Advice for beginner bike... not for me
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09-12-2007, 11:21 AM
RE: Advice for beginner bike... not for me
I think the Rebel or Suzuki might be the winner. Those things are cheap used! I should trade the RKC for one and lower the monthly payment... then I can go to the Honda forums and make fun of you guys. JK. I love you guys... and I wear fingerless gloves
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09-12-2007, 11:24 AM
RE: Advice for beginner bike... not for me
First question.. did she take the safety course? 2nd? why not a Harley? My gf is five foot nuthin, just got her license June 3rd (safety course) I bought her an 05 Sportster low, put progressive shocks on the back, (lowered it another inch), she sits flat footed on it. Initially she was nervous because sporty's are a bit top heavy, but as I said to her, once you get used to it, you will not want to ride anything else. Through the next few weeks, as she was getting used to it, I asked her if she'd like to get rid of it and get a metric.. her reply..NOOO!! she loves it! and has logged more than 4000 miles. Another female friend, newly license last year started off with a Suzuli Savage, this year she traded up to a Suzuki boulavard, and is planning on trading that next year (or when funds permit) for a Harley, softail. She's 5'3". I would stress taking the safety course to anyone considering riding, once completed, he/she will be able to handle nearly any bike that they fit comfortably (flat foot) on.
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09-12-2007, 11:28 AM
RE: Advice for beginner bike... not for me
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First question.. did she take the safety course? 2nd? why not a Harley? My gf is five foot nuthin, just got her license June 3rd (safety course) I bought her an 05 Sportster low, put progressive shocks on the back, (lowered it another inch), she sits flat footed on it. Initially she was nervous because sporty's are a bit top heavy, but as I said to her, once you get used to it, you will not want to ride anything else. Through the next few weeks, as she was getting used to it, I asked her if she'd like to get rid of it and get a metric.. her reply..NOOO!! she loves it! and has logged more than 4000 miles. Another female friend, newly license last year started off with a Suzuli Savage, this year she traded up to a Suzuki boulavard, and is planning on trading that next year (or when funds permit) for a Harley, softail. She's 5'3". I would stress taking the safety course to anyone considering riding, once completed, he/she will be able to handle nearly any bike that they fit comfortably (flat foot) on.
First question.. did she take the safety course? 2nd? why not a Harley? My gf is five foot nuthin, just got her license June 3rd (safety course) I bought her an 05 Sportster low, put progressive shocks on the back, (lowered it another inch), she sits flat footed on it. Initially she was nervous because sporty's are a bit top heavy, but as I said to her, once you get used to it, you will not want to ride anything else. Through the next few weeks, as she was getting used to it, I asked her if she'd like to get rid of it and get a metric.. her reply..NOOO!! she loves it! and has logged more than 4000 miles. Another female friend, newly license last year started off with a Suzuli Savage, this year she traded up to a Suzuki boulavard, and is planning on trading that next year (or when funds permit) for a Harley, softail. She's 5'3". I would stress taking the safety course to anyone considering riding, once completed, he/she will be able to handle nearly any bike that they fit comfortably (flat foot) on.
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RE: Advice for beginner bike... not for me
Well, if she takes an MSF course before riding, you might want to check out a Honda VTC750 shadow aero - it has a low seat height (25.4"). Get one used because she will drop it at least once. The bike has enough manageable power that she won't outgrow it in two months. But if she is getting on a bike with no training at all for the first time, you will want to get her on something smaller, because she will be spending time just learning the mechanics and dynamics of riding.
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RE: Advice for beginner bike... not for me
I bought my wife a Sportster 1200 Low. She ran threw a 6 foot chain link fence.
I then bought her a 250 Rebel. She loves it. After a couple of hundred mileson the rebel she is about ready to try the 1200L again.
You wont regret the Rebel in my opinion.
I then bought her a 250 Rebel. She loves it. After a couple of hundred mileson the rebel she is about ready to try the 1200L again.
You wont regret the Rebel in my opinion.
