K1 + Tall rider

[andysdad]

I think I already know the answer - a friend is about to sell his Blue/Yellow K1 and I'm mulling it over BUT I'm 6' 6" and I reckon it will be too small for me.

Anyone care to comment?

I can't actually try the bike as I am currently 12000 miles from it; having said the above, I did have a 400 Four in my yoof which with Dunstall rearsets and Bottelin Demoulin (sp?) clipons I did fit onto/into, although it was origami. I dare say my knees are not as supple as 30 years ago though.

I've told him I might list it here if there is interest; don't know mileage etc. yet but he has looked after it very well and it still does starship speeds (on a private road of course).

Thanks all

A

 

[MikeO]

You're going to look like a dog trying to fuck a tennis ball...

 

[andysdad]

I'll take that as a No then

Thanks for the swift reply - I'll see if he wants to offer it to the inmates here.

A

 

[luke scott]

I'm 6'1" and was never comfortable on my K1. If its a mint unused low mileage model and not expensive then buy it as an investment only.

 

[Beemerman59]

I have never ridden a K1 but have a K1100RS - I'm 6'3" and wouldn't want to be any taller on the RS.

 

[Coolcarbon]

I'm 6' and my knees touch the fairing on mine. I'm guessing you would have your knees sticking out which is kinda defeating the object of the bikes 'streamlining'...

But as Luke says, could be worth a punt as an investment..

Hang it on your (reinforced) lounge wall, tis a thing of beauty (in my eyes of course)....

 

[andysdad]

Thanks all.

Now advertised in the "Spotted a Deal" section.

It is a nice one.

A

 

[somclan]

kinda fit

6 foot one ish..

I think I fit on board .

 

[JENKS]

You're going to look like a dog trying to fuck a tennis ball...

THANK IS SUCH A GREAT EXPRESSION>>>>