BlackBearBill
New member
I'm really impressed with the FZ8, but I'm worried about the ergonomics, specifically the forward lean, the stretch to the handlebars. I'm just over 5'7" with a 30" inseam. I've sat on an FZ8 at the dealer and to reach the handlebars I have to lean forward about 20 degrees. I've been riding a cruiser, which allows a much more upright posture, and before that a big scooter. So I don't have anything to compare the FZ8's ergos to. Any other shorter FZ8 riders out there want to chime in? Does a stock FZ8 fit a shorter rider's frame w/out uncomfortable pressure on shoulders and wrists? I'd be riding every day, commuting about 10 miles each way, with the occasional 100 mile plus day on weekends. Thanks!