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The first 'official' vlog I did was advice for short riders. This video updates that for 2013. If you're vertically-challenged or lack inseam and are new to riding, this video is for you! Even if you're experienced, you still might find some gems. I cover a few bikes that are good for shorter riders as well as gear (with manufacturer names). As always, I catch some great footage and interesting antics along the way. -- All sound FX are either my own work or used under the Creative Commons 0 (Non-Attribution License) from Freesound.org. Music copyrights specified at-end of video. -- Great bikes for shorter riders: Kawasaki Ninja 300. Number one choice from me, especially for short and new riders, but it's fun for experienced-riders too. Ninja 250. For years, this was it for the 250 sportbike class. A little outdated and small cc for the street/freeway, but can be found very inexpensively (used). No fuel-injection, which to me rules it out. The 300 is better (used/new). Honda CBR250R: I think it's a little small, but very short-rider friendly. I would get the Ninja 300 over this. Ninja 650: Fantastic bike, not too tall, not too expensive but with plenty of power. Parallel twin goodness. I rode the first gen, but the new gens are even better! They fixed the goofy handlebar position a few years back. GSX-R 2007+. Very low and narrow (as sportbikes go). They'll never feel like a cruiser, but sit on an R6 and then sit on a Gixxer and you will feel the difference. Yamaha R1: Odd as it sounds, my 2005 was quite narrow at the waist because Yamaha routed the frame spars over the engine. The R6 (at the time) at frame spars going around the engine, making it a lot wider/taller. Daytona 675: Not bad at all, and 10mm lower than the Daytona 675R. The 675R has been highly-rated for the past couple years and has won bike comparos for middleweights. Kawasaki Ninja 636: Not too tall and nice and narrow. Definitely one of the easier bikes to foot. Old Ninja 600s from about 2009+. Not too tall! Nice and narrow. TALL bikes: Yamaha R6, CBR600R, most Ducatis (except the Monster), etc. Relevant Links: Check out Spacep0d's new website! Here you can join in a discussion, buy Spacep0d merchandise (decals right now), Ninja 300 decals (ZX-3R, 300R and Ninja 300), see a Spacep0d Bio, contact Spacep0d through email, hire Spacep0d to do some artwork, etc. http://www.Spacep0d.com Z-Custom Leathers (makers of the Spacep0d 'space' themed suit). Designed by Spacep0d. http://www.zcustom.com Helimot: Frey-Daytona M-Star/Lady-Star boots with built-in lift: http://www.Helimot.com Dainese. Italian gear-manufacturer. They offer gloves in XS for men. Unheard-of! http://www.Dainese.com Pazzo Levers! I get mine from MotoMummy: http://www.MotoMummy.com Yoshimura (exhaust, rearsets, chassis-protectors, fender-eliminator, etc.): http://www.Yoshimura-rd.com Aerostich. Custom textile gear and oversuits. Check out the famous 'Roadcrafter'. http://www.Aerostich.com Fieldsheer. They actually make XS sizes too. Non-leather alternative: http://www.Fieldsheer.com HJC Helmets: HJCHelmets.com