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    Hey all, just booked my course for the 25th of Feb, very excited and am obsessively searching for small LAMS bikes.

    I'm 5'3, any tips on what to look for?
     
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    Sold - Suzuki M109R L.E. Ducati Diavel Cromo
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    Just kidding - welcome to CR, the experts will be along shortly
     
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    ha ha, a little portable step stool maybe??

    Just realised my brother is on here to, G'day IRSA76!
     
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    G'day and welcome :wave
     
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    :welcome!: to CR Rhi.

    A 250cc cruiser might work out well for you or maybe something like a CB125? Have a look in the For Sale section here as well :)
     
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    welcome!

    You are in for the ride of your life! pun intended :)

    Great group of people, lots of experienced folk to help you learn to be safe, and get good skills... and there are always lots of L & P friendly rides :)
     
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    Welcome Rhi and good luck on your course.
     
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    Hiya!!!!
     
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    Welcome aboard Rhi. You have come to the right place. Enjoy and see you at Coffee one night
     
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    G'day Rhi. Welcome.

    Here's a link to a snazzy little web page that'll help you get an idea how you'll fit on the various shapes and sizes of bikes out there ==> http://cycle-ergo.com/
     
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    Welcome aboard Rhi. :)
     
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    Hi Rhi, sort of funny having family here.
    Some good people here, and some absolute loonies, besides me.
     
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    Welcome & have a great time doing your Ls. Go sit on lots of bikes (and come to coffee & do the same). You'll soon see which types suit your height best. Don't pay too much attention to the 'seat height' in descriptions of bikes as the shape of the seat affects how easy it is to reach the ground...
     
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    Hey rhi. I had a suzuki bandit 250 when I started. Great 4 cylinder bike and not too tall. I'm shorter than you!
     
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    Hey, welcome.... I'm 5'3" as well... a ninja or similar would be fine, also my Honda CB400 is perfect... even better since I got myself some three inch heeled boots, now I can flat foot it every time I ride, makes a huge difference. cheers :D
     
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    Hi Rhi, Welcome. My Virago 250 is for sale if you're interested. PM me and we can talk :)
     
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    Actually - that 250 Virago could be perfect.

    Oh, and welcome.
     
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    Welcome aboard Rhi. I have a CBR125 you are welcome to try out. It's for sale too. :D
     
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    That Cycle Ergo site is DANGEROUS! I spent waaaay to long on it :D and did some reading on what I found. The Virago does look like a really good option. I generally like the look of sport bikes but given my *complete* lack of experience Id rather start on something I was comfortable on. The Hyosung GV250 looks good too, anyone have one?

    Don't tempt me with a virago just yet, I don't even have my L's! (yet.. :) )

    buuut if you have pics.....
     
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    Thanks :) I've had my eye on these, and sat on them on store, but I've been told (by the sales guys) that it won't do me any good on the highway, which is no good as I live up the highway. How do you find it?
     
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