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michelle_a1 · 07-06-2009, 09:35 PM

LOL,
Nice scooter pic! Its shiny but it reminds me of a barcalounger... kinda like the big touring bikes that my retired parent's friends ride around on... Oh, comfy, like an Impala with 2 wheels.
Why does a scooter need power mirrors?

And if you're a 'Lululemon__soccer mom' then I'm sure you look fantastic on a Vespa. Cute in fact.

pushrod · 07-07-2009, 06:28 AM

Michelle,

Find a good used Suzuki SV-650 (Not the 'S' version).

It is a very user-friendly bike, has comfy ergoes, looks cool, and will do anything you ask it to do, up to and including racing. If yo don't like it, you'll be able to sell it for what you paid, or more.

Put a small windshield and some throw-over bags on it, and you're golden!

Takin'itSlow · 07-08-2009, 03:27 AM

How about a Kawasaki Vulcan 500? It doesn't say soccer mom and has the same engine as the Ninja 500, which I see was already suggested. I'm a new rider and have found this baby Vulcan does well even on the highway without getting blown around. My husband and I both use it...I'm 5'6" and he's 6'1" so it should be fine for your height. The seating position is very upright and we both find the seat itself very comfortable. Just a thought...

newagetwotone · 07-08-2009, 03:31 AM

Doesnt the vulcan have forward controls? if so when did Foward controls = comfortable?

Takin'itSlow · 07-08-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newagetwotone

Doesnt the vulcan have forward controls? if so when did Foward controls = comfortable?

I'm afraid I'm too new to bikes to know what "forward controls" are....I just know it's comfortable to me, although my longest ride so far is only two and a half hours...

The_AirHawk · 07-08-2009, 07:15 PM

Think "Gynecological Position" and you've got "Forward Controls".

newagetwotone · 07-08-2009, 08:41 PM

Yea, feat in the stirrups pushin out a baby at 65mph. Biggest issue here is that all your weight is on your butt and/or lower back which means your weight is on your spine.

Takin'itSlow · 07-09-2009, 05:47 PM

Okay...I get the picture about forward controls. (Plus I googled it.) And I had to go out to the garage to sit on my bike...and then sit on my husband's and compare. Maybe it's just that my legs are longer, but they can't be bent much more than ninety degrees. To get in "stirrup" position I'd have to have my heels on tne brake and gear shift. To each their own I guess.

Dr_Sprocket · 07-09-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takin'itSlow

Okay...I get the picture about forward controls. (Plus I googled it.) And I had to go out to the garage to sit on my bike...and then sit on my husband's and compare. Maybe it's just that my legs are longer, but they can't be bent much more than ninety degrees. To get in "stirrup" position I'd have to have my heels on tne brake and gear shift. To each their own I guess.

Obviously, none of us have ever acutally sat in a gyne chair/table.

trenttheuncatchable · 07-10-2009, 09:18 AM

Bwa ha ha!

07-06-2009, 09:35 PM	#11
michelle_a1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	Power mirrors?? LOL, Nice scooter pic! Its shiny but it reminds me of a barcalounger... kinda like the big touring bikes that my retired parent's friends ride around on... Oh, comfy, like an Impala with 2 wheels. Why does a scooter need power mirrors? And if you're a 'Lululemon__soccer mom' then I'm sure you look fantastic on a Vespa. Cute in fact.

07-07-2009, 06:28 AM	#12
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Michelle, Find a good used Suzuki SV-650 (Not the 'S' version). It is a very user-friendly bike, has comfy ergoes, looks cool, and will do anything you ask it to do, up to and including racing. If yo don't like it, you'll be able to sell it for what you paid, or more. Put a small windshield and some throw-over bags on it, and you're golden! __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

07-08-2009, 07:15 PM	#16
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Think "Gynecological Position" and you've got "Forward Controls". __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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07-08-2009, 03:27 AM	#13
Takin'itSlow Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	How about a Kawasaki Vulcan 500? It doesn't say soccer mom and has the same engine as the Ninja 500, which I see was already suggested. I'm a new rider and have found this baby Vulcan does well even on the highway without getting blown around. My husband and I both use it...I'm 5'6" and he's 6'1" so it should be fine for your height. The seating position is very upright and we both find the seat itself very comfortable. Just a thought...

07-08-2009, 03:31 AM	#14
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,302	Doesnt the vulcan have forward controls? if so when did Foward controls = comfortable?

07-08-2009, 08:41 PM	#17
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,302	Yea, feat in the stirrups pushin out a baby at 65mph. Biggest issue here is that all your weight is on your butt and/or lower back which means your weight is on your spine.

07-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#18
Takin'itSlow Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	Okay...I get the picture about forward controls. (Plus I googled it.) And I had to go out to the garage to sit on my bike...and then sit on my husband's and compare. Maybe it's just that my legs are longer, but they can't be bent much more than ninety degrees. To get in "stirrup" position I'd have to have my heels on tne brake and gear shift. To each their own I guess.

07-10-2009, 09:18 AM	#20
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	Bwa ha ha!