F6B not knee friendly....help

[cody13]

I've had my new F6B for three weeks. Nearly 1200 miles and I can honestly say this is the most uncomfortable bike i've ever owned when it comes to my sitting position???? Kills my knees. Am I the only person with this issue? Was the bike made for a five foot tall person. I'm 6 foot tall and and my knees hurt so much it's not even funny. My leggs need to go out forward some what....not bent back under me. Wouldn't this hurt most everyone? I ordered some higway pegs but can't ride around all the time with your feet up front away from your brake and shifter. Anyone else dealt with this? I love everything about this bike, BUT the rider position. I didn't feel good when I first sit on it, but figured it was something that I wasn't used to but would grow into it. Now each ride hurts more than the last. help....

[speedjunkie]

I'm just short of 6' & have the same issue, knees are killing me well under 100 miles. I just slide my foot forward to where just the heal is on the peg, plus the highway pegs, usually is enough to get by to the next gas stop. Then it's touchy for a bit.




Mike

[Ewreck]

I had my stock seat raised up 1.5 inches and back 2.5 to go along with dropped down mini boards. I'm 6'2 and bike fits great.

[jm21ddd15]

Put 37000 miles on, with the stock seat and foot pegs, on my 2015. Never had any knee pain, or dislike of the seating position. I'm 5' 11''. Love the bike. I did finally switch seats, to an Ultimate mid rider. Put me forward about 3/4 of an inch and is a slightly higher seating position. After 37000, it is still taking some getting used to the new saddle.

[3Chief]

I'm 5'11" with short legs and a long torso, the highway pegs help on longer rides. I switched to a Mustang seat right of the bat when I got the be so the knee issue seem more pronounced without the highway pegs to me.

[edgeman55]

I am 6'4" with about a 33 inch inseam.I am still on the stock seat but have the drop down kury mini boards which are adjustable fore and aft and to tilt.Set mine forward with a notch of forward tilt and it took out a lot of the knee bend your experiencing.The reason for the forward tilt is to give better clearance for my toe to shift.These really helped=I plan on getting a RDL seat done next spring which should put me back and up a little which should further relaxing the knee bend.Hope this helps you out.

[Verismo]

+4 on Kuryakyn mini boards with drop down. I'm 6' and the boards give me about an 80-85° bend at the knees. I like this better than going the full 90°(or the 70-80° stock position) because it allows for easier posting over pot holes. There's a company that makes an elaborate foot peg relocation kit if you prefer a totally forward riding position, but it'll set you back about 700 bucks, I think. The other thing to consider is physical fitness and quad/hamstring/core strength. You're pushing around a 900 pound motorcycle and an ergonomic position can only supplement a moderately strong rider. Don't give up until you are fully satisfied, either. It's a fantastic machine but you need to be comfortable to fully enjoy it. Good luck!!

Jason

[HBWinger]

I've had my new F6B for three weeks. Nearly 1200 miles and I can honestly say this is the most uncomfortable bike i've ever owned when it comes to my sitting position???? Kills my knees. Am I the only person with this issue? Was the bike made for a five foot tall person. I'm 6 foot tall and and my knees hurt so much it's not even funny. My leggs need to go out forward some what....not bent back under me. Wouldn't this hurt most everyone? I ordered some higway pegs but can't ride around all the time with your feet up front away from your brake and shifter. Anyone else dealt with this? I love everything about this bike, BUT the rider position. I didn't feel good when I first sit on it, but figured it was something that I wasn't used to but would grow into it. Now each ride hurts more than the last. help....

You sound more like a Harley guy.

[gmorstad]

I've had my new F6B for three weeks. Nearly 1200 miles and I can honestly say this is the most uncomfortable bike i've ever owned when it comes to my sitting position???? Kills my knees. Am I the only person with this issue? Was the bike made for a five foot tall person. I'm 6 foot tall and and my knees hurt so much it's not even funny. My leggs need to go out forward some what....not bent back under me. Wouldn't this hurt most everyone? I ordered some higway pegs but can't ride around all the time with your feet up front away from your brake and shifter. Anyone else dealt with this? I love everything about this bike, BUT the rider position. I didn't feel good when I first sit on it, but figured it was something that I wasn't used to but would grow into it. Now each ride hurts more than the last. help....

I have addressed this previously so I hope nobody minds hearing about it again. I too have knee problems and had to sell my ST1300 because of my knees. I thought the F6b would be better so I bought one. After riding a short time my knees were hurting again and I was afraid I would have to sell it until I put on the Kuryakyn II pegs. The pegs saved my riding. Because of them I can sit in about five different positions including lifting the bottom of my butt completely off the seat while pushing hard on the pegs. I'm not concerned about braking because the bike has linked brakes so pulling the brake handle engages both front and back. I only use the pegs when I don't plan on braking anyway. The ability to straighten my legs with the pegs has definitely helped my knees and allowed me to keep riding.https://imgur.com/a/kNdPg

[Navvet]

I am big (but not as big as Big Larry) with a 36+" inseam and have a lot of problems with my knees.

I went the Roadsmith route, Moved the pegs and controls forward a couple of inches and down a touch. Bike is now much more comfortable and I can get my size 14's on the controls safely.

Do a forum search for Roadsmith for more info.