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RedRider2k2 07-14-2009 01:07 PM
Next year? Buy one of mine.

The VF would be good for her and the Bandit would do just about everything you're looking for and then some.

Rider 07-14-2009 01:56 PM
Tmall

Check out this thread. Maybe you can make him an offer.

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=9280

MissHell 07-14-2009 09:42 PM
If you are okay with a cruiser... Yamaha V-Star 650, they sit low (for her to learn), very comfortable.
If I could have two bikes, def would get another one to cruise around on. :yes:

Honda Shadow 600 is similar to V-Star 650.

Homeslice 07-14-2009 10:59 PM
SV650 period. Great commuter bike, much better than the POS flexi-flyer EX500. Can't think of another more versatile bike than the SV650, it satisfies both experienced and beginners. And as far as beginners go I would not give my gf anything bigger than that to learn on.

Cutty72 07-15-2009 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather (Post 240868)
I had a 599 and it was a great bike if you like an inline 4.

I know there are a lot of girls who ride SV's but they seem really tall to me. I could just flat foot the 599 and I'm 5'9 and all leg so I am not sure if she would be comfortable at 5'4. But like I said, there are a lot of short girls that ride SV's and don't seem to have a problem. :shrug: I never rode on the back, so I can't speak for it's comfort.

Cheap :dthumb:
Comonboys and I are both 5'9", and neither of us have a prob flatfooting the SV, in fact, knees still bent.
As for comfort, it is 100X better than my 1125/his Firebolt.

Either SV would be a good commuter too, but the naked one has a better seating position, the faired one better wind protection.

Smittie61984 07-15-2009 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Tmall (Post 240288)
Shit. Even I forgot about the learning her to ride..

How about this, what's a good beginner bike I can teach her on, ride to work, and cart her around on if she decides its not for her?
A Yamaha XJ600 (Seca II). You can pick them up cheap, they have decent power but not too much, their seats are super comfortable, 70mpg highways high 40s street, and overall a very good all around beginner bike

If not then a Honda 599, FZ6, or some other small cc standard.

Tmall 07-15-2009 08:03 AM
A lot of good suggestions.

Thanks a lot guys. Just keep in mind this is for next season/summer..

Homeslice 07-15-2009 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Smittie61984 (Post 241368)
A Yamaha XJ600 (Seca II). You can pick them up cheap, they have decent power but not too much, their seats are super comfortable, 70mpg highways high 40s street, and overall a very good all around beginner bike

If not then a Honda 599, FZ6, or some other small cc standard.
+1

Although the SV still shits on all of them :lol

You can get an early SV for as little as $2K with light damage. This is because all the young bucks eschew them for "cooler" full-fairing bikes.

Cutty72 07-16-2009 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Smittie61984 (Post 241368)
A Yamaha XJ600 (Seca II). You can pick them up cheap, they have decent power but not too much, their seats are super comfortable, 70mpg highways high 40s street, and overall a very good all around beginner bike

If not then a Honda 599, FZ6, or some other small cc standard.
I know where I could get a Seca cheap...


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