To Big ??

**Sensei** · 12th September 2005, 21:04

Road back on Sunday with some Lady's from here that belong to the Wima riding group & must say there are afew small Ladys that ride big bikes . One rides a CBR1000RR the other a SV1000 both are very short & of course very light one about 45kg's fully geared up . As I followed one on her CBR1000RR I noticed that when she went over bump's in the road the back end came of the road as there was not enough weight to hold it down . I believe both bikes have had their suspension lowered so they can touch the ground . Now I know you can buy what you want but when is the bike to big to be safely ridden & how small is to small to on a 1000cc bike that you have to have lowered to put your feet onto the road ? . Have road with most of these ladys for a few years & they have had afew off's in that time but are very good rider's still . But I know if somethig happend they more than likely wouldn't beable to stop or control their bike due to their small body weight & height . What's everyone thought's on this ?

**XTC** · 12th September 2005, 21:06

It's obvious isn't it.... Women shouldn't even ride bikes.... What are they doing out of the kitchen????

**eliot-ness** · 12th September 2005, 21:10

Mmm How big is Rossi???????

**Big Dave** · 12th September 2005, 21:11

They should buy decent shocks with suitable spring weights.

I hate watching those poor wimmen who struggle with a springer or heritage etc because it's what hubby wants her to ride - not what she can manoeuvre.

**Marmoot** · 12th September 2005, 21:13

Originally Posted by XTC

It's obvious isn't it.... Women shouldn't even ride bikes.... What are they doing out of the kitchen????

what are u talking about? There is nothing sexier than females in tight leather.......or lace.....or both......

**Big Dave** · 12th September 2005, 21:17

Originally Posted by eliot-ness

Mmm How big is Rossi???????

When he wins a few more he'll be as big a Doohan - still a ways to go before Agostini.

**Motig** · 12th September 2005, 21:23

So as well as cc restrictions you want height and weight restrictions?Seriously if someones happy and enjoying their ride whats it matter?

**Sensei** · 12th September 2005, 21:23

Originally Posted by eliot-ness

Mmm How big is Rossi???????

He's over 6ft & about 68kg's

**Sensei** · 12th September 2005, 21:26

Originally Posted by Motig

So as well as cc restrictions you want height and weight restrictions?Seriously if someones happy and enjoying their ride whats it matter?

I was asking about the safety of small people on big bikes not restrictions
etc

**Zed** · 12th September 2005, 21:30

Originally Posted by Sensei

Road back on Sunday with some Lady's from here that belong to the Wima riding group & must say there are afew small Ladys that ride big bikes...

What's everyone thought's on this ?

Sounds like common sense talk to me Sensei.

The few female riders I know, mostly through KB, are very aware of this issue and usually ride bikes that more suit their size & weight. But hey, each to her own!