Bike for the girl

[annawil]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Not necessarily flat foot them but had enough down that she felt comfortable on the xb12 and I think the seat height is 28.X" on that, we also came very close to getting the Ducati Monster 620 as well.

If I could get the balls of my feet down on the XB12Scg I'd be happy. But, I just can't quite do it. If I get another bike I'm considering getting it and just shaving down the seat a bit or getting a Corbin for it. Corbin told me they could easily get it an inch or so lower by custom making the seat. Zoomie hit it right on with the comfort level. I'm just not comfortable having to start or stop on a hill without being able to get the balls of both my feet down. That Monster was nice.

[Antwanny]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Do you pat her on the head when you talk to her about it?

How about, did you ever say the words "You shouldn't get that..."

I only ask because women won't hear any of the reasons WHY - they just hear the YOU SHOULDN'T part and assume you mean THEY can't. Not that any human shouldn't - but that THEY can't because of some inability that they have.

At that point, said female will usually ball up their fists and assume the petulant child "I can do it myself" stance.

If that is the case - the ladies here [myself included] would be more than happy to help her off the ledge.

No i know better than to belittle her to her face unless im looking to piss her off

[Dave]

my girl has been learning on my cm450, which kinda put the kibosh on her plans to ger a ninja 250 this year. now shes looking for something along the lines of the sv650f. im still pitching the idea of older supersports but its hit or miss with out the bike there for her to see in person

[NONE_too_SOFT]

I'd like to hear about a girl that instead of letting her boyfriend tell her what to ride, actually went out and did the research herself. granted a girl that wants to ride cause you do is awesome, but a girl that wants to ride because she loves to ride truely shares my passion.

[lauralynne]

ask her to picture her shiney new bike on the ground because it's likely to end up there (a few times). With a used bike, that's not so heart wrenching. She'll need to be able to pick it up herself too.
She won't outgrow her bike within a year unless she's an anomoly - even a 250 or a 500 will take a good year and a lot of miles before you're using it to 100% capacity.

Meanwhile, have her go sit on bikes - any of them, all of them.

[Antwanny]

Agreed to both of you

[Dave]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

I'd like to hear about a girl that instead of letting her boyfriend tell her what to ride, actually went out and did the research herself. granted a girl that wants to ride cause you do is awesome, but a girl that wants to ride because she loves to ride truely shares my passion.

shes in your signature

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by RedRider2k2

Her first bike doesnt need to be new. It's more than likely going to go pavement surfing at least once while she learns.

I recently picked up an 86 VF500F for my GF to learn on. Does the job just fine plus it's even fun for me to screw around on.

I'm gonna have to become a thief and come visit you.

[Antwanny]

Originally Posted by Dave

shes in your signature

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

I'd like to hear about a girl that instead of letting her boyfriend tell her what to ride, actually went out and did the research herself. granted a girl that wants to ride cause you do is awesome, but a girl that wants to ride because she loves to ride truely shares my passion.

That's just silly. Girls don't ride motorcycles....