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Kevin_Duke · 07-25-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BrowningBAR

I had her on a few standards and they were really problem. Seat height is higher and the reach is longer. I really thought she would have fit on a monster , but it was a no go. She couldn't get it off the ground because of the seat height and didn't like the reach.

Did you try the Monster 695? We just finished testing one, and the seat height is quite low. My wife, who is the same size as yours, felt quite confident on it.

BrowningBAR · 07-25-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

Did you try the Monster 695? We just finished testing one, and the seat height is quite low. My wife, who is the same size as yours, felt quite confident on it.

I believe it was the 620. It was about 2 years ago when we were shopping for her first bike. I think part of it may have been her fear of the unknown. She couldn't flat foot the monster and the reach was a lot different than the cruisers that she had been sitting on.

With more experience she probably would feel differently now.

sachiwilson · 07-25-2007, 11:41 AM

IMHO Harleys are very good bikes for their weight. They carry it very well.

Kenneth_Moore · 07-25-2007, 11:42 AM

The local Triumph dealer had an interesting comment on motorcycle heat: "If it bothers you, get a car." He let me ride one of the notorious 06 STs in 90 degree heat. It was warm, but no big deal. Likewise with a new 96" HD Road Glide I rode a while back. They're supposed to be really bad, again, I didn't really think it was excessive at all. I guess it's what you're used to.

EricZZR · 07-25-2007, 12:12 PM

So where is the cruise control? I beleive every touring bike should come with cruise control. To me, it is essential for really long distance touring. I don't understand why it is not on the FJR, the Concours, the ST1300, etc, etc.

longride · 07-25-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EricZZR

So where is the cruise control? I beleive every touring bike should come with cruise control. To me, it is essential for really long distance touring. I don't understand why it is not on the FJR, the Concours, the ST1300, etc, etc.

Gotta agree 100% on that one. Nothing worse than holding the throttle all day. Electronic cruise should be standard on these things.

Buzglyd · 07-25-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by longride

Gotta agree 100% on that one. Nothing worse than holding the throttle all day. Electronic cruise should be standard on these things.

Just make your wife do it. Then your hand can be free to flip people off!

longride · 07-25-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzglyd

Just make your wife do it. Then your hand can be free to flip people off!

She flips em off. I'm just trying to get away from the flipee without getting killed.

Kenneth_Moore · 07-25-2007, 12:32 PM

No, no, no. She's too busy with the third handgrip.

sarnali2 · 07-25-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by longride

She flips em off. I'm just trying to get away from the flipee without getting killed.

Just give her a couple of those old Shovelhead tranny sprockets you have laying around. Tossing one of those over her shoulder at 80 or so will discourage even the most determined tailgaiter

07-25-2007, 11:41 AM	#83
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	IMHO Harleys are very good bikes for their weight. They carry it very well. __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

07-25-2007, 11:42 AM	#84
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	The local Triumph dealer had an interesting comment on motorcycle heat: "If it bothers you, get a car." He let me ride one of the notorious 06 STs in 90 degree heat. It was warm, but no big deal. Likewise with a new 96" HD Road Glide I rode a while back. They're supposed to be really bad, again, I didn't really think it was excessive at all. I guess it's what you're used to. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

07-25-2007, 12:12 PM	#85
EricZZR Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Cruise So where is the cruise control? I beleive every touring bike should come with cruise control. To me, it is essential for really long distance touring. I don't understand why it is not on the FJR, the Concours, the ST1300, etc, etc.

07-25-2007, 12:32 PM	#89
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	No, no, no. She's too busy with the third handgrip. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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