Motorcycles and motorcyclists

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

I also know it's entirely possible to ride a motorcycle in 3" heels and a sundress.

Yes, it is. As has been stated several times. (I'm late to the party) . My last bike was a Vespa and I rode fully femme.

I came to my senses and sold my bike a few years ago and don't ride anything but a bicycle any more. Cars and Trucks are so distracted they don't see us. I'm just not willing to take the risk any more. It's sad, as I loved riding.

My first bike was a little indian mini bike when I was seven. Then two years later, my brother and I had a 70cc
*something* that we learned to use a clutch on, and from that point on, we were never motorcycle less. We
rode lots of trails. I bought my first road bike when I was 16. It was a suzuki 185. I rode that bike for years! 400 cc
is a good sized bike for me and it's the largest I've ever ridden, I've never been on the back of a bike. TOO DANGEROUS.

[CherylNYC]

Originally Posted by Dominique

Yes, it is. As has been stated several times. (I'm late to the party) . My last bike was a Vespa and I rode fully femme.

I came to my senses and sold my bike a few years ago and don't ride anything but a bicycle any more. Cars and Trucks are so distracted they don't see us. I'm just not willing to take the risk any more. It's sad, as I loved riding...

I'm so sorry that you don't ride anymore. Everyone makes that decision for themselves, and I remind myself that it's not my business to question. That said, I wish you didn't feel as if your decision to stop riding meant that you "came to (your) senses".

[Boots13]

I hear you on riding passengers. I'm a strong rider, but if the passenger swings head and shoulders to look at something it throws the whole center of gravity off and I'm left trying to play catch-up on the balance thingy...kind of important to have on two wheels at slow speed.


...and another thing -

WATCH OUT FOR LEFT TURNERS !!!

You know, the clueless drivers that are doing the 100 yard stare right through you...as they turn left in front of you from a side street...
or they turn left in front of you from oncoming lanes.

They're like a bunch of Zombie drivers or something..brains, brains...they're missing their brains ! Worse yet, they're after mine

[firegal]

Originally Posted by Boots13

...and another thing -

WATCH OUT FOR LEFT TURNERS !!!

You know, the clueless drivers that are doing the 100 yard stare right through you...as they turn left in front of you from a side street...
or they turn left in front of you from oncoming lanes.

They're like a bunch of Zombie drivers or something..brains, brains...they're missing their brains ! Worse yet, they're after mine

Thought you were gonna say they are after your FRITTERS! lol

Left turners are the most dangerous!

[choochoo-enginerd]

Originally Posted by Boots13

I hear you on riding passengers. I'm a strong rider, but if the passenger swings head and shoulders to look at something it throws the whole center of gravity off and I'm left trying to play catch-up on the balance thingy...kind of important to have on two wheels at slow speed.


...and another thing -

WATCH OUT FOR LEFT TURNERS !!!

You know, the clueless drivers that are doing the 100 yard stare right through you...as they turn left in front of you from a side street...
or they turn left in front of you from oncoming lanes.

They're like a bunch of Zombie drivers or something..brains, brains...they're missing their brains ! Worse yet, they're after mine

Lol......I have noticed the additional bonus to the zombie drivers.....when they turn left in front of me on my motorcycle, there is often a dent already on their right front fender or door. A legacy that seems to survive time's test. Now I only ride for pleasure, my first bike 25 years ago, I have been hit twice in similar scenarios once slid with the bike, once kept it up. I love the wind and it is difficult to give that up. I know several of you in this thread and I bet as a group others vehicles would both see and never forget us! Ha!

[QueenofSmirks]

I learned to ride when I was 15. My friend's father used to buy bikes and cars and fix them up and sell them. He had a couple of 125's and my friend knew how to ride (presumably he taught her, I never asked), so she taught me in the new housing development across from ours that wasn't developed yet, so lots of empty roads, no traffic. From the first time I was able to move that bike along, I was HOOKED! I couldn't wait until I could own a bike some day. It took me quite a few years - I bought my first bike at age 31 - a brand new Suzuki Savage 650. I absolutely loved that bike, and had it for 12 years, but finally decided to sell it before I moved to AZ 2 years ago. I've wanted to buy a new bike for many years, and still hope to someday!

[KCBUTCH]

This is a pic of my first bike 1100cc Yamaha V-Star I sold it after an major injury to my shoulder and nerves in my throttle arm/hand-the size was more than I could deal with
I am currently looking for something to tool around on.


This is the bike I'm considering 2013 Suzuki tu250x or a scooter- LOL
something easy to handle and fun to get around town on

[CherylNYC]

Originally Posted by KCBUTCH

This is a pic of my first bike 1100cc Yamaha V-Star I sold it after an major injury to my shoulder and nerves in my throttle arm/hand-the size was more than I could deal with
I am currently looking for something to tool around on.


This is the bike I'm considering 2013 Suzuki tu250x or a scooter- LOL
something easy to handle and fun to get around town on

Believe it or not, a young woman took one of these 250cc Suzies to one of our track days. It was her first track day, and she had a blast.