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motoxfmx27 · 03-06-2009, 11:27 PM

How is everyone? I've been out of pitbikes and MX for going on five years this summer. I've decided I want to get back into it and am looking to buy a pitbike (preferably a CRF50) within the next couple of months. I've never owned a XR/CRF before; I've always had midsizes as pitbikes. I'm not sure why I'm leaning so much towards a CRF. There's just something I like more about them...not sure what. I'm just worried about the CRF being too small. I'm not an overly large guy. I'm around 170lbs at 6'0" tall. I had a TTR90 at one point, and I liked the size of that bike. If it isn't any trouble for all you guys with your 50s, (preferably guys with +1 fork legs/stiff springs, big bar kit, big seat, and +2 swingarms) would you mind posting the height of your grips from the ground and the height of your seat from the ground? It would definitely help me

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Thanks,
Brian

SnoCrossRacer · 03-07-2009, 07:11 AM

I don't have a measurement for you, sorry. But I do have a pic of what my bike used to look like with that exact set-up for you. And by the way, I am 5'10" & 160lbs., this is a very fun set-up to ride.

Stupidguyona50 · 03-07-2009, 08:54 AM

Im 6'3 220, seat at lowest point is about 27", bottom of grip is at 36". I have no complaints or problems after a long day of riding.

LongMooie · 03-08-2009, 07:31 PM

hey mate im 6ft4" around 215lb ive had alot of set ups on fiddys right now i have a pro taper bar mount it has alot of adjustment so you wont hit your knees, i also run the pro taper bmx style bars as the SE ones have a cross bar mount that i would always hit my knee on!!! +1 forks is a must or aftermarket forks depending on what kinda bike you want?
seeing as your tall your gonna be sitting right at the back of the seat so your need a +2 swingarm and a after market shock.
wide pegs are a must too! as is a longer shifter
hope this helps you out

Hmm just thought that switching to a +1 frame made alot of difference with leg room but i have a stock frame right now!

03-06-2009, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
motoxfmx27 PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 95	Bar Kit Height How is everyone? I've been out of pitbikes and MX for going on five years this summer. I've decided I want to get back into it and am looking to buy a pitbike (preferably a CRF50) within the next couple of months. I've never owned a XR/CRF before; I've always had midsizes as pitbikes. I'm not sure why I'm leaning so much towards a CRF. There's just something I like more about them...not sure what. I'm just worried about the CRF being too small. I'm not an overly large guy. I'm around 170lbs at 6'0" tall. I had a TTR90 at one point, and I liked the size of that bike. If it isn't any trouble for all you guys with your 50s, (preferably guys with +1 fork legs/stiff springs, big bar kit, big seat, and +2 swingarms) would you mind posting the height of your grips from the ground and the height of your seat from the ground? It would definitely help me . Thanks, Brian

03-07-2009, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
SnoCrossRacer 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chippewa Falls, WI Posts: 1,477	Re: Bar Kit Height I don't have a measurement for you, sorry. But I do have a pic of what my bike used to look like with that exact set-up for you. And by the way, I am 5'10" & 160lbs., this is a very fun set-up to ride.

03-07-2009, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stupidguyona50 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 265 My Mood:	Re: Bar Kit Height Im 6'3 220, seat at lowest point is about 27", bottom of grip is at 36". I have no complaints or problems after a long day of riding.

03-08-2009, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
LongMooie 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: originaly UK! now Central valley, Cali Posts: 1,112 My Mood:	Re: Bar Kit Height hey mate im 6ft4" around 215lb ive had alot of set ups on fiddys right now i have a pro taper bar mount it has alot of adjustment so you wont hit your knees, i also run the pro taper bmx style bars as the SE ones have a cross bar mount that i would always hit my knee on!!! +1 forks is a must or aftermarket forks depending on what kinda bike you want? seeing as your tall your gonna be sitting right at the back of the seat so your need a +2 swingarm and a after market shock. wide pegs are a must too! as is a longer shifter hope this helps you out Hmm just thought that switching to a +1 frame made alot of difference with leg room but i have a stock frame right now! Last edited by LongMooie; 03-08-2009 at 07:35 PM.

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