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| Author: | rusty34 [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
Wife is getting interested and I need your suggestions what to start looking for. Thinking maybe a 200 to 350 with electric start. The CB350 might be a good choice but are there other options? Yamaha RD200 maybe? Which would be better for a new rider, a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke or should we be looking at which has better features such as disc brakes? Thanx, Rusty |
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| Author: | 67lotus49 [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
My wife just started riding last April on a Honda Rebel 250. Its a very light bike, low seat and electric start. In 3 months she was ready for a bigger bike and we sold it for just what we paid for it. Buy a clean used bike, the Rebels hold there value. We only paid 1250 and the bike was super clean. 
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| Author: | sawracer [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
What he said. They use them in the motorcycle safety classes for a reason. |
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| Author: | ThatGPzGuy [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
The smaller Ninjas are good bikes. The 250 and 500. Smaller is the way to go. |
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| Author: | Steve [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
sawracer wrote: What he said. They use them in the motorcycle safety classes for a reason. The Nighthawk 250 is easier to ride, but the styling of the little Rebel seems to win everyone over, plus it does have a nice low seat. Great reliable machines that are super simple to work on, even the valve adjustment is a cake walk. I also like the Suzuki TU250, but, I think I am the only one..... Oh - resale on the Rebel is incredible, you can generally sell them for what you paid, sometimes more. At 6'4" and 245lbs, I looked hilarious on the Rebel, but I sure smile all the way! Older Ninja 250 is another good choice, they are cheap, just avoid anything with more than 15,000 miles or with any mods. Only problem with a 250 is they get outgrown very quickly. I wanted to get my wife a Shadow 750 RS for her first motorcycle - 
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| Author: | Zambia [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
I just "restored" a nice KH250 for my wife. There are drawbacks to putting your loved one on an "old clunker" -- but I have to say, when you follow her down the road and hear the sound and see the smoke...it's pretty cool! As for the kick starter: you can start this little bike with your hand. 
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| Author: | rusty34 [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 8:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
Thanks for the great suggestions guys! You are posting some very good tips here. Rusty34 
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| Author: | ZERO [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
Honda VLX.(600) It's physicaly small, but not tiny.Actualy passes for a full size bike.Very easy to maintain. Has enough steem for the highway but not enough grunt to frighten her. Four stroke is the way to go for a NEWBY. Especialy a lady. They're also very cheap! It was my wifes first bike. Bought it for $425. Sold it two years later for $700. (Don't tell anyone I ever spoke well of a honda) 
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| Author: | kx85 [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need Tips- 1st Motorcycle for Lady, Beginner Rider |
I learnt on a lil 2 stroke motorcross which some said would be waaaay too much bike for me to learn on  pffffffffft, it was tall, but light, kick starting her was a bit of a b**ch, but I learnt easily and sooooooooooooo much fun - the Kaw KX85. I now have a Ninja 250 which is nice and low to the ground, heavy like hell, but also LOTS of fun, powerful and fast!!!! 
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