Also know a woman who rides a CBF1000. She can just tippy toe.

Michael

Quote from: adidasguy on October 06, 2012, 01:14:48 PM

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM

Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over?

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.

Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.

Avoid the stress, family fighting and damage to your bike: sign her up for a class. Their bikes are meant to be dropped. She will learn a lot by taking a motorcycle safety class.

Here in the states (most states) it also qualifies you for your license and a discount on insurance.

no stress here, in fact the whole time we were out, we were laughing the whole time.  I knew what to expect so was never going to stress about it.  it also helps that my wife really wants to do it and I want to let her go as slow as she likes.  she's in no hurry and I'm not rushing her.

not really interested in customising the seat, I already have a custom seat guy who did the Bandit (and its brilliant), the GS500 was never intended to be a long term bike originally (though my wife was never going to get her license either ).  its more the weight of the bike that bothers my wife, so we'll be looking at a lighter bike even if the seat height isn't much different.  it will be either a smaller lighter sport bike or maybe even a small trail bike which I'll dual purpose for myself later on as an adventure bike for exploring where road bikes cannot go.

I would recommend just lowering the GS, or getting ether a TW200, or XT225.

My wife started on a TTR125, then XT225, now my GS which I lowered back down for her.

She's 5' even by the way.

Sold it!  And bought an 04 SV650n.  Pics to come later.    Don't worry, I'll still be around.

Quote from: shonole on October 07, 2012, 12:25:20 PM
Sold it!  And bought an 04 SV650n.  Pics to come later.    Don't worry, I'll still be around.

Nice, need pics for sure.
I plan to pick up an 04+ SV this winter. Since my wife has taken over my GS.

Quote from: average on July 29, 2010, 11:12:05 AM
let's see those pics,Mac!!!!

hey average got any pics of the swing arm change and what size is your rear wheel/tyre now ?

rode 2 up on him today. since the bike "belongs" to my fiancee, i never really get to ride it ever. today i picked her up from work on him and stopped to get gas with and average of 57 mpg this time around!!!!

Quote from: dry_humor on October 07, 2012, 05:28:38 PM
rode 2 up on him today. since the bike "belongs" to my fiancee, i never really get to ride it ever. today i picked her up from work on him and stopped to get gas with and average of 57 mpg this time around!!!!

57mpg? What dose that work out to for km(miles) a tank? I get about 400 km a tank...or I used to...I haven't filled up yet sence my new mods...

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 07, 2012, 02:03:49 AM

Quote from: adidasguy on October 06, 2012, 01:14:48 PM

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM

Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over?

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.

Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.

Avoid the stress, family fighting and damage to your bike: sign her up for a class. Their bikes are meant to be dropped. She will learn a lot by taking a motorcycle safety class.

Here in the states (most states) it also qualifies you for your license and a discount on insurance.

no stress here, in fact the whole time we were out, we were laughing the whole time.  I knew what to expect so was never going to stress about it.  it also helps that my wife really wants to do it and I want to let her go as slow as she likes.  she's in no hurry and I'm not rushing her.

not really interested in customising the seat, I already have a custom seat guy who did the Bandit (and its brilliant), the GS500 was never intended to be a long term bike originally (though my wife was never going to get her license either ).  its more the weight of the bike that bothers my wife, so we'll be looking at a lighter bike even if the seat height isn't much different.  it will be either a smaller lighter sport bike or maybe even a small trail bike which I'll dual purpose for myself later on as an adventure bike for exploring where road bikes cannot go.

Small.... lighter....

VTR250
Ninja250
CB400

VTR is the lightest. They can get a move on too.

I know you know, just thought I'd mention them anyways.

Michael

Walked past the bikes and watched the spiders building their cobwebs. Bikes havent moved for 3 weeks

Quote from: mister on October 08, 2012, 01:25:04 AM

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 07, 2012, 02:03:49 AM

Quote from: adidasguy on October 06, 2012, 01:14:48 PM

Quote from: ThatOtherGuy on October 06, 2012, 12:45:56 PM

Quote from: MVent03 on October 06, 2012, 10:11:03 AM
Get hot picking that bike up over and over?

Looks like shes a little too short to have both feet, even toes on the ground. My MSF course had us basically walk the bike using only the clutch and no throttle, slowly working the speed up until we were crossing the parking lot in only a few steps.

Yeah she cannot touch the ground properly.  She's going to try again and if she's still keen, we will buy her a more suitable bike.

Avoid the stress, family fighting and damage to your bike: sign her up for a class. Their bikes are meant to be dropped. She will learn a lot by taking a motorcycle safety class.

Here in the states (most states) it also qualifies you for your license and a discount on insurance.

no stress here, in fact the whole time we were out, we were laughing the whole time.  I knew what to expect so was never going to stress about it.  it also helps that my wife really wants to do it and I want to let her go as slow as she likes.  she's in no hurry and I'm not rushing her.

not really interested in customising the seat, I already have a custom seat guy who did the Bandit (and its brilliant), the GS500 was never intended to be a long term bike originally (though my wife was never going to get her license either ).  its more the weight of the bike that bothers my wife, so we'll be looking at a lighter bike even if the seat height isn't much different.  it will be either a smaller lighter sport bike or maybe even a small trail bike which I'll dual purpose for myself later on as an adventure bike for exploring where road bikes cannot go.

Small.... lighter....

VTR250
Ninja250
CB400

VTR is the lightest. They can get a move on too.

I know you know, just thought I'd mention them anyways.

Michael

The VTR250 seems to be mentioned by quite a few people, might be an option to consider.  Did have a look at a GN250, but it was seriously tired and not all that appealing.

Course there is the all conquering cbr250r

Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 08, 2012, 02:04:07 AM
Course there is the all conquering cbr250r

All conquering? Please...

Quote from: Higgins13 on October 08, 2012, 02:18:21 AM

Quote from: slipperymongoose on October 08, 2012, 02:04:07 AM
Course there is the all conquering cbr250r

All conquering? Please...

Just so you know that was in fact said in sarcasm. Long story. Look for the old thread and you will see.

Quote from: Higgins13 on October 07, 2012, 08:06:40 PM57mpg? What dose that work out to for km(miles) a tank? I get about 400 km a tank...or I used to...I haven't filled up yet sence my new mods...

when we stopped to get gas the trip meter was at 205 miles on the dot. filled up with 3.58 gallons.

205 miles/3.58 gallons = approximately 57.2 mpg

Quote from: dry_humor on October 08, 2012, 05:28:36 AM

Quote from: Higgins13 on October 07, 2012, 08:06:40 PM57mpg? What dose that work out to for km(miles) a tank? I get about 400 km a tank...or I used to...I haven't filled up yet sence my new mods...

when we stopped to get gas the trip meter was at 205 miles on the dot. filled up with 3.58 gallons.

205 miles/3.58 gallons = approximately 57.2 mpg

That's about 330km. Perhaps I get a little more bc I have F model?

possibly. its a naked and she has to negotiate with a lot of traffic around here going to and from school/work. its also got the K&N filter with the full yoshimura system and jetted accordingly, so im sure that knocks it down a few pegs too.

im sure if we did a full cruise ride she would end up getting something outrageous.

I've got a naked and commuting I get well and truly over 300kms per tank (ex reserve) and often over 350kms.  On long rides on the highway I get a potential 400kms plus, adding the reserve tank, potentially well over 500kms and one run I could have achieved just shy of 600kms on a standard 20litre tank (incl reserve).  I keep detailed records of my mileage so I know.  I won't specify the MPG as our gallons are different in Australia.  I still calculate the MPG on the spreadsheet as I can (just another column) and I know its relativity to other vehicles I've owned in the past.

Washed it, cleaned lubed the chain, checked the tire pressure, installed Cramp Buster.

Just rolled past 10,000 miles!

(only 5k of them were mine though...)