Birds on bikes

[The Pastor]

all women ride 250's anyway.

[Little Miss Trouble]

Females dont ride in the mud or race bikes and/or ride sports bikes.
They are however, suited to 250's and cruisers, have ya ever noticed that?

Really? I think someone forgot to tell me that... Oh no wait, someone did...

They of course got told exactly what they could do with that opinion

[Gremlin]

... in most, if not all cases, its a BLOKES bike. Females dont ride in the mud or race bikes and/or ride sports bikes.

I look forward to your reviews of the bikes below, which are hopefully, more suited to the females? coz i sure as shit ain't riding them

[pocketcracker]

Now that is a fantastic idea! Now if only I could find a suitable man to go riding with (and all that other trivial stuff too)....

puts hand up real high but trying not o make eye contact incase you pretend not to see it 10 feet in the air .. and pick the nerdy guy sitting quiet in the cornner.

[Lula]

Good stuff, we have female mentors on this site, two of which are certified instructors.
You may be talking about Lula who writes an article for Motorcycle Trader?
I always take the time to read her column.

Thanks Maha.
Nearly three years ago I created the Heels On Wheels column in Motorcycle Trader because I found that there was nothing representing females in New Zealand's motorcycle media.

I have the opportunity to test ride any of the press bikes that our magazine receives and have ridden a wide variety of bikes giving my review in some of the test articles (including dirt bikes) in order to encourage more ladies and cover off any key aspects that would or would not appeal to the female rider.

Eventually the industry will have more females involved in media and the female rider mentioned in articles, but until the readership surveys show that a larger number of females are reading motorcycle magazines within New Zealand then it will take some time.

[crazyhorse]

............. but until the readership surveys show that a larger number of females are reading motorcycle magazines within New Zealand then it will take some time.

I think that statistics would probably show that there are alot more ladies reading these magazines than they believe. I used to buy them and always read them when I can, and I know a number of other women who always buy them too. Mostly we buy them for us and our man to read.

Good on you for being pro-active too

[motor_mayhem]

I look forward to your reviews of the bikes below, which are hopefully, more suited to the females? coz i sure as shit ain't riding them

Seeing that made me want to burn my eyes out.

giving my review in some of the test articles (including dirt bikes).

Where do I find a job like that? Though I spose riding some awesome bikes, the temptation to buy must be the worst kind of torture.

[gazmascelle]

referring to the original post here.. i really can't see why it matters. they could say it would suit a bigger man, woman, or monkey, the comment would still carry the same meaning. as far as i know ive never met a "woman that rides motorcycles" that really cared either

[Maha]

Thanks Maha.
Nearly three years ago I created the Heels On Wheels column in Motorcycle Trader because I found that there was nothing representing females in New Zealand's motorcycle media.

I have the opportunity to test ride any of the press bikes that our magazine receives and have ridden a wide variety of bikes giving my review in some of the test articles (including dirt bikes) in order to encourage more ladies and cover off any key aspects that would or would not appeal to the female rider.

Eventually the industry will have more females involved in media and the female rider mentioned in articles, but until the readership surveys show that a larger number of females are reading motorcycle magazines within New Zealand then it will take some time.

You have a real enviable job there Lula.
Your last sentence speaks volumes really and clarifies my original question.
I thank you for your input.

[willytheekid]

Why would women need different advice?

I don't see why having from a chics perspective is going to change what is written, I mean I understand that some are a bit short for some bikes, but so are some dudes.
I wouldn't take advice from an article written by a girl more seriously than I would a guy, they are both equal to me.

I don't feel the need to be treated like something special (not when it comes to bikes anyway) I'd rather be just another rider who loves bikes and riding and racing.

One of the best replys I have EVER read on this forum!
Equality starts with attitudes like this, and i hope the other girls ..who seem to go out of there way to segragate themselves from the rest of the biker community (Girls only rides/Training/Groups/Forums...etc) read this and truly understand...YOUR NOT SPECIAL! you just ride like the rest of us! and reviews of bikes are just that....a bike review...about a machine that ANY HUMAN CAN RIDE if they so wish or desire.
Get over yourselves ladys and get into your passion...riding!...not seeking attention and self promotion for being a minority.
Rachprice obviously has....and good on her!

PS:Personnally I Don't give a flying rats arse what sex you are!...if ya know your shit...I will listen!

[PrincessBandit]

Women who ride motorbikes tend to be strong/self assured enough to not need to be pandered to every step of the way in what is naturally a male dominted past time.
Personally I couldn't give a rats arse whether an article about a new bike was written from a male or female perspective - as long as the female perspective doesn't have any gag-in-my-helmet type comments such as "has just enough under seat storage for your lippy"

So true LMT, it doesn't bother me the lack of information directed specifically at women riders. I just read articles/ads etc. that interest me either way.

However, I dooooooo have to say that when I ride to work I wear makeup (hair looks like a rats nest but that's another matter) so I'd be quite happy having "just enough storage for my lippy" hahahahaha. Tend to keep the ever handy lip moisturiser in my jacket pocket though rahter than under my seat......

[Grubber]

One of the best replys I have EVER read on this forum!
Equality starts with attitudes like this, and i hope the other girls ..who seem to go out of there way to segragate themselves from the rest of the biker community (Girls only rides/Training/Groups/Forums...etc) read this and truly understand...YOUR NOT SPECIAL! you just ride like the rest of us! and reviews of bikes are just that....a bike review...about a machine that ANY HUMAN CAN RIDE if they so wish or desire.
Get over yourselves ladys and get into your passion...riding!...not seeking attention and self promotion for being a minority.
Rachprice obviously has....and good on her!

PS:Personnally I Don't give a flying rats arse what sex you are!...if ya know your shit...I will listen!

You are so right my friend!
How the hell can it be any different from a womans perspective. A bike is a bike isn't it and the riders that i know, hop on one leg at a time, the same as woman. Maybe the apparrel is different and i know i don't wear makeup, but from there on it's a free for all.

[PrincessBandit]

Maybe the apparrel is different and i know i don't wear makeup, but from there on it's a free for all.

Yer, generally our body shapes are a little different in case you weren't aware but other than that you are pretty well right. Even having less muscles or shorter legs doesn't make us much different on two wheels than lotsa blokes. Bring on the free-for-all woooohooooo

[PrincessBandit]

all women ride 250's anyway.

you're such a bad puppy. you need to be smacked and have your nose rubbed in it (done lovingly of course )

[Fatt Max]

Or to be more pc about it....Women who rides Motorcycles.

For example, the ZX14 is looked upon as being suited for a 'bigger bloke'.
Why not a bigger female?
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Fuck me gently, gotta get me one of them.......