qwerty wrote:When I ride a cruiser, I think it feels like a woman in stirrups would, waiting for a gynecological exam.
You would be very, very wrong.
Hmmm? How would you know what anything feels like to me or what I imagine? You feel different, well, good for you, ride whatever you like. If you feel like you imagine a king on a throne would feel when you are riding a cruiser, well, more power to ya! Enjoy your cruiser. I surely won't tell you you would be very, very wrong. I expect the same respect in return.
Word to the wise: buy a cheap used model of the type bike you are looking for. Ride it for a while, give it some TLC, and if you really like that type bike after living with one awhile, sell it for what you paid and put that money down on a nicer model. If you find you really might prefer another type motorcycle, sell it and buy another type cheap motorcycle. Plan on going through a few learner bikes of different types before making a decision on the right bike in which to invest substantial dollars.
You said "I think it would" and I can tell you that nothing you can do on a motorcycle "would" feel like that. I think every other woman on the board here can tell you the same as well. If you can't understand that concept then that's your problem.
qwerty wrote:When I ride a cruiser, I think it feels like a woman in stirrups would, waiting for a gynecological exam.
You would be very, very wrong.
Hmmm? How would you know what anything feels like to me or what I imagine? You feel different, well, good for you, ride whatever you like. If you feel like you imagine a king on a throne would feel when you are riding a cruiser, well, more power to ya! Enjoy your cruiser. I surely won't tell you you would be very, very wrong. I expect the same respect in return.
Word to the wise: buy a cheap used model of the type bike you are looking for. Ride it for a while, give it some TLC, and if you really like that type bike after living with one awhile, sell it for what you paid and put that money down on a nicer model. If you find you really might prefer another type motorcycle, sell it and buy another type cheap motorcycle. Plan on going through a few learner bikes of different types before making a decision on the right bike in which to invest substantial dollars.
You said "I think it would" and I can tell you that nothing you can do on a motorcycle "would" feel like that. I think every other woman on the board here can tell you the same as well. If you can't understand that concept then that's your problem.
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If you're also looking at V-Stars why don't you take a peek at the Vulcan 900 Custom or Classic. I hear they are pretty nice to ride and have some good power.
One thing you can count on: You push a man too far, and sooner or later he'll start pushing back.
Thanks for all the replies. I guess what happened was the ACE changed it's name to the Aero around 2002-2003 for some reason. I think aero sounds cooler just because it makes it seem sleeker.
I haven't settled on it yet, and I did look at the Vulcan Classic 900. It definitely felt more comfortable than the suzuki's to me and hasn't been ruled out yet. I was planning to look at the V-star today before work, but it looks like I'm going in a few hours earlier than planned, so I'll have to do it tomorrow.
I'll try out the Vulcan and the different Shadows again as well (dealers are very close to each other). I like the look of the aero the most of the models and sat on it first, so I'm wondering if thats why it felt good to me. This time I'm going to sit on it last.
Kawasaki also has the Classic version of the 900 since it seems full fenders are what you're looking at. It is the heaviest bike there but has the biggest motor among the group and a price to match.
Maybe this bike is too much to recommend as a first bike and there are always used V-Stars and Aeros.
One thing you can count on: You push a man too far, and sooner or later he'll start pushing back.
So I checked out all the bikes again today. The Aero wins, hands down. The V-Star Silverado felt pretty good too, but the aero just feels 'right'.
Now I just need to fast forward time so I don't have to wait for the MSF any more and then find a used ACE or AERO that has my name on it. I'm very tempted to buy a bike before I have the motorcycle endorsement, though I feel like I should wait until at least Jan 15th so know that I liked riding (riding portion of MSF is on 13th and 14th). Oh decisions...
I own a 2003 Honda Shadow ACE Deluxe. In 2004, they changed the ACE to the Aero, with the differences mentioned.
I have sat on an Aero, and it NOT a renamed ACE. It sits lower, feels more cramped to me, and rides differently, sounds differently.
The ACE has a single pin crankshaft (to mimic Harley), and sounds almost identical to a Harley (if that is your thing).
and then find a used ACE or AERO that has my name on it. I'm very tempted to buy a bike before I have the motorcycle endorsement, though I feel like I should wait until at least Jan 15th so know that I liked riding (riding portion of MSF is on 13th and 14th). Oh decisions... 