a ride around the >island, 110 miles, there are times that I wish I had a bigger bike. I also >have a ST1100 on the Big Island and love taking that on the 40 miles stretches >where I can let it run. If you're planning on longer rides over the weekend >I'd go for the bigger 750. Yes it only has i disc brake and a chain but the >bike is bullet proof and will always start-up when you need it. > >Sean > > > > >On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 4:39:26 AM UTC-10, RobertH wrote: > >I am looking to buy my first bike and was introduced to this group. I love >the classic UJM style bike, but coming into this past-time late in the game, I >think those old CB550/650/750's from the 70's might be too much for me. But >that IS the style of bike I like. The Nighthawk's are a close second. > >Locally, I have an option to buy a nice 1985 CB650SC with the shaft drive or >the newer NH750 from 1993 with a chain (why they did that, I don't know). I'd >be happy with either, but would like the older one if it fit well. I intend >to see these soon and make a decision, but would still love the opinion of the >group. > >I'm 6' 4", 200# and 35" inseam. So far, of every bike I've sat on (no >Nighthawks..yet), the only standard bike I liked was a 1978 CB550 that I found >for sale. No leg or ankle cramps at all! That being said, which model or >year Nighthawk would be best for me? > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >"Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >email to [email protected]. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. >For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >"Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >email to [email protected]. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > > >For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >"Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >email to [email protected]. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
