Any Wonen Motorcyle rider out here
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Hi,
My husband drives it, but we enjoy going on cross-country tours.
One thing I struggle with is not gaining wt. We'll be going on a short one some time soon, and I'm gathering all the ideas I can. So, if you've discovered a way to do it, please share!0 -
I'm fixin to take a riding course in the summer. I've been riding on the back of my hubby's for last 7 years. We've talked on and off for the last couple years of me getting my own. I'm really nervous because 3 years ago he was in an accident and spent 4 months using a wheelchair and a walker, but think it would be really cool to have my own. He's been showing me some stuff and says he will take me to big parking lots to practice, so I think I will be fine, it's just a huge step for me.
Not sure which course you are looking into but I can't say enough good things about the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Courses. They are very thorough with their class time and we actually spent about 9 hours on the bikes over the 3 day course. I found it easier and less intimidating to be in a class with others who had limited riding knowledge. I didn't feel so silly asking some of my questions! Good Luck!
Melissa
Thanks! We've been looking into the courses at the Harley dealerships around here. One of them is all women that I might feel more comfortable in...0 -
I use Photobucket. You can get the picture codes there and paste it in here. The IMG code is the one you need. But you have to change the IMG at the beginning and end of the code to lowercase img.how do you add pictures??0
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Motorcycle Lover Here! Actually, I am a junkie for anything on two wheels.
I have a Suzuki DRZ 400 Supermoto - street bike
Honda CRF450X Supermoto - track bike
Honda CRF250X - dirt bike0 -
I've been riding a Yamaha Virago 250 for a year. You gals should check out the TwoWheelFemale forums, my SN over there is Chem Chick. Lots of female riders from beginner to experienced, great for advice and finding riding buddies 0
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ugh how to resize??....(and the beer was my fiance's who is taking the picture btw)0 -
I just sold my Honda CBR 600RR in March :sad:
I did because I am in college, I did not even ride last year at all. Working full time too, so I have no spare time, after I graduate and plan my wedding, get married. I might be buying a new one! I just figured why let it sit around when I cannot ride for the next 1 1/2 yrs. when I could get some money to put a down payment on a new car :happy:
I was sad to see it go, but know I could always get another.
My fiance is selling his for now too because he hasnt rode much and he is having fun playing w/his Chevelle!0 -
I ride a Honda CBR 600 and own a Vulcan 750, although the Vulcan isn't running right now. I just returned from a trip to Mobile, AL and plan to take a trip to Gatlinburg, TN in two weeks to ride the Tail of the Dragon.
Fantasic. I am off to Tennessee in August yet again. I am down there every year to ride through the smokies and do the tail of the dragon. Deals Gap is my favourite and I want to live in Pigeon Forge.
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We should make this into a group!! :drinker:
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I forgot to add my bike info!
My husband just bought me this bike in April. He rocks. First bike ever! whoo hoo!
2006 Yamaha Virago 250
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I have had many bikes over the yeras at least 7 different bikes. My current 2 wheel ride beleave it or not is a honda pcx 125 scooter.
And I love it for getting to work and riding around town. I love it even more at the gas pump. I get 110 miles to the gallon.
Sometime I miss my motorcycle. But for know I am happy with my scooter.
Happy riding and Stay Safe0 -
When we were looking for bikes for me last year I fell in love with a Honda Shadow. Fit just right and super comfy. I now ride a Yamaha and still comfy and love it. It's a 250 as this is my first bike, and I can't wait to upgrade to at least a 750 for the pick up and go. For now, I am way content and love it.0
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Awesome idea! How do we go about that?0
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I am a Yamaha Virago chick too! lol I am riding a 2006/250. First bike and love it!0
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We did - see women riders groupWe should make this into a group!! :drinker:
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we opened a group - Women riders - join usAwesome idea! How do we go about that?0 -
Wow! I've just been thinking about riding to work. I have an 04 Low Rider which I've bonded with very well. I got so caught up in the moment that I forgot to pay attention to all the details. I'm a bit of a spaz so there was some general concern for my safety, but apparently I spaz to the left when I need to. HAPPY RIDE!0
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Another Virago riderI've been riding a Yamaha Virago 250 for a year. You gals should check out the TwoWheelFemale forums, my SN over there is Chem Chick. Lots of female riders from beginner to experienced, great for advice and finding riding buddies
I ride a Virago 535, love it.0 -
I ride a 2002 HD fatboy, got my liscense two years ago, ive ridden to Conn, and MI and this June taken a ride to Conn again, from GA. I also ride two up with hubby0
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When I was in high school I rode on my boyfriends bike.. once for a good long ride up north and back. I loved loved it. .... later in life after we met up again... got married... had kids...etc... my FIL came down to watch the kids.... we took a night ride around around the city. I couldn't stand it and was freaked out the whole time.
Is this normal?? I told dh I wanted a trike instead... that was a couple of years ago... now I am not looking at all. I don't know why thing changed. My ds who is autistic loves to take rides with daddy. And after MIL pasted away FIL got a bike too..with a side car. They both have Yamaha Ventures now.
I hope someday I get the nerve up to get on a bike again. I'm assuming it will be after my kids are grown when things change and need to find something to keep me busy??
I think it is cool there are so many women riders!!! :O)0 -
My brother was killed years ago in a bike accident.Been riding with Hubby for about 28 years now, had lots of bikes over the years but he kept the 97 Fatboy with the custom pearl white and burgundy paint job. Love it, he tried to teach me to ride about 25 years ago, I was like 21 and almost ran into a wall and since then he won't let me get my license. I mean come on, I was young and that was a looooong time ago.
Would love to ride on my own, my sister in law rides, my other sister in law was killed in 2009 in a motorcycle accident and then her husband, my brother in law was in an accident a year later and lost his leg. Very sad but at the same time, i love still motorcycles! :glasses:
If I were you, I'd sign up for a motorcycle riders class to learn properly. If you have the itch - SCRATCH IT!!
Join us on the Group Forum for Women Riders0 -
Melanie - jump over to the Group Forum - Women Riders groupHi Everyone,
It is that season and just wanted to chat and see how many of women ride a Motorcycle. Would love to chat about it.0 -
Join us in the Group Forum - Women Riders groupMe, me...
I have a 2003 kawasaki Vulcan classic 800, fully customized! You?0 -
We're a group! Check out the Group Forum - Women Riders - join usWe should make this into a group!! :drinker:
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Yes mam, ride a 2000 huggy I call Lil Pearl. Love it best thing in the world to leave all your cares behind. :happy:0
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Check out our Group Forum - Women RidersPlease add me. I ride a sportster (nightster) 1200.. just started back last year after giving it up when I got pregnant 14 years ago.0 -
Join us on the Women Riders Group ForumME!!!! I am on my 3rd bike can't decide what I like best. I started with a Honda Rebal 250 that only lasted a year and I wanted something bigger. Moved to a Suzuki Katana Loved it and loved the speed but was tooooo heavy for me weighed 520 pounds so now I have a Honda Shadow really like it but really miss the get up and go of the Katana0 -
Been riding street bikes since 2005.. currently have a GSXR 600 0
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Im going thru the driving course the end of june. Any pointers lol. Im 53 years old and Im going to let my hair down. Im nerveous of course but Im hoping the course will help with that. MY son just gave me a Yamaha burnt orange nice bike so Im going to give it a shot. He is taking out this weekend to practice. I think the clutch is going to be my downfall.
You can do this! I got my license last year at 42! Started with a Yamaha 250, upgraded to a V-Star 1100 Custom that I bought originally. Starting on the smaller bike was key - and I agree with the above posters - I rode our high school parking lot first, then all the back roads here in NH before I felt comfortable. My husband used to ride behind me in the truck with the kids - for hours! I still don't know how he did it without having a heart attack at every stop/turn.
Best part about moving up to the bigger bike - smoother clutch, better brakes and throttle control.
Most important lessons learned:
1. Look (and turn your head) where you want the bike to go
2. Counter steering is more intuitive than you think - you do it naturally on a bicycle - and you don't learn it on a little bike that's really nimble - you'll notice it once you get to the bigger, longer, heavier bikes
3. A little rear brake in a tight turn helps reduce your turning radius and stabilizes the bike in the turn
4. When starting out up-hill, use the rear brake to keep the bike from rolling backwards while you ease out the clutch and get on the throttle
5. Even braking is key on any stop - I never use just the front brake
Best of luck and enjoy the ride everyone!
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