motorbikes suggestions for lady learners
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09-07-2018 11:35am#1
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I started out on a CBR250, was perfect for my height (5'2") ... although that was many, many years ago. I now ride an SV650, which I've had lowered. I also wear New Rocks, so that I can reach the ground. I have a pair of the Daytona Ladystar boots, but the lift is only in the heel, so I was on my tippytoes whenever I put my foot down, I'd much prefer the New Rocks with the platform.
Go sit on lots of bikes, see what you feel comfortable on. Best of luck with it
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Remember, you don't need to flat foot both feet to ride. I'd say none of the men can flat foot both feet on this forum, if they can they probably feel like they want a taller bike. Best advise is don't buy anything and do the ibt, your instructor will be able to help you and you can try the school bikes, you'll have a much better understanding of what you need once you've done it.
Two points I'd make along with the above:
1 - You shouldn't need to put both feet down, but many people feel happier when they can. To a great extent, and until you're experienced enough, it's a psychological thing: in reality, even if you can, and your bike starts to tip over, then unless it's a really small bike you're not going to save it anyway.....no point in slipping a disc to save it !!
And we all drop them. Oh yes we do - me, recently, taking it out of the garage....
2 - A bike that is sometimes comfortably 'low' for my point above, can often be uncomfortable to ride, as the dimensions of handlebar-seat-footpeg can be too tight. It is better to do it the other way 'round, but it is - literally :rolleyes: - a balancing act. This is why you see many small riders able to cope with GS's. The on-bike ergos are good, and this is why they're easy to ride. Conversely, and I know one guy at 6'7" who has the opposite problem. The ride height isn't the issue, it's the on-bike dimensions that are important. The 'ergos' link above is good.
In general, cruisers are very 'friendly' to learn on, and inspire confidence, but my 5'3" SO rides an 800cc BMW F GS. Lowered bike, with lowered seat, means that it's nigh-on the size of a 250 heightwise now anyway !!
Her last bike as an SV650, similarly lowered and it was no problem.
She tells me it's not the height necessarily, but the width of the bike/seat that can be the issue. Cruisers are narrow, her GS is narrow, her SV was narrow, so she's got a point there.
Finally, some of the newer smaller bikes aren't actually that small at all- so don't by engine size. Go and sit & try as many as you can. Go to a shop, local bike meet, bike club - most people are happy to let you try them for size.Ode To The Motorist
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