Wifey got motorcycle license... now what bike?

joyflyin · 07-20-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SPORTY LADY

Hi . I Got My Safety Class Completion Card In The Mail Today So I Went Straight To The License Place And Made It Official. I'm Glad All That Waiting Is Over. Now I Just Need Time To Ride.

Congratulations. I'm with you on wanting to ride. I've been on the road, & I just want to get home & take the bike for a spin.

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Originally Posted by TexasJohn

I took my girlfriend to Sturgis and we rode out on the bike. We had got to talking about her getting her license. Well by the time we got home from the trip she was wanting her own bike. She's 5'6 and we bought her a a softail duece which she loves dearly. To tell the truth.. so do I because I ride it from time to time

That story sounds very familiar! I went to Sturgis, trailered 5 bikes & a hot air balloon, but we had a ball. I had a dual sport at the time, but by the time I left, I realized that I kept checking out the deuce. I would see a bike I liked & ask what it was, and most of the time it was the deuce. I'm 5'7" and the bike seems to fit me well. And, hubby likes to ride my deuce also. Hmmm, but he doesn't want to share his, he's afraid I'll like it so he won't ride mine much. LOL

Heritage Hank · 07-21-2008, 01:27 PM

My wife is also hight challanged and ended up with the 883 low. Personally, I didn't like the bike at all as I felt like there was nothing under me. I agree that buying used is the best bet. Get something that she can be comfortable on but can upgrade later. The Softail deluxe sits low and is very well balanced. Get an older one, have it lowered even more if necessary. I hate to use the word, but Yamaha has some decent mid sized bikes that may interest her.

Old Shadow · 07-21-2008, 11:03 PM

Could be me but my wife hates to ride. Do you realize (and some will!) how nice that is!

enormousdwarf · 07-22-2008, 12:12 AM

i was at the dealer pickin up some parts with my fiance and she started looking at some of the bikes they had. One of the salesmen came over and noticed she is only 4'10". he said they could order her any bike specially lowered for her.

Hobbit · 07-22-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by enormousdwarf

i was at the dealer pickin up some parts with my fiance and she started looking at some of the bikes they had. One of the salesmen came over and noticed she is only 4'10". he said they could order her any bike specially lowered for her.

at what cost ?

Widow Maker · 07-22-2008, 11:53 AM

I recommend the 883 for now with a low reach solo seat and drop the back shock to lower it to a good standing height for her.

I did this for my wife and my buddies wife too.. both are 5-3

"RIDE TO WORK, WORK TO RIDE"

HDGAL · 07-22-2008, 02:27 PM

I went through the class a year ago May, my first bike was purchased last October and it is a 1200 sportster low.
I am 5'2", and i have had no problems with it, my nieghbor who went through the class with me purchased the 1200 sportster custom, though the two bikes are 5 lbs difference, her custom is so much more top heavier then mine. she has to really give it a heave to get it up right.
the other reason i didn't go with the custom is the forward controls and the bars, my legs and arms were straight out, i do plan on highway pegs for longdistant traveling.
Have your wife sit on the both the low and the custom and she will notice quite a bit of difference. MY husband deluxe isn't as topheavy as the custom.

twicecam · 07-29-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Man's Angel

I'm 5'2 104lb and have ridden most current HDs, My Bad Man has a SE 110ci Ultra that I can ride, but when I got my own bike it was/is a XL883L and I love it.
If MEN would stop trying to stick us ladies on this bike or that bike or on the back of their bike we'd be much happier!! When we're happy you will be to.
Just let us pick the bike WE want!!
Did someone pick your bike for you? THEN LET US CHOSE AS WELL!!!!

That is what they are TRYING TO DO

szwick · 07-29-2008, 09:47 PM

How do you like the windshield? I have a small windshield but think that a bigger one would help with the wind. What is your opinion now that you have ridden with the bigger one?

readski · 07-30-2008, 10:31 AM

Not having good luck

...she has issues with starting from a stop
...clutch/gas... never drove a standard transmission before... any body got some ideas on how to get her to feel comfortable with this?.... starting to be a mental block where she is so concerned about stalls she just panics... dumped it once...more damage to her ego than the bike...

07-21-2008, 01:27 PM	#32 (permalink)
Heritage Hank Start The Engine Ride: 2007 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: 2007, Aug 23 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 13 My Mood:	Re: Wifey got motorcycle license... now what bike? My wife is also hight challanged and ended up with the 883 low. Personally, I didn't like the bike at all as I felt like there was nothing under me. I agree that buying used is the best bet. Get something that she can be comfortable on but can upgrade later. The Softail deluxe sits low and is very well balanced. Get an older one, have it lowered even more if necessary. I hate to use the word, but Yamaha has some decent mid sized bikes that may interest her.

07-21-2008, 11:03 PM	#33 (permalink)
Old Shadow New Family Ride: 2004 Softail Deuce Join Date: 2008, Jul 21 Location: Dalzell, SC Posts: 8 My Mood:	Re: Wifey got motorcycle license... now what bike? Could be me but my wife hates to ride. Do you realize (and some will!) how nice that is!

07-22-2008, 12:12 AM	#34 (permalink)
enormousdwarf Start The Engine Ride: 1997 FLSTF Fatboy Join Date: 2008, Jul 19 Posts: 22	Re: Wifey got motorcycle license... now what bike? i was at the dealer pickin up some parts with my fiance and she started looking at some of the bikes they had. One of the salesmen came over and noticed she is only 4'10". he said they could order her any bike specially lowered for her. __________________ Enormousdwarf

07-22-2008, 11:53 AM	#36 (permalink)
Widow Maker New Family Ride: 2007 FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: 2008, Jun 18 Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 8 My Mood:	Re: Wifey got motorcycle license... now what bike? I recommend the 883 for now with a low reach solo seat and drop the back shock to lower it to a good standing height for her. I did this for my wife and my buddies wife too.. both are 5-3 "RIDE TO WORK, WORK TO RIDE" __________________ Work to Ride, Ride to Work

07-22-2008, 02:27 PM	#37 (permalink)
HDGAL Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Sportster Low 1200 Join Date: 2007, Nov 28 Location: wichita, kansas Posts: 27 My Mood:	Re: Wifey got motorcycle license... now what bike? I went through the class a year ago May, my first bike was purchased last October and it is a 1200 sportster low. I am 5'2", and i have had no problems with it, my nieghbor who went through the class with me purchased the 1200 sportster custom, though the two bikes are 5 lbs difference, her custom is so much more top heavier then mine. she has to really give it a heave to get it up right. the other reason i didn't go with the custom is the forward controls and the bars, my legs and arms were straight out, i do plan on highway pegs for longdistant traveling. Have your wife sit on the both the low and the custom and she will notice quite a bit of difference. MY husband deluxe isn't as topheavy as the custom.

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07-29-2008, 09:47 PM	#39 (permalink)
szwick New Family Ride: 2006 xl883 Join Date: 2008, Jun 28 Posts: 8 My Mood:	Re: Wifey got motorcycle license... now what bike? How do you like the windshield? I have a small windshield but think that a bigger one would help with the wind. What is your opinion now that you have ridden with the bigger one?

07-30-2008, 10:31 AM	#40 (permalink)
readski Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 FLSTCI Join Date: 2008, Feb 05 Posts: 64 My Mood:	update Not having good luck...she has issues with starting from a stop ...clutch/gas... never drove a standard transmission before... any body got some ideas on how to get her to feel comfortable with this?.... starting to be a mental block where she is so concerned about stalls she just panics... dumped it once...more damage to her ego than the bike...

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