Ideas for a new bike for maduck

**FROSTY:Me** · 3rd February 2005, 09:01

From her previous thread you can see Maduck aint too happy with her SV650
Its the Nekkid version and the suspension still hasn't been set up for her propperly.
S hows about a few suggestions of bikes for her to look at as replacements.
Important detail is that it needs to be short in the seat height/width department but must be good handling.
At this stage size doesn't matter.
Can we gather the seat height etc info for her so she can make a decision.

**Blakamin** · 3rd February 2005, 10:37

monster......

and no, not coz its a ducati.... mainly because a lot of adjustment is available for height...

**scroter** · 3rd February 2005, 10:57

is the SV650 to high for her or just handles poorly. robert taylor does an upgrade for the front of those for about 1 grand i think.

**Stroker Girl** · 3rd February 2005, 15:08

From a every so slightly biased point of view

, I think the VFR400 NC30 or CBR400RR are both good bikes. The VFR's seat height is quite low, I'm about 5'5 and can put both feet flat on the ground. Its also very compact, easy to manoveur, and has great handling esp. on the twisties. Only down side (for me) is the riding position. Wrists and knees and butt start to get bit sore after 200km.

**Biff** · 3rd February 2005, 15:12

I'd recommend she gave some serious thought to a CB600 (maybe even an FS version) Hornet. Great fun, super smooth, great handling, low ish seat (lower than a sports anyway), well priced and great build quality.

**Paul in NZ** · 3rd February 2005, 15:24

Class...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-21913748.htm

**FROSTY:Me** · 3rd February 2005, 15:24

Originally Posted by scroter

is the SV650 to high for her or just handles poorly. robert taylor does an upgrade for the front of those for about 1 grand i think.

One Major issue for her is she feels the bike is too tall for her. There are a heap of other issues too but that is the biggie

**Blakamin** · 3rd February 2005, 15:28

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Class...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-21913748.htm

I was looking at that, but I want more cc's

**Waylander** · 3rd February 2005, 15:29

if it doesnt matter if cruiser or not you could try a yamaha virago 250 or 750(if you can find one) they are great bikes good handling and good acceleration and a decent enough top speed.

**XTC** · 3rd February 2005, 15:42

BMW F650CS Scarver..... Sweet bike low seat height and should be easy to get a demo ride on one.... Fuel injected too.

**White trash** · 3rd February 2005, 15:52

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Class...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-21913748.htm

I think she wants a bike to ride, not push......

**Hooks** · 3rd February 2005, 16:01

Originally Posted by White trash

I think she wants a bike to ride, not push......

Oh that was cutting .....

Still I reckon there are some good GSXR's out there that would do her well too !!! The 600 is OK for the vertically challenged and has all the shizniks for any rider !! I was hoping to go that way soon myself !! ..... maybe ... kinda .... I hope .... :love2:

**Paul in NZ** · 3rd February 2005, 16:01

Originally Posted by White trash

I think she wants a bike to ride, not push......

I take it back... You just ain't cool anymore man....

Least you would pushing a classy bit of kit! They go prety good them things. A few tricks to learn and they aint no Suzuki for sure (thats just one thing to like) but the are light, easy to ride and more fun than the hall of mirrors in a nudist colonies fun park.

Paul N

**SPman** · 3rd February 2005, 16:10

How about a Gurney Alligator.
Low seat height,140 MPH from a big bore XR650 motor and good handling apparently.
???

**White trash** · 3rd February 2005, 16:14

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

I take it back... You just ain't cool anymore man....

Least you would pushing a classy bit of kit! They go prety good them things. A few tricks to learn and they aint no Suzuki for sure (thats just one thing to like) but the are light, easy to ride and more fun than the hall of mirrors in a nudist colonies fun park.

Paul N

I'm hearin' ya.

I almost bought a 650 Lario as they look just like my dads MK IV only littler. My Dad then proceeded to beat me severely about the ears and I haven't entertained the thought since.

I will, however, one day own a Lario when he's not looking....