What bike for Mom?

[Motu]

There is one motorcycle manufacturer that has always made bikes specifically for short people...they make a low version of one of their standard bikes.But of course you would never consider a bike from those who have gone out of their way to consider short people should be able to ride.

[Ocean1]

675 Street Triple or if they are a bit $$$$$$$ maybe a ER6 n or f. Both are a nice upright position but not cruiserish

Yup the ER6 devices are a damn fine bit of kit. Good for ducks also.

[Maha]

There is one motorcycle manufacturer that has always made bikes specifically for short people...they make a low version of one of their standard bikes.But of course you would never consider a bike from those who have gone out of their way to consider short people should be able to ride.

That new low Harley is pretty cool, non forward controls eh?

[Toaster]

The BB has a seat height of 780mm, and is 600ccs of raw powa

I am not a cruiser rider, nor a sport bike rider so I am looking for something in between.

Raw what? hehehe.... BIKE SHOPPING!!!! My favorite pastime.

Great to hear you are working again Anne. All the best for that and for looking for a bike that suits your needs.

[Edbear]

So, it appears that the time has come. I want to upgrade my wheels. Much as I love The BB, I have served my time on her and I need something much more reliable.

I have a new job that involves a bit of a commute, with the current cost of petrol I can not see myself driving the car back and forward for very long. One tiny, weeny problem though...

I am a short arse I dont have a HUGE amount of money to spend and I want something reliable that has a bit of spark. I know we have talked about this before but fresh eyes and all that. The BB has a seat height of 780mm, and is 600ccs of raw powa

I am not a cruiser rider, nor a sport bike rider so I am looking for something in between. Has anyone seen anything recently that might fit the bill? I dont want a little bike, I could not think of anything worse, I want to travel on this bike not just commute. All my riding is open road stuff with a little bit of traffic to contend with from time to time.

Darn! I know just the bike... Lotsa grunt, best handling cruiser, 60mpg, carry all your gear anywhere, anytime, low to the ground with lots of room, looks fabulous... Cage drivers think you're a cop coming up behind them... You're welcome to visit and try it on for size... About time you two popped in again anyway...

[MadDuck]

.... non forward controls eh?

Is that "TradeMark" terminology to HD?

[wysper]

Zuki GS500 2 cylinder

+1 on this, I had the GS500E a while back, naked one. It was great fun, a good commuter and was very reliable. Could go pretty quick when it needed to too.

Don't like the fully faired new ones so much.

[Edbear]

Is that "TradeMark" terminology to HD?

Or does he mean the controls are backward...?

[EJK]

What's ya budget range?

[Edbear]

+1 on this, I had the GS500E a while back, naked one. It was great fun, a good commuter and was very reliable. Could go pretty quick when it needed to too.

Don't like the fully faired new ones so much.

I do, I think they look great!

[BMWST?]

as has already been said Suzuki gs 500,or

[skinman]

HD sportys quite low, I mean 'to tall to be a hobbit' rides one & she is way shorter than you

[FJRider]

Ther's a few of these around ...



Oh ..... the RF900's are pretty good machine ... not too tall in the saddle area either.

I would suggest an FJ1200 ... but you're not used to that amount of PURE power ...

[Mom]

There is one motorcycle manufacturer that has always made bikes specifically for short people...they make a low version of one of their standard bikes.But of course you would never consider a bike from those who have gone out of their way to consider short people should be able to ride.

Eh? I would have turned to the dark side a while ago, Anniversay Night Rod. Maybe I should arrange a test ride?

Raw what? hehehe.... BIKE SHOPPING!!!! My favorite pastime.

Great to hear you are working again Anne. All the best for that and for looking for a bike that suits your needs.

Shut Up with the raw what? It has MOAR POWA ok?

I am being a few weeks previous here, but man I have been hanging out to be in a position to change my wheels. Give me a couple of pay days and ummmmmmm...

Darn! I know just the bike... Lotsa grunt, best handling cruiser, 60mpg, carry all your gear anywhere, anytime, low to the ground with lots of room, looks fabulous... Cage drivers think you're a cop coming up behind them... You're welcome to visit and try it on for size... About time you two popped in again anyway...

Oh Eddybear...

Your bike is lovely jubbley, but too big for this little gal. Yes my feet hit the ground, but the reach is a bit bigger than I am used to. Maybe I can take it for a ride soon?

Is that "TradeMark" terminology to HD?

I thought all you needed to do to ride a tractor was to be able to get into the rythmn...PO-TAE-TOE-PO-TAE-TOE. Only time you needed to be worried was when the words did nt come evenly

+1 on this, I had the GS500E a while back, naked one. It was great fun, a good commuter and was very reliable. Could go pretty quick when it needed to too.

Don't like the fully faired new ones so much.

Can you find me a linky/piccy? Mom is in full lazy mode tonight...pinot gris

HD sportys quite low, I mean 'to tall to be a hobbit' rides one & she is way shorter than you

Yeah, sporties. Yeear, but no, but yeear, but no, but.... mmmmmmmm

[HenryDorsetCase]

So, it appears that the time has come. I want to upgrade my wheels. Much as I love The BB, I have served my time on her and I need something much more reliable.

I have a new job that involves a bit of a commute, with the current cost of petrol I can not see myself driving the car back and forward for very long. One tiny, weeny problem though...

I am a short arse I dont have a HUGE amount of money to spend and I want something reliable that has a bit of spark. I know we have talked about this before but fresh eyes and all that. The BB has a seat height of 780mm, and is 600ccs of raw powa

I am not a cruiser rider, nor a sport bike rider so I am looking for something in between. Has anyone seen anything recently that might fit the bill? I dont want a little bike, I could not think of anything worse, I want to travel on this bike not just commute. All my riding is open road stuff with a little bit of traffic to contend with from time to time.

Vespa GTS300. Sportzone down here had one that is under a year old for seven grand.

I'll ride it up for you

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-351912296.htm