As I’ve mentioned in my introduction to the site, I’m looking for any ideas to make my 675 fit my 6’4’ frame, I’ve heard a high level gel seat? I keep getting cramp in my hips, so have to stretch my leg out as riding, or pull up and have a walk around! I feel I need to go back on seat more as well, but as it’s got the step it tends to push you into the tank on breaking… Anyone tried anything/ Ian
rear sets ?? but its a gamble which ones to get and might not even find a comfy position i have similar issue but i do have slightly dodgy hip even when not riding and only gets bad on bike after a certain speed
I'm average height at 5'10 and I get cramp in my hip from time to time. Not so much first thing in the morning, more after a day at work and then hop on the bike to go home so I put it down to an aging body , it can be very uncomfortable though. As suggested before, rearsets are about the only way you're gonna be able to extend your natural leg reach. Im like you as well in that I sit butted up to the tank as I find that's where I always seem to end up, then just shift back when I want to tuck in a bit. Sent from my SM-G991B using 675.cc mobile app
Thanks for reply, I’m unsure what type of sets needed, these piles of them, all look bit different? How do they alter my leg position? Maybe I need to chop a bit off me legs…
I don't think that it's specifically a height thing with the 675s as I'm, ahem, vertically challenged and I get the hip cramps after a while, too. Perhaps it's just an old and knackered thing? If adjustable Rearsets don't help, then it's a good excuse for multiple coffee and cake stops on a rideout to ease the cramps.
Prob is age thing, my knees ankles etc are well worn after mega years of trial bike riding, I tried a sit on a yam mt9, and a ktm 890 duke, Both less cramped, but I like the look and feel of the 675! The ktm especially is an acquired taste. I can get both bikes for a test ride, but really trying to make myself more comfortable on the triumph. We have a speed triple that fits better, but it’s such a large bike!
I ride on track a lot. I’m short and ‘mature’ If I don’t stretch before riding and/or drink plenty of fluids I get cramp. It’s the body, not the bike. Having said that. Rearsets may help especially if they allow the pegs to be moved back. Back and down would probably be good for you.
Thanks for that advice, I don't do any stretching stuff, but keep hydrated. The rear sets may be the way to go, as I can ride for a bit then sometimes if I move mainly my right leg say to get rear brake it sets off a sharp cramp in my hip! It can go off if I shuffle about a bit, but usually I have to get off bike. It just feels like I'm not fitting on the bike? Dead annoyed as its a fantastic machine that does pretty well everything, and great looking as well!
I get the same horrible hip cramp thing fairly often but not only on the Daytona I get it on my Diavel too which is certainly not a cramped bike. I’ve had it on all my previous bikes I think but never put it down to the bike itself just my physiology. I think stretching and being well hydrated do help especially when I’m on track but it’s hard to say for sure as it’s not something I get every single time. I used to frequently suffer awful shin cramps at football and found magnesium and eating a couple of bananas shortly before playing really helped so definitely believe dietary stuff helps cramping.
Yes, it's a strange one, as never had this prob before! Even riding a trials bike on road events didn't cause this, and you know how small and cramp trial bike is! I'm more confused now!!
I use standard Street Triple rearsets on my 2009 'Tona (cheap off that auction site), seemed to drop my feet down by an inch coupled with a taller gel seat , that stopped all hip cramps. Can ride 300 miles without any issue now.
Hi Ian, I'm assuming you have a Daytona, I couldn't definitely tell from the thread? Simply for me the standard early Street Trip brackets/pegs conveniently bolted straight onto the Gen 1/2 Tona frame so that's alI I did. I've just quickly visually checked and the Street footpegs are about 25-30mm lower than the original Tona ones. I've never ground these out on the road due to lack of clearance & if I do that'll probably be the least of my problems at that point. To source some you'll need to trawl 2nd hand parts on auction sites or post a wanted here. A benefit is that they'll be standard Triumph parts & way cheaper than aftermarket. Ref aftermarket rearsets my limited experience ( Gilles, LSL) is that they only typically offer higher and more rearward adjustment, fine on a track day, so if you go this route double check about lower settings before parting with your hard earned. My Tuono came with Gilles and were so high before I made some 'creative adjustments' I looked like a toddler squatting over a potty, not comfy on the road! Research offset lowered pegs, they generally just fit onto standard fitment brackets and are often available fairly cheaply with a range of downward height options. Gel seat - my Tona runs Street Trip flat bars so more weight on arse & I spotted it on a buy it now approx. 5 years ago, you'll need to search auction sites. It is bliss compared to a standard perch though. Good luck.
Blimey thats a long essay! I've not got a daytona, it's a street triple! Not sure I'f it all applies? It's bit of a minefield for getting rear sets and seat, I've looked at changing for an adventure type bike, but would really like to keep on the street triple!
Try raising the bars by handing and inverting the standard clip ons (check my posts). It costs nothing but an hour or so to do and may help. Certainly more comfortable for me, I’m 6’1 and ancient.
Get a set of helibars if you can find used, if not invert and swap over the standard clip-ons, have done this myself but needs some customizing..
I’ve been looking at these low adjusted footpegs https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23483893...v-1B1DjTgK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Having had something similar that broke when I briefly raised my bum, I would avoid unless you never need to stand on your pegs (even just to change seating position over a long ride).
Rearsets will be a big help, just need to look at which ones give you enough option, i.e. some, on their lowest setting are still 10-15MM higher than OEM footrests, ideally you need some that have an option for the same height as stock but moved rearwards by 25mm, this will naturally help you sit further back on the seat. The higher Gel seat also helps, just bare in mind this roles more bodyweight onto your wrists. For your height, ideally you need rear-sets, and perhaps Renthal bars with less offset to effectively put the handlebars more inline with the forks and further away from you to allow you to stretch out a little. Tank grips may also help you, as they allow grip with the knees and not so much sliding forwards. Last idea, I've seen some 'tank extensions' on the Moto2 race bikes, not sure if this is a practical option for you or where to get them
