Woman Bikers

**woody68** · 22nd March 2005, 17:50

There are two blasts for sale in bike trader at the moment cheap to.
Check out there web site

**jazbug5** · 22nd March 2005, 18:08

Originally Posted by flyin

tony was saying that bikes can be modified to fit little people, not for performance/stunt abitily.....
shorter shocks, and a lower seat mean someone 5 foot no inches can reach the ground when stopped.

and how else is one gunna do tricks if they dont learn?!... everyones learning all the time a.............

duuuuhhhh....

Tony said "...of course thre are always ways to modify bikes so their easier for shorter people to stand on..."
and you see, it looked like he was saying they could be modified so the rider could stand on their bike, you see instead of sit on them...
Oh, never mind. *mutter, mutter*

**jazbug5** · 22nd March 2005, 18:09

you know, like a joke....?

**Hitcher** · 22nd March 2005, 18:18

Originally Posted by BABY R

How do you girls out there ride / handle bigger bikes?

What kind of riding do most of you girls do?

Mrs H is 5'2" and rides a Suzuki VZ800 Marauder. She enjoys long distance touring (200+km day trips are minimum distance rides for us mostly).

You'll find that height (or lack of) is the biggest limiting factor in your choice of ride. While you may lust after sportsbikes, if your feet can't touch the ground or even if you have to tippee toe, you're going to put yourself and your ride at risk of some damage. There's not much in the way of (sensible) modifications that can be done to help either.

Cruisers are great fun and they're not that much slower point-to-point on public roads than sportsbikes either.

**woody68** · 22nd March 2005, 19:06

Check out Bike Rider Mag issue 23 page 33 lady there got a lowered CBR 600.

**MadDuck** · 22nd March 2005, 20:52

When I was looking at upgrading I asked all the questions on here and I vaguely remember WT saying that most Suzukis come with lowering kits for us vertically challenged individuals (I am sure he will say if I have that fact incorrect).

You have a huge resource of knowledge and expertise here so I suggest you use it. Read some of the older threads before you decide. Try before you buy and try them all.

Nice to see another gal getting into bikes

**BABY R** · 22nd March 2005, 23:39

Thanks guys!

I will probably ride my b/f's CBR250 until I get my full anyway...
Just wanted to know what was available out there for short people.

Nice knowing you all!
You girl riders are so cooool!

I hope to join you soon for a ride....

**Stroker Girl** · 23rd March 2005, 13:05

Hi Baby R. I found this website the other day which has some interesting info for gal bikers including some info for newbies and the vertically challenged. Hopefully I've put the link on correctly.

http://www.bikegirl.co.uk/resources/...whichbike.html

Good luck with your next bike. If you are looking for a light learners bike until you get your full, the 150cc (i.e the fxr, kr, rg, rgv) are a good choice. Most of them are pretty low to the ground are are light and easy to move. Though if you like the power of the 250 they might seem a little tame in comparison tho the 2 stroke 150cc are pretty peppy.

Hopefully catch up with you on a KB ride in the future.

NC · 23rd March 2005, 13:14

Originally Posted by Stroker Girl

. Hopefully I've put the link on correctly.

http://www.bikegirl.co.uk/resources/...whichbike.html

.

Heh,
That's awesome, oh I really liked the 'hunk' page

**ManDownUnder** · 23rd March 2005, 15:30

Originally Posted by NC30_chick

Heh,
That's awesome, oh I really liked the 'hunk' page

OI - I object to that... that's just subjugating men for the pleasure of women... I mean... it's just treting them like a piece of meat!

Do you imagine that us guys would even consider doing that with pictures .... of.. ... umm.... women... ummm...

... hang on a mo... I'll need to think this one through...

NC · 23rd March 2005, 16:07

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

OI - I object to that... that's just subjugating men for the pleasure of women... I mean... it's just treting them like a piece of meat!

Do you imagine that us guys would even consider doing that with pictures .... of.. ... umm.... women... ummm...

... hang on a mo... I'll need to think this one through...

Champion

**slob** · 23rd March 2005, 16:29

When it comes to dirt bikes, most people (e.g. me at 5ft 7in) have trouble touching the ground. With my XR, I have to hop off the seat and stand on one leg at traffic lights. Doesn't worry me, unless the road's on a funny camber and/or it's really windy. It's actually kind of nice to stretch the legs every now and then like that..