Soon to be rider! Any other petite ladies?

[RockerGuy]

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Let's just not go there, I agree 100% but the mods won't be happy if we get into it with the minority of females who feel entitled in the New Members area.

I can't help but notice some people like to be segregated into their own little niche. Once upon a time Malcolm x & Martin Luther King fought for integration, now the minorities are begging to be segregated.

There's an old Native American saying "we hate what we do not know. What we do not know, we fear". Maybe we hate other people because they don't give us a chance to understand them. But what do I know? I'm just a troll on gtam

 

[MidsummersEve]

Is this sexist if she has a predetermined idea that all men will sexually harrass her? This is almost as bad as seeing a black guy & clutching my wallet

I don't understand why she has to bring up "female" & "sexual harassment". Maybe that's why people don't treat you with respect

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None of that makes any sense. Where have I said that all men will sexually harass me? It is a concern, not a generalization. And no where did I ask to be segregated, I asked for the opinions of other women who have had experiences and circumstances similar to mine. Please be careful with the types of analogies you use in the future.

 

[MidsummersEve]

1) What is insurance like for women (Age 25 - 30)? Who are you with? I PAY 200/MONTH, AND IM UNDER 25
2) What is your height and what bike do you ride? I AM 5'5 AND I RIDE A 2012 DAYTONA TRIUMPH 675CC
3) How do you deal with sexual harassment (on and off your bike?) I DON'T FIND THERE IS ANY SEXUAL HARASSMENT WITH RIDING. MOST PEOPLE ARE PRETTY RESPECTFUL.
4) There is an overwhelming amount of information everywhere, where should I start? JUST RIDE AND ASK QUESTIONS AS NEEDED. LOTS OF INFO OUT THERE BUT YOU TAKE WHAT YOU NEED.
5) What helped you decide on your first bike? MY FIRST BIKE WAS A 2000 KAWI NINJA 250EXF. CHEAP ON INSURANCE, SMALL BIKE, EASY TO MANEUVER AND I COULD STAND WITH BOTH FEET TOUCHING GROUND
6) I don't plan on ever taking passengers but have you? How was it? I HAVE TAKEN PASSENGERS ON BIKE, BUT ONLY DO IT IF YOU ARE COMPLETELY COMFORTABLE WITH RIDING INDEPENDENTLY AND CAN PLACE BOTH FEET COMFORTABLY ON GROUND TO BALANCE BIKE SO THAT WHEN YOU STOP, YOU CAN HANDLE THE WEIGHT EVEN IF BIKE IS AT A SLIGHT ANGLE.

HOPE THAT HELPS. Whereabouts are you? What do you ride? Want to go for a ride sometime?

I am worried that for my height, it may be difficult to find a bike that suits my needs. I am also concerned that it limits my options a great deal. I might HAVE to tippy toe. I am 5'0. :-(

why is having both feet on the ground so important?
i ride with my gf on the back all the time, and even with my self on the bike do i rarely ever put down both feet at the same time.

 

[karentsang]

I am worried that for my height, it may be difficult to find a bike that suits my needs. I am also concerned that it limits my options a great deal. I might HAVE to tippy toe. I am 5'0. :-(

I tippy-toe too, even with the triple forks raised (ie bike lowered). As much as it was nerve-wracking in the beginning, I now know that being able to flat-foot just one side comfortably (ie at a stop) is really what's more important.

 

[Matthew.Tremayne]

PLau: Dude... Im 165lbs and I've hit 144 full tuck on my cbr 125 and untucked over a buck 20 easily. The newer model must be more aerodynamic or something even though it's heavier... who knows!

 

[shahfaisal]

I tippy-toe too, even with the triple forks raised (ie bike lowered). As much as it was nerve-wracking in the beginning, I now know that being able to flat-foot just one side comfortably (ie at a stop) is really what's more important.

+1.. But you need to go through your learning stages.. The lady who bought my old ninja250(2009) was 4'11 I believe(m a guy), her husband was able to lower the bike with a lowering kit so she can sit comfortably. You really don't absolutely need to flat foot as you will learn to balance that weight. It will take time and a lot of riding.. BTW short guys have the same problems... Not limiting who you seek advice from can help you out a lot interms of solutions. Maybe even getting a pair of helping hands.

Never had a passenger so couldn't say.
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[MidsummersEve]

I tippy-toe too, even with the triple forks raised (ie bike lowered). As much as it was nerve-wracking in the beginning, I now know that being able to flat-foot just one side comfortably (ie at a stop) is really what's more important.

+1.. But you need to go through your learning stages.. The lady who bought my old ninja250(2009) was 4'11 I believe(m a guy), her husband was able to lower the bike with a lowering kit so she can sit comfortably. You really don't absolutely need to flat foot as you will learn to balance that weight. It will take time and a lot of riding.. BTW short guys have the same problems... Not limiting who you seek advice from can help you out a lot interms of solutions. Maybe even getting a pair of helping hands.

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Thanks for this. So after my course, would it be more beneficial for me to practice in a private lot or actually get out on some small residential roads?

 

[shahfaisal]

If you are brand spanking new to bikes then know that you WILL DROP IT AND ITS OK. That why you don't get a $30k+ bike for your first bike..
Start out small. Its really hard to hit some one in an empty lot.. All you could do is drop your bike.. That way you protect your insurance premiums.. It all comes down to your comfort level.. In all honesty if you are absolutely, brand spanking new to this then I would recommend you start with an empty parking lots.. Just to protect your insurance from unnecessary claims....


Start smart.. Start small.

Start with a lot so you familiarize yourself to YOUR BIKE.. Its really not smart to try and remember where your brake are even on a side street
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[laydee]

If you're between 25 - 30 your insurance will be reasonable

It ceases to amaze me when old people complain about their insurance being 1500/year.... At 20 last year I paid 4000/year for my 250.

If you're short start on a small bike or get a bigger bike lowered... if by petite you mean you're tiny than I suggest a lower cc to start off because the bike will be a lot lighter in case you drop it by yourself and have to pick it up by yourself

Being 5'9 myself I'm taller than like 70% of the men that ride ahahaha

 

[cutekill]

Is this sexist if she has a predetermined idea that all men will sexually harrass her? This is almost as bad as seeing a black guy & clutching my wallet

I don't understand why she has to bring up "female" & "sexual harassment". Maybe that's why people don't treat you with respect

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If you want to debate this type of conversation, take it to the other forum.

 

[laydee]

+ you don't have to be able to flat foot the bike to be able to handle the size, it's just more stable and easier to maneuver the closer your feet are to the ground

 

[shahfaisal]

Also post your general area as to see if some one is willing to help walk you through your EARLY RIDERHOOD LEARNING.
Obviously don't post your actual address.. If you do be ready to be stalked.
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[karentsang]

Da fuq? 135km/h not tucked or downhill? I need like 1km of downhill fully tucked to hit that lol. Guess 45lbs makes a difference.

I can't wring more than 90-100 out of a 125R...225lbs for the loss

Actually I've been pleasantly surprised, too. Weight & drag for sure has to do with it, but maybe the 2011+ revamp as well? I know changes have been mostly cosmetic, but on/off highway handling & stability is much better for sure. I reckon the new bodywork and longer wheelbase gives better aerodynamics. Maybe I had some tailwind? I know going uphill or against headwinds I redline at 125-130ish. That's speedo speed, which I think is some 5-6km over-stated.

OP - You'll likely get to try out some older CBR 125s during your course.

 

[Roomie]

If you're between 25 - 30 your insurance will be reasonable

It ceases to amaze me when old people complain about their insurance being 1500/year.... At 20 last year I paid 4000/year for my 250.

:shock: I think I'd have an early funeral if I had to pay that. I would agree with you about being over 25 though. It should help as would not being in Toronto.

Thanks for this. So after my course, would it be more beneficial for me to practice in a private lot or actually get out on some small residential roads?

This would depend a lot on your location. If you're able to escape the city easily then that wouldn't be a bad thing. I would say 90% of people who are just starting should find a nice sized parking lot that's clean to at least spend a couple of hours at getting comfortable on the new bike.

 

[shahfaisal]

Also try going yo large bike meets as Tuesday burrito boys and Thursdays L&L( lakeshore and Leslie) to see what others have doe to their bikes to solve this problem. Most ppl will let you sit on their bike as long as you just sit on it and dont ask for a ride
Ppl get a tad bit touchy(myself included) when ppl wanna take my bike around the block.
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[jbski79]

Try looking at a smaller cruiser...they sit very low (ie Honda rebel 250)....

As for your questions...

1) What is insurance like for women (Age 25 - 30)? Who are you with?
$197/yr....yes per year - won't completely give my age, but less than 35, over 30.
1st bike with State Farm was $800/yr...my rates have gone down drastically...no longer with State Farm. I started riding at 27. Now have full M

2) What is your height and what bike do you ride?
Cbr 250, 5'4.

3) How do you deal with sexual harassment (on and off your bike?) n/a

4) There is an overwhelming amount of information everywhere, where should I start?
Check the forums, check kijiji etc to get an idea of what bikes cost...

5) What helped you decide on your first bike?
'Probably price and the condition...

6) I don't plan on ever taking passengers but have you? How was it?[/QUOTE]
No..don't plan on it.

 

[MidsummersEve]

Thanks for all the responses. It has been very informative, especially those who answered about insurance and experience (of similar height). I anticipate that I will be mostly lurking on GTAM to learn more. Meet-ups are not something I am looking for right now since my husband as well as some of my good friends ride. But it's good to hear from people who live in the GTA. What do you guys usually do with your bikes in the winter? Storage? Is there a thread on that somewhere?

 

[shahfaisal]

Too early in the season for storage threads.

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[rafiki911]

If you are worried about flat footing the bike, look into small displacement cruiser type bikes.

 

[bsawant]

I am worried that for my height, it may be difficult to find a bike that suits my needs. I am also concerned that it limits my options a great deal. I might HAVE to tippy toe. I am 5'0. :-(

don't worry about tiptoeing, if you need to park the bike, just get off and park it. if you feel really uncomfortable, then get lowering links on your first bike (dont lower it too much though).

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