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07-02-06, 03:06 PM

anybody selling a bike they dont want-not a big one...story so far-my wife passed her full test last yr ,WE bought an sv ,ideal bike for both of us as i was just getting back on a bike .she sat on the bike (2001 curvey)in the dealers and said she was comfortable with it,great i thought ,suits us both,bought the bike and its superb(for me)she now says its too big/heavy /bulky for her!!!she has been out on the bike 3,yes 3 times and has formed that opinion,now she wont entertain it at all ,,so i am on the lookout for something small/lightish (500cc max) and a low seat height (shes only 5'3 and 8 st so no supermotos) oh and btw cheap would be good ,anybody know of something lying about in a shed /back garden that runs,its really just to get her out on a bike and i can go with her on the sv

Viney · 07-02-06, 03:11 PM

Caz was selling her CB500. Not sure if she sold it in the end. Drop her a pm

07-02-06, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Viney

Caz was selling her CB500. Not sure if she sold it in the end. Drop her a pm

GS500F, I thought.

07-02-06, 03:20 PM

Jim...Dont tell me you missed that Honda 400Four that XVS was selling?

Would have been perfect once your sorted all the bits from the twenty odd boxes! Your lass would have enjoyed organising you with that little job!

northwind · 07-02-06, 03:36 PM

Virago 535? Just as heavy, probably heavier in fact, but far easier to ride, lower in the seat, and you sit right in it instead of on it.

07-02-06, 04:08 PM

yeah andy ,a virago sprung to mind straight away ,know of any locally (and im having a prob on e-bay just now(computer problem )so thats a non starter

Spiderman · 07-02-06, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Carsick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Caz was selling her CB500. Not sure if she sold it in the end. Drop her a pm

GS500F, I thought.

thats the one!
My boss was looking at it only a couple of weeks ago, very nice tidy bike too.
I'm sure she still has it.
Lots of bike for the money imho.

fizzwheel · 07-02-06, 04:12 PM

What about an SV with a cut down seat....

My girlfriend is selling her old SV, its a naked X reg candy grand blue, needs a bit of tidying up, But it does have a cut down seat on it as Liz is short. So I feel pretty confident that your wife would get on OK with it. She doesnt want a huge amount of money for it. It does need an MOT and Tax and also a new front brake lever, also the front mudguard is cracked, We have a replacement front mudguard but it would need painting.

If not then cool no problems, if you want some more details then PM me or e.d.

Cheers

Fizz

07-02-06, 04:23 PM

It's a confidance thing Jim. I would consider getting her a half decent 250 4 stroke. Light and nimble and enough go to keep up,but not too much to frighten her.

07-02-06, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

What about an SV with a cut down seat....

My girlfriend is selling her old SV, its a naked X reg candy grand blue, needs a bit of tidying up, But it does have a cut down seat on it as Liz is short. So I feel pretty confident that your wife would get on OK with it. She doesnt want a huge amount of money for it. It does need an MOT and Tax and also a new front brake lever, also the front mudguard is cracked, We have a replacement front mudguard but it would need painting.

If not then cool no problems, if you want some more details then PM me or e.d.

Cheers

Fizz

She's selling the minimoto!?

07-02-06, 03:06 PM	#1
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	suitable bike?? anybody selling a bike they dont want-not a big one...story so far-my wife passed her full test last yr ,WE bought an sv ,ideal bike for both of us as i was just getting back on a bike .she sat on the bike (2001 curvey)in the dealers and said she was comfortable with it,great i thought ,suits us both,bought the bike and its superb(for me)she now says its too big/heavy /bulky for her!!!she has been out on the bike 3,yes 3 times and has formed that opinion,now she wont entertain it at all ,,so i am on the lookout for something small/lightish (500cc max) and a low seat height (shes only 5'3 and 8 st so no supermotos) oh and btw cheap would be good ,anybody know of something lying about in a shed /back garden that runs,its really just to get her out on a bike and i can go with her on the sv

07-02-06, 03:36 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Virago 535? Just as heavy, probably heavier in fact, but far easier to ride, lower in the seat, and you sit right in it instead of on it. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

07-02-06, 04:12 PM	#8
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	What about an SV with a cut down seat.... My girlfriend is selling her old SV, its a naked X reg candy grand blue, needs a bit of tidying up, But it does have a cut down seat on it as Liz is short. So I feel pretty confident that your wife would get on OK with it. She doesnt want a huge amount of money for it. It does need an MOT and Tax and also a new front brake lever, also the front mudguard is cracked, We have a replacement front mudguard but it would need painting. If not then cool no problems, if you want some more details then PM me or e.d. Cheers Fizz __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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07-02-06, 03:11 PM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Caz was selling her CB500. Not sure if she sold it in the end. Drop her a pm

07-02-06, 03:20 PM	#4
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Jim...Dont tell me you missed that Honda 400Four that XVS was selling? Would have been perfect once your sorted all the bits from the twenty odd boxes! Your lass would have enjoyed organising you with that little job!

07-02-06, 04:08 PM	#6
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	yeah andy ,a virago sprung to mind straight away ,know of any locally (and im having a prob on e-bay just now(computer problem )so thats a non starter

07-02-06, 04:23 PM	#9
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	It's a confidance thing Jim. I would consider getting her a half decent 250 4 stroke. Light and nimble and enough go to keep up,but not too much to frighten her.