Bigger Bike

Bigger Bike

by Cathy
(Hartville, Ohio)

Currently riding Honda Shadow 600. Would love to move up to a big bike like a 1000 Goldwing, or similar cruiser. Son in-law willing to let me try his gw1200 but I couldn't rise it up from the side stand, to even try it. At 800 lbs how do you do it? I've seen lots of women on big bikes.

Cathy (60, riding 3yrs)

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Bigger Bike

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Jul 23, 2010

Bigger Bike
by: Anonymous

The Honda Goldwing 1100 & 1500 are fairly old bikes and really heavy. If your wanting a Goldwing try the 1800, very well balanced, Know lots of women who ride this bike. If you shop around you can pick up a used with low miles at a very good price.

Jul 22, 2010

Bigger Bike
by: Lynn - SW FL

Make sure you turn the handlebars completely to the right before you straighten the bike. The bike should stand up fairly easy then. Why not try a bigger cruiser like a VStar 1100. More power and it is still low to the ground and easy to ride.

Jul 22, 2010

Riding a GW
by: Anita

I test drove two GW's yesterday and they were the 1800cc. Currently, I won a Honda 1300cc. With all my add-ons my bike weighs almost 800 lbs. When I get on my bike I use my mounting weight to help get the bike upright. In other words, I use the thrust of my weight getting on the bike to keep moving the bike to the right into an upright position. After a while, the bike seems to weigh very little. It just takes some time to get used to the weight of a new bike. Keep practicing until it comes easy to you.

Jul 22, 2010

Bigger Bike
by: Anonymous

You need to build your leg and upper body strength.

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