Wife getting the biker bug
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Wife getting the biker bug
My wife went for a free taster session today to see if she liked riding, after about 30 minutes of trying to lift her feet up she was flying around and looking good. Booked the CBT now so it looks like I may lose the PCX. I want a bigger bike anyway, looking at a Yamaha FJR1300 or Kawasaki GTR 1400 grand tourer
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maddiedog
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Re: Wife getting the biker bug
I love the FJR1300. Have you looked at the ST1300? I'd love to have one. 
You could always get a 2nd PCX too.
You could always get a 2nd PCX too.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride 
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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haildamage
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Re: Wife getting the biker bug
yeah, i'd definitely go with the FJR over the ST! the FJR has a huge following. the ST, not so much!
I used to have a BMW R1100RT. it was very comfortable but I have now gone to a lighter more efficient touring bike. a F800GS.
I used to have a BMW R1100RT. it was very comfortable but I have now gone to a lighter more efficient touring bike. a F800GS.
Re: Wife getting the biker bug
My wife's got the motorcycle bug too. She wants one real bad. Gonna have to get her one I guess. Then I'll get to ride it too :-) Since I've only got the PCX right now.
Re: Wife getting the biker bug
Had a test ride on the ST1300, very nice bike and extremely comfy, I read that the suspension arm can be a problem on the FJR if it's not looked after, the ST has the infamous high speed wobble which seems to happen due to a top box causing a vortex behind the bike. I have read various reasons. 
Re: Wife getting the biker bug
The Suzuki GSX 1250 is much better value.unwinder wrote:looking at a Yamaha FJR1300 or Kawasaki GTR 1400 grand tourer
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