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LADIES - We took one step....
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:30 pm
by IcyHound
The bikes came today. This is one of those days when you are so excited that you post the same thing everywhere.
Class is in two and a half weeks. The bikes are just wonderful. It is hard to leave them in the shed. Never having ridden a motorcycle (but I do drive a manual) I got it across the driveway and up into the shed without to much trouble. That one act relaxed me so much that I'm not freaking out that I will be a moron and fail my class.
I've spent the evening taking off the decals. I have my own that i have designed that I plan to put on it. It looks much nicer without the red decals IMO.
What I find most interesting about these bikes is that they look much nicer and sleeker IRL then the photos.

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:48 pm
by Shorts
Wooohoo!

Have fun. I take it you have the MSF class on 2weeks?
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:53 pm
by blues2cruise
Sweet! I agree with you...it is very exciting to get your new bike home.
I'm sure you will enjoy the class. Good luck with it.
Keep us posted!
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:58 pm
by logitech104
ohh man u are lucky! Spring is just starting!
hope you have tons of fun

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:01 pm
by Flipper
OOOOHH,.... new bike smell in the garage, nothing like it.
Congratulatuons.
Which one is yours? The yellow or the silver? I love the yellow one.
Good luck in your class.
Remember, the bike will go where you look.
So never look where you don't want it to go.
Flipper
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:20 pm
by IcyHound
Mine is the silver.
I am very excited for class. I've read both profecent motorcycle books. I just picked up Leanings 1 and 2. I've been reading forums like a crazy thing. We're going to practice our friction zones this weekend in the driveway (very long driveway) as well as try to get our shifters and stuff adjusted for our mammoth feet.
Its hard not to run out the house to visit with them constantly.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:02 am
by blues2cruise
Just how tall and big are you? You mentioned your big foot problem in the footwear thread.
I also have problems getting shoes and boots so I can relate to what you said.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:02 am
by Flipper
Icy,
That's not a gravel driveway you're going to practice on is it?
Gravel's not a good idea.
You sound like me. I read every bit of information I could get my hands on before I took the class. It paid off, and I'm still reading and learning.
Is the yellow Ninja your husbands? Did he get a yellow helmet?
I think yellow rocks and is super visible.
Your silver Ninja is no less cool. I saw the boots yor're getting on the other post. They should look great with that bike. What color jacket and helmet are you thinking about?
Because this is the Ladies Lounge, I feel free to talk about the joy of motorcycle fashion.
Flipper
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:22 am
by IcyHound
I do love the Oxtars.
I'm 5'7 with a 33 inch inseam. I wear between a 14 and a 16 but I've taken to wearing men's jeans since its easier to pick up a 36/34. My oxtar's are a men's nine. It is funny. I laid back on the bike and I can actually lay quite comfortably on it. My torso is so short that the grab bar fits right under my neck. We're prob going to take some more pictures today because we're silly.
I'm decked out in blue and silver and black for the most part. Blue helmet, blue jacket.
He has a yellow helmet, and a yellow jacket and yellow gloves. We are pretty amused by our color cordination and wonder how many are going to call us posers. However who can deny the cute factor of a couple with matching bikes and cordinated gear? Right now we're still debating pants and trying them on. We did get knee armor.
I'm wearing mens jackets. With an xlarge I can get it around the chest. I can fit a large as well but my chest makes them to tight. I picked up a woman's xlarge from newenough and it fits but its a bit snug at the shoulders and bustline. I don't get how they make women's clothing with barely any bustline.
It's like the motorcycle companies mostly think we're going to ride on the back, grr.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:22 am
by KarateChick
Icy - a little belated here but CONGRATULATIONS!! Looks great, have fun & enjoy your rides.