What bike for Mom?

**Crisis management** · 22nd February 2011, 10:36

Originally Posted by Mom

hmmmmmmmm..........

Don't think about it, listen to Ocean, he not only is talking sense but knows what he's talking about.

Make sure you end up with the bike that you want, not a "this will do bike".

**bogan** · 22nd February 2011, 10:44

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Don't think about it, listen to Ocean, he not only is talking sense but knows what he's talking about.

Make sure you end up with the bike that you want, not a "this will do bike".

+1 and a customised bike is likely to be more what you want than anything off the shelf! Also, careful with lowering kits, they change a lot more than the ride height if they aren't done properly. You can tell the proper one cos they are gold and say ohlins on em

**Ocean1** · 22nd February 2011, 10:54

Originally Posted by bogan

+1 and a customised bike is likely to be more what you want than anything off the shelf! Also, careful with lowering kits, they change a lot more than the ride height if they aren't done properly. You can tell the proper one cos they are gold and say ohlins on em

I wasn't suggesting she used an aftermarket kit, unless it's geometrically and qualititively the same as the OE part variations for the "CG".

There's no linkage, so changes in velocity ratios caused by dog-bone changes aren't going to be a concern. Just get a quality shock with the correct, (shorter) eye -to-eye length fitted, see your favourite suspension dude to change spring rates up front and lift the forks a tad and organise a trip to Tauranga to get the seat scuptured to Mom-arse specifications. Done.

Unless there's something else different, like a swingarm shock mount. Bet there isn't.

**Crisis management** · 22nd February 2011, 10:57

A quick Google brings up this.....

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Foru...t-Lowering-Kit

Not being a purveyor of Buells this may be a different model but the suspension is all similar....

**MadDuck** · 22nd February 2011, 11:23

Originally Posted by MSTRS

But wasn't it determined that your SV was made from the recycled Christine?

Jeepers you are not wrong! Bloody lucky I never got completely tossed off the damn thing.....

**Toaster** · 22nd February 2011, 11:39

Originally Posted by Mom

I am gutted. Back to the drawing board.

Yes, very frustrating indeed. It will happen.... just keep looking. Looking is half the fun. One thing I have found is getting that all important test ride or two in. Half the time it completely changes your mind on something you would have otherwise really wanted or vice-versa.

**Maha** · 22nd February 2011, 15:02

Is a Buell really worth all that effort?
If it were me, I would find a bike that I like and fits and buy it.
But thats me

**MSTRS:Me** · 22nd February 2011, 15:03

A Streetrod is nice and low...

**Laava** · 22nd February 2011, 15:21

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-356385372.htm

**Maha** · 22nd February 2011, 15:27

Originally Posted by MSTRS

A Streetrod is nice and low...

You reckon a trip to ANZA might be a shot?

**Toaster** · 22nd February 2011, 15:59

Originally Posted by Maha

Is a Buell really worth all that effort?
If it were me, I would find a bike that I like and fits and buy it.
But thats me

Me too! Totally agree mate.

**Ocean1** · 22nd February 2011, 16:12

Originally Posted by Maha

Is a Buell really worth all that effort?
If it were me, I would find a bike that I like and fits and buy it.
But thats me

Originally Posted by Toaster

Me too! Totally agree mate.

Some of us fit fuck all standard bikes. Others have firm ideas about what they want in a bike, and while they might not find exactly what they want they have the wherewithall to reshape the bike rather than put up with second best.

Humans tend to shape their environment rather than live twisted. Try it, write down 50 specific variables you want in a bike. Unless you're either very lucky or just prone to well targeted advertising you won't find a bike that meets all 50 points. So why wouldn't you take one of the closer flavours and make it right?

**Maha** · 22nd February 2011, 16:18

I chose my current bike like this...
Wow thats cool, it fits, I can flat foot it, I like it, How much? I'll take it.

Actually, my last three bikes have been bought that way...

**Mom** · 22nd February 2011, 17:56

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Don't think about it, listen to Ocean, he not only is talking sense but knows what he's talking about.

Make sure you end up with the bike that you want, not a "this will do bike".

I wont spend money on something that is not right for the sake of it. It has to be the bike for me

Originally Posted by Maha

Is a Buell really worth all that effort?
If it were me, I would find a bike that I like and fits and buy it.
But thats me

No, I cant ride a standard Buell, but I love them, and would love to own one. I would need to do a lot of investigation into lowering kits, I have heard some real horror stories about lowered bikes. I fit the XB12scg and I cant say that about too many bikes. You never know, I might find another one, meantime the hunt is still on.

Originally Posted by Maha

I chose my current bike like this...
Wow thats cool, it fits, I can flat foot it, I like it, How much? I'll take it.

Actually, my last three bikes have been bought that way...

Flat footed is but a dream for me