STN's Pool of Knowledge for Women Riders

[jadziadax8]

Should have kept the Burgman!  At least you could still reach the handlebars...  I think. 

Well, if big fat dudes an ride Harleys, I don't suppose why not!

Sorry I'm no help other than that may still I have some kids gear I can give you when your sprout's big enough.   

Sweet!  I will definitely take you up on that offer.

[Crackedpot]

Should have kept the Burgman!  At least you could still reach the handlebars...  I think. 

I think I was about 5 months preggers when I could no longer reach the handle bars and my belly hit the tank.   

Sorry I'm no help other than that may still I have some kids gear I can give you when your sprout's big enough.   

Sorry to do more than lurk, ladies! I have a 12-year-old daughter and small 14-year-old son (smaller than his sister) wearing petite ladies wear; my son looks cute with the little roses on the jacket! Is there somewhere to get kid's street gear, or should I stick with small ladies gear that's a bit too big?

[Mrs. DantesDame]

There doesn't appear to be much out there for kids other than dirt bike stuff. I did find this site, however...

[stefrrr]

I would post up in General Discussion - I know a lot of people on here have kids who they have bought gear for...

[Crackedpot]

Thanks... not sure I could get my son to wear chaps! Yeah, not much in armored textile wear. Oh well, the roses are tiny!

[Stargzrgrl]

Try New Enough for kid's gear.  Their selection is still small but they are starting to get more items like this:

http://www.newenough.com/street/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/tour_master/youth_jett_series_2_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html

[Stargzrgrl]

Too bad they don't have a US distributor anymore but I do like the few items I've been able to get from Baby Biker:

http://www.babybiker.co.uk/index.php

[servicerifle]

Ladies,
I have a need, I hope you can help me out.

My wife needs a set of riding boots, something for summer would be best.  We'll be riding in late Aug-early September.  I was going to get a set of Gaerne Black Rose boots, but the reviews are that they're "hot."  

I want to be sure they're good quality and have ankle protection at the least.  Open to your comments.

[jadziadax8]

I love my Tourmaster Solution boots.  I've never felt then to be too hot in the summer.  

[stefrrr]

BMW has some cool boots... I don't remember what they're called. I use Alpinestars Ridge boots, which I like, but they haven't held up terribly well. If she's not going to be riding a lot, they'd probably be fine. I always wear coolmax socks and they were fine in Florida.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I can't help much other then to say don't get Aerostitch's Combat Touring boots. They're excellent boots but not if you're particular about your feet being able to breath  

[jadziadax8]

For those of you looking for a good deal on a trackday, I just found out that the discounts for women on www.sportbiketracktime.com are unreal.  I just got a day of riding the full course of Autobahn in Joliet, IL for $135.  Normal price to ride the full course?  $190.

 

Since I paid an extra $5 for my Club Femmoto membership, I'd say it's worth it.

[HappyRiding]

I love my Tourmaster Solution boots.  I've never felt then to be too hot in the summer.  

I've put about 20K on my TM Solution boots. They are a nice boot for a bit over a hundred bucks and are waterproof. They seem to offer pretty good ankle protection for a touring boot and I didn't notice them being hot until the temps reached the upper 80's. I will sacrifice a little sweat to keep from having prune toes in the rain.

After about a year the leather wasn't totally waterproof but after spraying them with a bit of CampDry all was well.

[cultureslayer]

I'm about to buy a jacket and forgot if Firstgear is one of the brands that's good for women with wide shoulders/long arms.  The last time I tried on a joe rocket that fit in the torso it looked like it had 3/4 length sleeves.  Teknic works for me and my fieldsheer josie mesh jacket is ok (sleeves are just long enough and the torso fits with the adjusters all tightened down).  There isn't much of a selection locally except for the ill fitting joe rocket, and I just want a cheap mesh jacket to bum around town in.  I already have a perforated leather one for longer summer trips.  The fieldsheer josie is 4 years old and starting to look worn.  I am afraid to hang it on the coat rack at work in case someone sees that the lining is gray instead of white in some places because I have not washed it as often as I should.  

[stefrrr]

I have nothing useful to offer; I just can't get over the fact that you have a cat for an avatar.  

[jadziadax8]

I'm about to buy a jacket and forgot if Firstgear is one of the brands that's good for women with wide shoulders/long arms.  The last time I tried on a joe rocket that fit in the torso it looked like it had 3/4 length sleeves.  Teknic works for me and my fieldsheer josie mesh jacket is ok (sleeves are just long enough and the torso fits with the adjusters all tightened down).  There isn't much of a selection locally except for the ill fitting joe rocket, and I just want a cheap mesh jacket to bum around town in.  I already have a perforated leather one for longer summer trips.  The fieldsheer josie is 4 years old and starting to look worn.  I am afraid to hang it on the coat rack at work in case someone sees that the lining is gray instead of white in some places because I have not washed it as often as I should.  

You could always try a bunch of different jackets through New Enough.  Their exchange policy is pretty generous.

[stinky93071]

a friend of a friend has started this page.. I told her I would pass it on to other women riders so that's what I am doing..


http://girlclutch.com/
 

[vulcanbill]

This thread might be relevant to your interests...

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,57866.0.html

girl power

[jsanford]

Chime in if someone gave you a pair of motorcycle earrings.  Again.  

[cultureslayer]

Chime in if someone gave you a pair of motorcycle earrings.  Again.  

This is the good thing about a nickel allergy, no jewelry as presents.    Unless you have someone in your life that's not a cheapass and will buy palladium, platinum, or titanium.  Non-issue for me.