Hey guys I really wanna learn how to ride, I'm gonna attend MSF soon as I get the money. But I'm self-conscious about my height (4'10) is there a way to adjust to my needs?? would the teachers at the MSF course adjust to it??  

HI; You need to ask  the instructor for a shorter bike. First come first serve. Don't wait untill you show up at the class. They try to help out the best they can. At least around here...scruffy..  

What ever you do choose to ride make sure  you can put your flat feet on the ground while sitting still on the bike.  

I'm 5'0".  My class had several Kawasaki Eliminator 125 bikes.  They fit me pretty well as far as height in general went; I do think my small hands were more of a problem.  Definitely do as advised and let them know ahead of time that you have this concern.  But you can do it!  Go for it.  

I have a 1982 Yamaha Virago 750. Does anyone know how I can lower the bike. My feet are not flat on the ground. Thanks for any help  

I know of a few aftermarket kits that allow for adjustment of the rear springs that could help you get your feet flat on the ground.  On my bike '76 CB550 I was 5'7" when I first got the bike and it had a high front end and OEM rear springs. I purchased an adjustable set of rear springs and was able to adjust them down to a comfortable level.  I am now 6'1" lol and have adjusted them to their highest level. I got the springs from my local Honda dealer so your local dealer should be able to help you out with finding a suitable set for your bike.

Jimmy  

For your Virago I typed in "1982 Yamaha Virago 750 adjustable springs" and did a google search and came up almost immediately with some things like HAGGON shocks.

Jimmy  

Don't forget you'll be at least 4'11" for the course as boots that cover the ankle are required.  

I'm 5'4 and have to shop for the perfect fit too. I rode a Rebel 250 about 15 years ago and I felt big on that bike. I wouldn't recommend a 250 if you intend on riding the freeways. That was scary...

Anyways, I'm back in the market and I'm leaning towards the Honda Shadow VT750C2. It has a super-low seat (25.7 inches). Now that would fit a 4"10 person.

I see your post was back in February. Did you buy a bike?  

Since the OP hasn't been back to the forum since posing his question, there's not much sense in my replying to him :-)

On the other hand, some of you seem to misunderstand something here. The only reason to have your feet flat on the ground, is so when you need to push a heavy bike backwards while sitting on it, you can get better leverage to do so. That means you need to have your knees bent as much as possible while those feet are flat on the ground, also. Then again, if you back the bike up before getting on it, that eliminates the need alltogether, making it easy to operate the bike even if just your toes reach the ground on both sides at the same time.

regards,
Joe