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R12R +1
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 10:35 am
by eisen
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:
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 11:19 am
by Lost Rider
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...
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:03 pm
by eisen
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
:
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:23 pm
by Thinman
Nice selection in bikes. Here's the wife's F800 and my R12R.
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 10:05 am
by eisen
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
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 7:40 pm
by AllanCook
Y'all are the luckiest guys I know.
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 6:34 pm
by celticus
She's a cutie.
Mark
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 11:04 am
by Graf
+1 on cutie
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:12 pm
by vielzebub
Graf wrote:+1 on cutie
The S or the R?
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:43 am
by mtl-R12R
vielzebub wrote:Graf wrote:+1 on cutie
The S or the R?
definately the V
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:40 pm
by MJB
You guys are BAD......
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:58 pm
by Byrdguy
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.
Re: R12R +1
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:00 am
by eisen
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