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I got my first dirtbke at age 5. yamaha mx80. I had to stand on a cinder block to get on! Been riding dirtbikes and streetbikes ever since and amazingly i still learn something about riding from time to time.
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update:
she's gone for a few rides on the hawk. she is taking her time and being very cautious. she says that she is getting more comfortable with every ride. i too am much less worried about her riding.
she's gone for a few rides on the hawk. she is taking her time and being very cautious. she says that she is getting more comfortable with every ride. i too am much less worried about her riding.
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update:
this afternoon at work i got a call from my lady. she dropped the bike. she says she fine except a small bruise on her hip. the bike has a bent clutch lever, gear shifter, left side fairing scratches, bit of scuffs on the edge of the muffler. over all not much damage but i told her she either needs to retire from riding or be more vigilent on the road.
this afternoon at work i got a call from my lady. she dropped the bike. she says she fine except a small bruise on her hip. the bike has a bent clutch lever, gear shifter, left side fairing scratches, bit of scuffs on the edge of the muffler. over all not much damage but i told her she either needs to retire from riding or be more vigilent on the road.
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this is like a bad joke. we forgot to ask if this was a GF you actually care about?
there are some times when judgment means intervening for someone with no experience. use this as a very very lucky way to learn a lesson. get a different bike for her, ride with her the first few months. telling her to be more careful is like preaching abstinence.
there are some times when judgment means intervening for someone with no experience. use this as a very very lucky way to learn a lesson. get a different bike for her, ride with her the first few months. telling her to be more careful is like preaching abstinence.
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This puts it in perspective ...
Never give your teenage daughter a 105 howitzer, or even a measly german 88 before she has proven herself with the pellet-gun.
Never give your teenage daughter a 105 howitzer, or even a measly german 88 before she has proven herself with the pellet-gun.
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Glad to hear that she did not get hurt too badly. The SUPER hawk is really too much for a 1st timer IMHO. Time for her to get a Hawk GT 650! Much easier to handle and build confidence on. They can be had cheap, and can take the abuse without showing the scars too much. And most people like the way they look; many people think they are a modern build when they see them.
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geeze guys. as i think i posted earlier in this thread, i was against her riding. i tried to make her think about things and talk her out of it. but the thing is, she's a grown woman(36) and she made up her mind. this was not my decision.
for the record, i love my lady and respect her very much. she's the best. it took 20 years of chasing for me to catch her! '87 - '07.
for the record, i love my lady and respect her very much. she's the best. it took 20 years of chasing for me to catch her! '87 - '07.
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geeze guys. as i think i posted earlier in this thread, i was against her riding. i tried to make her think about things and talk her out of it. but the thing is, she's a grown woman(36) and she made up her mind. this was not my decision.
for the record, i love my lady and respect her very much. she's the best. it took 20 years of chasing for me to catch her! '87 - '07.
for the record, i love my lady and respect her very much. she's the best. it took 20 years of chasing for me to catch her! '87 - '07.
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While the SH may be intimidating to some, its a manageable bike if you're smart. I started on the SH, and I continue to ride it. Of course, I rode dirt when I was younger, and I also took the Beginner MSF class, and the Advanced now. I can breeze through the MSF classes, but I always learn something in them.
If you ride careful, safe, and smart; then most of the time everything is just fine!
If you ride careful, safe, and smart; then most of the time everything is just fine!
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yes, my ex had an sv650s. she very quickly got things together. within a month or so i was totally comfortable with her taking my gix1000.
my gf now though, she's a different character. she's a bit timid and i am nervous. you're right, it's the weight and physical size of the bike that makes me nervous.
we are actually looking at a third bike. something small and cheap for her to cut her teeth on. going to look at a suzuki 550.
my gf now though, she's a different character. she's a bit timid and i am nervous. you're right, it's the weight and physical size of the bike that makes me nervous.
we are actually looking at a third bike. something small and cheap for her to cut her teeth on. going to look at a suzuki 550.
listen to your own instincts - don't give her mixed messages. take the keys. get a small bike. ride together. be a shame to lose her if it took that long to get her! I'm really not criticizing - I only say this as genuine advice and hoping you don't have to remake mistakes some of us have made. having kids riding I've dealt with this myself and there is a middle ground. if she were to get seriously hurt and you already had concerns, it would be hard to live with afterwards.
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listen to your own instincts - don't give her mixed messages. take the keys. get a small bike. ride together. be a shame to lose her if it took that long to get her! I'm really not criticizing - I only say this as genuine advice and hoping you don't have to remake mistakes some of us have made. having kids riding I've dealt with this myself and there is a middle ground. if she were to get seriously hurt and you already had concerns, it would be hard to live with afterwards.
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my gf wouldlike to ride my hawk. but i'm a little nervous about it also. i bought her an 09 250 ninja and she is still very timid on it. had a small wreck while trying to teach her to ride the 250. no injury only brusies. but still dont feel right putting her on hawk. hte ninja is a blast to ride. wide open in every gear till it reds then shift. kinda like a two wheeled gokart.
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That 250 Ninja is 120 pounds lighter than the VTR. That's a huge difference for someone who gets on it for the first time.
My wife says she'll try my SuperHawk tomorrow. She's been riding for 4 years and had 11,000 on her EX500, which was sold in October '07 when she got an SV650S. She has over 12,000 on it, and she loves riding the canyons with me now, although a little slower.
If this happens tomorrow I'll let you guys know how she did.
My wife says she'll try my SuperHawk tomorrow. She's been riding for 4 years and had 11,000 on her EX500, which was sold in October '07 when she got an SV650S. She has over 12,000 on it, and she loves riding the canyons with me now, although a little slower.
If this happens tomorrow I'll let you guys know how she did.
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My wife rode my SuperHawk yesterday on a 5 mile in and out ride on a lightly traveled road, got it up to 75. She liked the easy power delivery, and she thought it shifted more smoothy than her SV. But at just under 5'4" she could barely touch both toes down on my Sargent seat, which is a little wider than the stocker. So she says she'll stick with her SV.
There have got to be a lot of used SV's and EX500's out there for a decent price. My wife is much happier with the SV. She says it's easier to keep up with me.
But get your girlfriend in an MSF course first.
There have got to be a lot of used SV's and EX500's out there for a decent price. My wife is much happier with the SV. She says it's easier to keep up with me.
But get your girlfriend in an MSF course first.
