A bike for the wife? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

rathr-b-cruisin · 03-14-2007, 10:08 AM

After getting out my bike yesterday my wife was leaning on the seat and commented on how she forgot how big it was, of course my response was it hasnt been that long. Anyway, back to the bike, She said that she couldnt imagine women riding a bike that size. She thought it was too heavy. I told her they make smaller ones so i immediatly got online and showed her pix of a gz250, a virago, and a honda rebel. Now i think she's thinking about it, but she's still a little afraid of "keeping it up". I told her it stays up on its own but you have to lean it to turn it. But i think maybe this year or next i'll get her on one.
If your wife, or girl, rides what does she have?

**intimid8er** · 03-14-2007, 10:10 AM

My wife rides an S40/Savage.

However, other good recommendations are.

Honda VLX 600 (excellent bike for ladies).

V-Star 650.

Apertureguy · 03-14-2007, 10:15 AM

A Honda 250 cc scooter...its all automatic...all she does is get on it & twist her wrist.

**intimid8er** · 03-14-2007, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apertureguy

...all she does is get on it & twist her wrist.

The mood I'm in today....you ought to consider typing statements like that!

Jammer · 03-14-2007, 10:17 AM

My g/f has a Yamaha Vstar 650 Classic. Your girl I would think have no trouble holding that one up. What I notice with my cruiser which weighs over 600 lbs...when I tip it over and try lifting it up..I think the cruiser is easier than my Gixxer. Maybe it's because it's lower.

Time4me2ride · 03-14-2007, 11:02 AM

My wife only rides pillion, but my daughter rides. She has an Intruder 800, the older version of the Boulevard S50. She is 5'3" and about 115, but she has handled the bike pretty well. She even picked it up after dropping it once, if you use your legs for power it really isn't that hard for a lady to pick up a small to mid-weight cruiser.

tallannie · 03-14-2007, 11:22 AM

.... I am a wife....and I ride the C50. I am strong and have long legs... 34" inseam tho.

Jammer · 03-14-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallannie

.... I am a wife....and I ride the C50. I am strong and have long legs... 34" inseam tho.

That's a good description of a wife

tallannie · 03-14-2007, 11:38 AM

... very good..

kstateskier · 03-14-2007, 12:54 PM

Jammer are you saying the 650 Classic is a girl bike? GRRRRR!

JK!

dcstrng · 03-14-2007, 02:26 PM

They’re all heavy until the rider gets used to the balance... very few of us can dead-lift even a smaller 400# scoot... and with the right technique I’ve seen some fairly petit and famine riders (well, only one...) pick up a full-boat bagger – without the right technique, it is rough on defensive linemen... I understand the mental impediments and the psychological attraction toward lighter weight, but the question isn’t weigh it’s balance... technique, technique... which can be learned – indeed it must be, or they’ll all feel difficult.

SoCalCruisin · 03-14-2007, 02:36 PM

My girlfriend rides a Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD and loves it so far. I enjoy taking it out too, very light and nimble. She will probably take over my C50T when I get my touring bike.

Ext1jdh · 03-14-2007, 02:39 PM

Did someone say chick bike?

**intimid8er** · 03-14-2007, 02:40 PM

snicker-snicker

Jammer · 03-14-2007, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rathr-b-cruisin

After getting out my bike yesterday my wife was leaning on the seat and commented on how she forgot how big it was, of course my response was it hasnt been that long. Anyway, back to the bike, She said that she couldnt imagine women riding a bike that size. She thought it was too heavy. I told her they make smaller ones so i immediatly got online and showed her pix of a gz250, a virago, and a honda rebel. Now i think she's thinking about it, but she's still a little afraid of "keeping it up". I told her it stays up on its own but you have to lean it to turn it. But i think maybe this year or next i'll get her on one.
If your wife, or girl, rides what does she have?

Rathr I thought of something else. Next time comment when she says that the seat is bigger...that..."It's not the seat My Love, it just that your backside is so small."

robertc729 · 03-14-2007, 07:34 PM

My wife rides a vstar 650.

EasyE · 03-14-2007, 11:19 PM

My wife takes her MSF course next month, but we just picked up a 1999 Honda Rebel with 3500 miles on it. Perfect to start on and when she's ready she'll get my '06 C50c so I can pick up an M50.

SNAFU · 03-14-2007, 11:51 PM

My wife rides a GZ250.

ORBrit · 03-15-2007, 02:56 AM

My wife takes her MSF in 2 weeks and she has a 2006 Rebel 250 sitting in the garage. My 450 Rebel may be around for her to progress to - but I may sell it soon. She may want to ride my S50 when she's bored of the Rebel. If she likes it, I'll probably trade up - or we may see if she likes the Yamaha Vstar 650 Custom or Classic - her dad just bought an 07 650 Classic yesterday.

Brokenfin · 03-15-2007, 04:27 AM

My wife also wants a bike so I've been showing her the Suzuki C40.

03-14-2007, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 330	A bike for the wife? After getting out my bike yesterday my wife was leaning on the seat and commented on how she forgot how big it was, of course my response was it hasnt been that long. Anyway, back to the bike, She said that she couldnt imagine women riding a bike that size. She thought it was too heavy. I told her they make smaller ones so i immediatly got online and showed her pix of a gz250, a virago, and a honda rebel. Now i think she's thinking about it, but she's still a little afraid of "keeping it up". I told her it stays up on its own but you have to lean it to turn it. But i think maybe this year or next i'll get her on one. If your wife, or girl, rides what does she have?

03-14-2007, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,092	My wife rides an S40/Savage. However, other good recommendations are. Honda VLX 600 (excellent bike for ladies). V-Star 650. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

03-14-2007, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jammer Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2004 GSXR 750, 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak, 2007 Susuzki DRZ400s Location: York, Pennsylvania Posts: 868	My g/f has a Yamaha Vstar 650 Classic. Your girl I would think have no trouble holding that one up. What I notice with my cruiser which weighs over 600 lbs...when I tip it over and try lifting it up..I think the cruiser is easier than my Gixxer. Maybe it's because it's lower. __________________ 2004 Gixxer 750 2003 Mean Streak 1500 2007 DRZ400S Location: York, Pennsylvania

03-14-2007, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Time4me2ride Sprocket Pilot Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 846	My wife only rides pillion, but my daughter rides. She has an Intruder 800, the older version of the Boulevard S50. She is 5'3" and about 115, but she has handled the bike pretty well. She even picked it up after dropping it once, if you use your legs for power it really isn't that hard for a lady to pick up a small to mid-weight cruiser. __________________ Carpe equus ferrum

03-14-2007, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
tallannie Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,120	.... I am a wife....and I ride the C50. I am strong and have long legs... 34" inseam tho. __________________ .... Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

03-14-2007, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,267	A Honda 250 cc scooter...its all automatic...all she does is get on it & twist her wrist.

03-14-2007, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
tallannie Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,120	... very good.. __________________ .... Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

03-14-2007, 12:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
kstateskier In Training Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2006 Yamaha V Star Classic Silverado Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 115	Jammer Jammer are you saying the 650 Classic is a girl bike? GRRRRR! JK! __________________ KstateSkier - Springfield, MO - 2006 Yamaha VStar 650

03-14-2007, 02:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
dcstrng Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: `99 Nomad`96 FLHT Location: Colonial Beach, VA Posts: 182	They’re all heavy until the rider gets used to the balance... very few of us can dead-lift even a smaller 400# scoot... and with the right technique I’ve seen some fairly petit and famine riders (well, only one...) pick up a full-boat bagger – without the right technique, it is rough on defensive linemen... I understand the mental impediments and the psychological attraction toward lighter weight, but the question isn’t weigh it’s balance... technique, technique... which can be learned – indeed it must be, or they’ll all feel difficult. __________________ Larry VROC -- IBA Milwaukee & Metric

03-14-2007, 02:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
SoCalCruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 Yamaha Midnight Royal Star Venture, 2005 Boulevard C50T (For Sale) Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 342	My girlfriend rides a Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD and loves it so far. I enjoy taking it out too, very light and nimble. She will probably take over my C50T when I get my touring bike.

03-14-2007, 02:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Did someone say chick bike? __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

03-14-2007, 02:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,092	snicker-snicker __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

03-14-2007, 07:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,090	My wife rides a vstar 650.

03-14-2007, 11:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
EasyE Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Blue Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 184	My wife takes her MSF course next month, but we just picked up a 1999 Honda Rebel with 3500 miles on it. Perfect to start on and when she's ready she'll get my '06 C50c so I can pick up an M50. __________________ Mine - '06 Blue M50, Cobra Streetrods Slashdowns, Kuryakan Hypercharger blue butterflys and inset, Cobra FI2000, OEM Billet backrest Hers - '06 C50c - Pearl white with ghost flames , Cobra Short backrest

03-14-2007, 11:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	My wife rides a GZ250. __________________

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03-15-2007, 02:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
ORBrit U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	My wife takes her MSF in 2 weeks and she has a 2006 Rebel 250 sitting in the garage. My 450 Rebel may be around for her to progress to - but I may sell it soon. She may want to ride my S50 when she's bored of the Rebel. If she likes it, I'll probably trade up - or we may see if she likes the Yamaha Vstar 650 Custom or Classic - her dad just bought an 07 650 Classic yesterday. __________________

03-15-2007, 04:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
Brokenfin Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 76 Triumph Bonneville, 2004 Triumph Bonneville America, 1982 XL80, 1971 CT90,S40{LS650} Location: Central California Posts: 27	My wife also wants a bike so I've been showing her the Suzuki C40.

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