R12R +1

Post by **eisen** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:35 am

The lady of the house passed her motorcycle test last Tuesday

So the R12R has a new friend:

The duo:

Val loves her bike:

Delivery day:

Lost Rider · Post by **Lost Rider** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:19 am

Nice! That's a big step in your motorcycling experience, I'm sure you're proud of her. ( your wife)

Good looking bike too, it looks right at home as partner for the 1200R...
You now have the best of both worlds, a loving partner to ride with, and a bike to enjoy without a passenger!
Cool!

Did she get a low seat? Does it fit her well, and how tall is she?
I ask because I have a lady friend who's working on her license, and I'm trying to steer her towards a f800...

PS: I sure would love to be your BMW salesperson...

Post by **eisen** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:03 pm

Hi Chitown.

First of all, i hope you are feeling better!

I am really proud of Val. She passed her first test and rides like a natural (of course, i would say that

)

Her bike has been lowered with WP rear shock (-40mm), WP stiff(er) front springs and a BMW low seat.
She is about 1.57m and can easily flatfoot the bike.
For her small hands, i found some wunderlich clutch & brake levers. They are, in my opinion, essential for beginners & for those of us with small hands (myself included...)
Here are some photos:

WP rear shock:

Val flatfooting easily:

Riding figure of 8's:

Together

:

Thinman · Post by **Thinman** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:23 pm

Nice selection in bikes. Here's the wife's F800 and my R12R.

Post by **eisen** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:05 am

Thinman wrote:Nice selection in bikes. Here's the wife's F800 and my R12R.

Very nice

I had a look at the ST, but due to the engine cover/lower fairing it was just too hot for the climates over here
Looks really nice, though.

Besides that - Val really liked the more aggressive riding position offered on the "S".

Regards,

E

Post by **AllanCook** » Tue May 20, 2008 7:40 pm

Y'all are the luckiest guys I know.

Post by **celticus** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:34 pm

She's a cutie.
Mark

Graf · Post by **Graf** » Fri May 23, 2008 11:04 am

+1 on cutie

Post by **vielzebub** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:12 pm

Graf wrote:+1 on cutie

The S or the R?

mtl-R12R · Post by **mtl-R12R** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:43 am

vielzebub wrote:
Graf wrote:+1 on cutie
The S or the R?

definately the V

Post by **MJB** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:40 pm

You guys are BAD......

Byrdguy · Post by **Byrdguy** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:58 pm

The only thing better than a nice looking woman is a nice looking woman who likes, and rides motorcycles!! Congrats to her on getting her cycle license.

Post by **eisen** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:00 am

Thanks everyone!

All those compliments have bought a broad smile to Val's face

Almost 1000km on the F800 - so first service coming up.

She is really enjoying the bike and has started (beginners) advanced training with ex-military/police bike riders.
I really want her to get into good & safe habits right from the beginning.

She'll be a faster and smoother rider than me in the end

Regards,

E

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