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Michael, it is different than a motorcycle because your legs are churning. What works on a bike won't necessarily work on a bike...if you get my drift.
The main advantage is that your neck muscles are strong. Definitely read the links at Rivbike...I think it provides a decent starting place. If you're 6', I'd be looking at around a 60-61cm frame. When you straddle the top tube, you should be able to put your feet down flat but it is ok if it is tight to your junk (despite the old school wisdom). Unless you're oddly proportioned (especially long/short torso or legs or arms), that size frame with a 10-11cm stem (preferably with some rise) and standard bars should work. Also check where the seat is mounted on the post. It should be about midway on the rails, or maybe back from that. Don't slide the seat all the way forward to try and shorten the reach to the bars. That'll wonk your pedal stroke.
I won't have my frame for a few weeks but if you haven't found one by then you're welcome to come by and check it for fit. Or if there are bikes around west LA that you find I'd be glad to check them out for you or with you. Despite my lack of car mechanic skills, I actually know my way around bicycles, having worked in a shop and built quite a few from the ground up.
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