Think I'll have to admit defeat.

**scumdog** · 8th November 2009, 11:26

Originally Posted by rosie631

Yeah, maybe. I do know, I'm sick of watching everyone disappear in front of me as soon as we hit the twisties.

Try a 1200 Sportster, preferably a newer one and even better if a 1200 'S'.

Chalk and cheese compared with a Superglide - I know, I've ridden both.

And it may not be the bike - it may be you and regardless of bike make/model you may still see everyone disappear in the twisties.

But even if they do, who cares as long as you get there.

**Molly** · 8th November 2009, 13:54

Someone mentioned a Victory. There's a bloody nice one at Christchurch Motorcycles at the moment. About $17k. Think it's the 8ball but I'm not too up on the models. VERY nice bike though I have to say.

**AllanB** · 8th November 2009, 14:25

Originally Posted by rosie631

The testride on the SE was my first time back on a bike after my crash. So probably didn't give it a fair try. Just felt a bit flimsy or something.

Pop down to Street & Sport for another ride.
Also try a Speedmaster or America if you like the cruiser styling.

One day I'd like to do my own twist on a T100 - strip it down to basics. Cool.

Watching your comments since you've had the new HD, I'd have to say it's not grown on you, and after 3,000 kms if it was going to fit you and vice versa it would have. Consequently I think it's a good call to make the move and change. If you have the coin it is pointless carrying on with something that you should be really enjoying and you are not.

One of those new Ducati Monster 696 thingies will keep you honest in the twisties! Not quite a cruiser though

**Trudes** · 8th November 2009, 14:39

OMG yes! DO take one of the new Monsters for a ride! They are super comfy and very low and light so us shorties can paddle ourselves around easily and best of all handle beautifully and are a ton of fun!

**Sidewinder** · 8th November 2009, 14:49

Originally Posted by Trudes

OMG yes! DO take one of the new Monsters for a ride! They are super comfy and very low and light so us shorties can paddle ourselves around easily and best of all handle beautifully and are a ton of fun!

haha so are fxr150's!

**Trudes** · 8th November 2009, 15:07

Originally Posted by Sidewinder

haha so are fxr150's!

True, three huge differences though; power, style and Ducati!!

**Sidewinder** · 8th November 2009, 15:09

Originally Posted by Trudes

True, three huge differences though; power, style and Ducati!!

oh yea forgot the fxr wont crap its self lol

**xknuts** · 8th November 2009, 17:10

Originally Posted by Molly

Someone mentioned a Victory. There's a bloody nice one at Christchurch Motorcycles at the moment. About $17k. Think it's the 8ball but I'm not too up on the models. VERY nice bike though I have to say.

If its orange & silver its an 04 Vegas, 8Ball is black with low chrome.
Anyway have a sit on that, then test it.
Low centre of gravity, with excellent handling.
Also you can buy a Vegas "Low". reset front foot controls and even lower stance.

**ukusa** · 8th November 2009, 21:31

Originally Posted by rosie631

Well, it looks like the Harley's for sale. Have never really fully got my confidence back after my accident in June. Went out and bought another superglide and have done over 3000ks on her but I'm just finding her too big and heavy for me. I have had a life time love of Harleys and this is my 4th one. I love this one too but I'm just not able to ride her the way she should be ridden. In fact it feels more like the bike is riding me than the other way round. Only problem is I don't really know what other bike will do it for me. Took the new bonnie with the small front wheel out a few months ago and didn't really enjoy it. I think the T100 may be more me. Am hoping to test ride one of those next week.

Oh the fun of test rides. Make the most of it, test as many as you can. There's bound to be something you will enjoy enough to want.

**Molly** · 8th November 2009, 21:41

Originally Posted by xknuts

If its orange & silver its an 04 Vegas, 8Ball is black with low chrome.

It's black. Has PM style wheels (could be PM wheels for all I know).

As for the Ducati. That'd be quite a departure. Great brakes, handling, exhaust note. No harm in taking one for a spin. Just don't look down your nose at all us dinosaurs when you're a stylee-Italian Euro chick... ;-)

**6ft5** · 9th November 2009, 16:01

Originally Posted by rosie631

Thanks for that Flip. You are probably right. Be a good idea to do an advanced course before i consider the other options. I felt like I rode ok on my other bike but feel like shit on this one. But it probably is me and not the bike.

After I had my accident and decided to get back on, I went to my instructor friend, he had me ride suzi 150 around a car park around obstacles using only one hand until I had the confidence and balance to do it with my eyes closed. Only after that did I feel happy to take out my first bike (Suzi M109R and others) and feel confident that I had not lost the capability and eventually bought a Road King. Since that time it has taken me a good 6 months and many kms to feel totally in control. And yes the bikeis heavy and I have to take care not to lean it too far standing still as the weight can be too much. I am with some of the previous KBers find a good instructor, get him/her to build your confidence and then decide if you still want to keep the bike or not.

**xknuts** · 9th November 2009, 16:21

Originally Posted by 6ft5

I am with some of the previous KBers find a good instructor, get him/her to build your confidence and then decide if you still want to keep the bike or not.

After 42 years of non stop motorcycle ownership I did the "Otago Ride Right Course" last Sunday.
All I can say is "Awesome". I learnt sooooooooooooo much.

Based on theory, then practical training using ones own bike it's a must for all
levels of ability.

**6ft5** · 9th November 2009, 16:25

Originally Posted by xknuts

After 42 years of non stop motorcycle ownership I did the "Otago Ride Right Course" last Sunday.
All I can say is "Awesome". I learnt sooooooooooooo much.

Based on theory, then practical training using ones own bike it's a must for all
levels of ability.

Give that man a beer

**Molly** · 9th November 2009, 18:34

Originally Posted by xknuts

After 42 years of non stop motorcycle ownership I did the "Otago Ride Right Course" last Sunday.
All I can say is "Awesome". I learnt sooooooooooooo much.

Based on theory, then practical training using ones own bike it's a must for all
levels of ability.

I'd like to do something like that. Is there one on offer in Christchurch that anybody would recommend?

Rosie. You want to sign up for something like that? I'll go along too.