Does any one race solo bikes??

**2strokegirl** · 20th May 2007, 10:29

i was just wondering if any chicks out there ride solo bikes... i just turned 17 and i was thinking about getting into racing.

**Devil** · 20th May 2007, 14:10

What do you mean by "solo bikes"?

**Zukin** · 20th May 2007, 14:40

Originally Posted by Devil

What do you mean by "solo bikes"?

Solo bikes (Speedway) as they are commonly referred too

To answer your question, yes I think so?? I am pretty sure there are ladies here in Hawkes Bay that race

Cheers

**Joni** · 20th May 2007, 14:42

When most people talk "solo" they are talking speedway...
However when sidecar guys talk racing, anyone on a "bike" is a solo rider.

So if you mean speedway, Im not sure how many women race that class here on KB :spudwhat:

There are quite a few female motorcycle racers on KB - Keystone19, Goblin, Nicksta, Rashika, Flame...

Keystone leading the pack, doing exceptionally well in F3 in the last round of nationals

**2strokegirl** · 20th May 2007, 18:15

yeah i was refering to speedway solos. i wanted to swing on a sidechair but as i only weigh 45kg im not heavy enough to hold it down.

**Kickaha** · 20th May 2007, 18:35

Originally Posted by 2strokegirl

i wanted to swing on a sidechair but as i only weigh 45kg im not heavy enough to hold it down.

Ride it instead

**Blondini** · 20th May 2007, 18:38

Just do it if thats what you want to do

There is one lady races up in auckland she does really well for herself...And You get the support of everyone too...Go for it I say and keep us informed.I know a few sidecars riders and I reckon you could swing ok I have seen lighter women swinging.They need more younger ones taking it up .

**Motu** · 20th May 2007, 19:01

You could start off on a learner bike - these have XR125 or 200 motors and go pretty damn well for their size.Kim has been riding at Rosebank for several years,she down sized one season to a Honda powered bike,still running in B Grade and didn't loose too much pace,then she went back to the big bike.She has ridden in the USA too,got a pretty good reception as a female rider.Go for it....go to a practice meeting and ride the club bike if they have one.

**Conquiztador** · 20th May 2007, 23:27

Nothing stopping U. And it is not too expensive as a motor sport. I did ride some years ago. The best advise I ever got was: "Just go out there and rev the shit outta it"...

**alley cat** · 21st May 2007, 07:59

Hi there, i believe we have a couple of chickie dirt track racers down here at ruapuna, And they go hard. Give it a go, gotta be safer than dirt sidechairs, and you wont have to split the prize money! Their kevlars are way cool too!

**2strokegirl** · 21st May 2007, 08:54

lol. if i was to do sidechair i would only want to swing i wouldnt want the responsibility of the other persons life in my hands plus my dad isnt to keen on leting me swing. i think il go for it. il give one of the guys a ring that do it here and see if i can set up a ride.

**Kickaha** · 21st May 2007, 09:39

Originally Posted by 2strokegirl

lol. if i was to do sidechair i would only want to swing i wouldnt want the responsibility of the other persons life in my hands

The swinger has as much responsibility for the riders life as the rider has for the swingers, they aren't just there for the ride!

**Grahameeboy** · 21st May 2007, 09:43

Only McJim...........well after yesterday anyway

**Blondini** · 21st May 2007, 22:42

Originally Posted by 2strokegirl

lol. if i was to do sidechair i would only want to swing i wouldnt want the responsibility of the other persons life in my hands plus my dad isnt to keen on leting me swing. i think il go for it. il give one of the guys a ring that do it here and see if i can set up a ride.

Good stuff ..Let us know how you get on ..