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 <sfox...@yahoo.com> 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 nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > 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 nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
