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Samurai · 10-26-2006, 06:11 AM

Kay,

kay · 10-26-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by c50tiger

Welcome, Kay - any friend of Hama's is a friend of mine

Thank you!! It's real nice to come as a newbie and have somebody who calls you a friend. : )

kay · 10-26-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas68

Welcome Kay. Appears that you've really embraced the sport. Good to have you.
Welcome to the long list of newbs.

sniff sniff...I don't think it's chicken...you might be right Don.
He's definitely got the reply button figured out.

Darren, thanks!!
Yes, I just LOVE bikes, the rides, the excitement, the joy and....all the friends I've made.

kay · 10-26-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rice Burner

Kay,

Thanks Rice Burner! But mind you, nobody's going to understand THAT.

kay · 10-26-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

Welcome Kay glad you joined us.

Thanks to you too, Don! I'm already loving it here!

Uncle B · 10-26-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kay

Thanks to you too, Don! I'm already loving it here!

Howdy Neighbor welcome aboard Kay

c50tiger · 10-26-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kay

Thanks Rice Burner! But mind you, nobody's going to understand THAT.

Well, I think I've got the general intent... although I'm still slooooooowly learning kanji (wish I had thought to study Japanese about 20+ years ago, might have been easier for my brain to asborb

).. I do better with Keitai even if it does take 3 times as long to write the same thing

Samurai · 10-26-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by c50tiger

Well, I think I've got the general intent... although I'm still slooooooowly learning kanji (wish I had thought to study Japanese about 20+ years ago, might have been easier for my brain to asborb

).. I do better with Keitai even if it does take 3 times as long to write the same thing

Well, my brain is in spongy but it sponges up only Sake to ruin a lot of brain-cells

kay · 10-27-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle B

Howdy Neighbor welcome aboard Kay

Thank you, Uncle B!! BTW, am I the only one who LOVES the word "uncle"? It sends off such warm vibes!

c50tiger, the kanji means "congratulations on joining" or simply "welcome".

Rice Burner could have responded himself, but since it's Friday night here, I gathered his brains have already sucked up some "sake". Hehe.

**drgibson** · 10-27-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kay

c50tiger, the kanji means "congratulations on joining" or simply "welcome".

Darn I was going to go with Rock, paper, scissors...

bajaraider · 10-27-2006, 01:38 PM

welcome to the jungle!
welcome all newcomers.
Enjoy the forum, post and ride often.
Keep the shiny side up!

c50tiger · 10-27-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kay

c50tiger, the kanji means "congratulations on joining" or simply "welcome".

祝 was easy, 入 I got ok, that last character threw me off a bit... I'm blaming RB's penmanship

Samurai · 10-27-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by c50tiger

祝 was easy, 入 I got ok, that last character threw me off a bit... I'm blaming RB's penmanship

Tiger, can you stop hitting me now, I got enough headache from yesterday's TGIF local joint.

MidnightD · 10-29-2006, 08:02 AM

Hi!

I'm planning on buying my first bike next weekend - Suzuki M50. I'm a short gal, so have to get it lowered about 2". Also have to figure out something to do with the hydrolic clutch lever - I can't reach it - ok, well, the tip of my fingers barely brushes it, but no way could I drive in that condition. So, that is my first quest - has anyone had something custom made for that purpose?

Just finished the MSF course yesterday - was told I'm "a natural" - not sure what to think of that...

Hubby bought a Suzuki SV650 yesterday - being delivered Tuesday.

Looking forward to the wealth of knowledge here!

**inspiron** · 10-29-2006, 10:02 AM

to everyone.

MidnightD, why buy a bike that you need to mod before you can ride it? Have you looked at other models that may be better fitted to your size?

I'm just asking because changing the shape of the handlebars will have an effect on the way the bike handles...

**Clint** · 10-29-2006, 11:28 AM

Welcome to everyone in the last 23 pages.

kay · 10-29-2006, 06:33 PM

Hi! I'm a short gal too (4ft9) so I know what you mean. Inspiron, I don't think it's a handle bar matter. The clutch lever is simply a bit too far and difficult to reach when you don't have hands that are big enough.

I had them moved closer to the handle bar. Usually all bikes will have a little room for adjustment and you can actually have it moved closer. Just ask the dealer and he can do it for you.

If that is still not close enough, well you just need to get used to it, which usually you will. But you'll find that your left hand will get VERY tired after a long ride, but again, as you get used to the machine your left hand will get stronger and you'll be able to manage it.

Hope I can be of some help as I've gone through most of what you are and will be experiencing.

Good luck!

Uncle B · 10-29-2006, 07:24 PM

I don’t think that it is a matter of the lady’s hands being big enough as it is their fingers are a wee-bit short to comfortably extend over the clutch and break levers.

Burnerman · 10-29-2006, 08:43 PM

HEY THERE
new member here. burnerman from boston. currentky driving 06 stratoliner s seems pretty good so far. going to take me a while to learn this posting and stuff (not very computer saavy)

c50tiger · 10-29-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rice Burner

Tiger, can you stop hitting me now, I got enough headache from yesterday's TGIF local joint.

LOL - I trust your head has ceased swelling by now - if not, I recommend 迎え酒

10-27-2006, 01:38 PM	#1051 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,030	welcome to the jungle! welcome all newcomers. Enjoy the forum, post and ride often. Keep the shiny side up! __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

10-29-2006, 10:02 AM	#1055 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,779	to everyone. MidnightD, why buy a bike that you need to mod before you can ride it? Have you looked at other models that may be better fitted to your size? I'm just asking because changing the shape of the handlebars will have an effect on the way the bike handles... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

10-29-2006, 07:24 PM	#1058 (permalink)
Uncle B Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,098	I don’t think that it is a matter of the lady’s hands being big enough as it is their fingers are a wee-bit short to comfortably extend over the clutch and break levers. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

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10-26-2006, 06:11 AM	#1041 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: ST250E & Royal Enfield Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 636	Kay,

10-29-2006, 08:02 AM	#1054 (permalink)
MidnightD Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Location: CO Posts: 3	Hi! I'm planning on buying my first bike next weekend - Suzuki M50. I'm a short gal, so have to get it lowered about 2". Also have to figure out something to do with the hydrolic clutch lever - I can't reach it - ok, well, the tip of my fingers barely brushes it, but no way could I drive in that condition. So, that is my first quest - has anyone had something custom made for that purpose? Just finished the MSF course yesterday - was told I'm "a natural" - not sure what to think of that... Hubby bought a Suzuki SV650 yesterday - being delivered Tuesday. Looking forward to the wealth of knowledge here!

10-29-2006, 06:33 PM	#1057 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	Hi! I'm a short gal too (4ft9) so I know what you mean. Inspiron, I don't think it's a handle bar matter. The clutch lever is simply a bit too far and difficult to reach when you don't have hands that are big enough. I had them moved closer to the handle bar. Usually all bikes will have a little room for adjustment and you can actually have it moved closer. Just ask the dealer and he can do it for you. If that is still not close enough, well you just need to get used to it, which usually you will. But you'll find that your left hand will get VERY tired after a long ride, but again, as you get used to the machine your left hand will get stronger and you'll be able to manage it. Hope I can be of some help as I've gone through most of what you are and will be experiencing. Good luck!

10-29-2006, 08:43 PM	#1059 (permalink)
Burnerman Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 Stratoliner, 72 Triumph Location: Boston Posts: 8	HEY THERE new member here. burnerman from boston. currentky driving 06 stratoliner s seems pretty good so far. going to take me a while to learn this posting and stuff (not very computer saavy)

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