Ideas on bikes please.

[Tink]

Is there any other kind of bike?

THERE YA GO!!!Prove my point.. duc monster for me...

[varminter]

Well, thank you all for that, it's given me something to think about. Regarding the high pillion seats, I think she's talking about some of the bikes where the pillion looks heaps higher than the rider. She's been on the back of bikes before, old boyfriends, (in both senses) and professes to like it, won't want one of her own so can't go down that track. Thanks again and if it ever stops raining the bike testing will start.

Yes, I do ride in the rain, I ride every day, but 'er indoors is somewhat fussy.

[gatch]

Get what ever you like the best, then weld on some bosses for a side chair..

[varminter]

Ah yes, just see her sitting there, peering over the top of her handbag. Are you trying to get me killed.

[hospitalfood]

although I've been riding for eighteen months I hardly consider myself experienced.

I’m looking for a bigger bike, this problem is compounded by the wife, she wants to ride pillion

do you consider yourself experienced enough to take your wife's life in your hands friend ?

if you do some of the older universal jap motorcycles have almost flat seats and a forward lean for the rider.

[hospitalfood]

Is there any other kind of bike?

there is, but they are reliable and have long maintenance intervals.

[varminter]

You make a good point and the answer is I don't know...but she's pushing (me, not the bike) As I say, I ride every day regardless of the weather, plus a trip out at weekends if it's not pissing down. I have also been driving for more than 40 years so I usually know what the numpties are going to do before they do it, I'm also a careful driver/rider, cautious is what the bloke said when he took me for my class 2 last year. That said, life's a risky business.

[jafar]

As your going from a 250 & have limited experience you might be better off looking at a mid sized cruiser & getting one with a sissy bar & decent seats. The Star 650 or Honda vt 750 perhaps? There are several bikes in the mid size that will suit your needs.

[backinthesaddle]

You make a good point and the answer is I don't know...but she's pushing (me, not the bike) As I say, I ride every day regardless of the weather, plus a trip out at weekends if it's not pissing down. I have also been driving for more than 40 years so I usually know what the numpties are going to do before they do it, I'm also a careful driver/rider, cautious is what the bloke said when he took me for my class 2 last year. That said, life's a risky business.

What sort of Price Tag are you looking for? The Suzuki GSF650F are good value for money and a logicle step up if thats your style.

[varminter]

Price range to be decided by 'her who must be obeyed' gotta convince her the 250 ain't up to it first.

[AllanB]

Regarding test rides - got on your own first. Find something you like then try her on the back second/third time out. Remember take it easy with her on the back as the bike will be set up for a rider only unless the shop is nice enough to tighten up the suspension for the passenger.

[Insanity_rules]

there is, but they are reliable and have long maintenance intervals.

Yeah but riding a BMW is like screwing an ugly chick. Technically its the same activity as screwing a super model but its so much better with the super model.

[Milts]

Thought of something along the lines of a ZZR600?

[varminter]

Yes I have indeed, looks rather nice to me.