Just wondering, how long did it take to find your bike?

[hellokitty]

Don't rush into it or buy based off emotions (colour), shit that's right you're a female

Yeah! Remember you can always get it painted!!! I was desperate for a green Ninja - I think they are awesome!!
Sadly not the bike for me though........

[Beth Stewart]

Hi I received an email from someone and couldnt figure out how to reply. Please try again. Yes I did find my sporty heavy at first, but only when it was not going. Got some really good advice from Wed Kiwibikers at Westgate and moved my handlebars and lowered the back springs and this made moving her around much easier. I have dropped her a couple of times but with the help of some passersby and an adrenalin boost I have picked her up. I am 5'2"with short legs but I touch the ground ok. The gearbox is a dream and I reach the foot pegs and controls just fine. I do have to be careful where I park, loose metal, ground dropping away etc. But I have learnt to ask for help if I get myself into a situation and everyone has been very helpful and encouraging and as I ride more I must be getting more muscles as she doesnt feel so heavy anymore.

[hellokitty]

That was me!! I wanted a Sportster but was too chicken and inexperienced, I am 5'5" with short legs. I was also too shy to test ride one as I didn't want to drop it. Having dropped the 800cc I had and being stuck under it due to boots being stuck, freaked me out.
Also there is the issue of husband wanting a Harley and can't have the wife having one if he doesn't have one.

[rustic101]

, I am 5'5" with short legs.

Push the industry for platform boots hehehe

[hellokitty]

I have seen ladies riding boots with high heels! WTF! I guess they would be for pillion? I can't see anyone changing gears with heels!

[CookMySock]

Also there is the issue of husband wanting a Harley and can't have the wife having one if he doesn't have one.

Haha! Buy it! Dooo eeeeeeet!!!

Steve

[hellokitty]

Haha! Buy it! Dooo eeeeeeet!!!

Steve

Oh God, don't you start.......... Then I got the lecture about what Harley riders wear - apparently pink leather and full face helmets aren't the "look" for a harley

[Tink]

Oh God, don't you start.......... Then I got the lecture about what Harley riders wear - apparently pink leather and full face helmets aren't the "look" for a harley

Hah I wear heels on the back... 5ft 2.... boots on my own bike ... ATGATT otherwise... and I ride a cruiser... don't listen to steve... either haha

I like the idea of riding a bigger sports bike...but can imagine over she goes.

[Little Miss Trouble]

I have seen ladies riding boots with high heels! WTF! I guess they would be for pillion? I can't see anyone changing gears with heels!

Like these?

[hellokitty]

yeah! can you imagine riding in those?

[Little Miss Trouble]

I've ridden in stilletto street boots so yes I can, it was fun! You'd want to adjust your gear shift to suit if you were to ride in such boots on a regular basis though.

[whowhatwhere]

Only a couple of weeks. Actually, I wasn't going to start properly looking until a month later, but one came up and I had to nab it.

I'd say focus on the condition of the bike - it's hard to know what you really want when it's your first.

[davebullet]

So... do you know what type of bike you want? If not sure, write down a list of features to narrow it down.

If it comes down to an older model - you won't be able to be so picky on the condition. If a newer model, hang out for one that's been well cared for.

It took me about 2 months to find our VTR250... and about the same for the SV650. You have to be onto it though.... look on tardme daily.

PS: Neither the VTR nor SV were my ideal bikes... They fit an immediate need. I'm still looking, but now without money.

[CookMySock]

Then I got the lecture about what Harley riders wear - apparently pink leather and full face helmets aren't the "look" for a harley

here's your answer isn't it? It's the harley you want.

Make sure you ride what you want. And ride it how you want. Forget about the noisy opinionated boys.

Steve

[slofox]

Took me about two days for find my latest bike...

Went to the shop. Asked around as to what was what. Assistant suggested I might like a scooter. "Fuck off" was my reply...

Showed me a couple including a brand new SV650S. Never been started. Last one in the shop. Last year's model. Going out of the franchise at the end of next week. Offered a "good price"... It was a V-Twin. And it was brand new - did I mention that?

Went home, read all about them online. No negative reviews I could find although suspension seemed to be questioned a little. Not too crazy on power, but enough grunt to get in (and out I hoped) of trouble.

Test ride next day. Came back to the shop and signed the contract.

42,000km and two years later. Not a bad bike overall.