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a new RT built specially for Women ????
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Shewhoprays
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
There are are a lot of variables with women. As we age our joints don't always respond the way we would like. I would like to see some creature features. Softer grips, better seat that is more suited for hose with bad hips , position the legs a bit differently so the legs don't bend back when ryding. Th knees should be at a 90 degree angle. Just a few of my thoughts.
fastfraser
Blazing Member
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SpydherLuv
New member
Sorry, but I think that's a bit chauvinistic to think that women would need to have a 'special' Spyder made just for us. The only thing different that I can honestly say I would like to see is more pullback on the handlebars since women tend to have shorter arms than men. Other than that, any other type of comfort need can be done with mods - just as many men have done. I don't see the Spyder as a male or female vehicle and I think that's the beauty and appeal of it. It applies to ALL demographics.
I'm sure you had good intentions with your comment, but to think that a motorcycle can/should be built for men/women is sexist. I can't speak for every woman, but I'm sure many will agree that as a young girl we were told that motorcycles are for boys, or that we can't handle a motorcycle, etc., when the only qualification for a boy to be encouraged to ride is to have external genitalia.
Spyders were built for everyone to ride, young, old, female, and even male. nojoke :thumbup:
I'm sure you had good intentions with your comment, but to think that a motorcycle can/should be built for men/women is sexist. I can't speak for every woman, but I'm sure many will agree that as a young girl we were told that motorcycles are for boys, or that we can't handle a motorcycle, etc., when the only qualification for a boy to be encouraged to ride is to have external genitalia.
Spyders were built for everyone to ride, young, old, female, and even male. nojoke :thumbup:
Pennyrick
New member
Wow... you're going to start something with this kind of thread.
IIMO it would be a pretty stupid marketing move in this day and age.
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Sarge707
Active member
:agree: 100%!:clap:
flamingobabe
...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
dilyles
New member
Didn't Harley make a sportster geared toward women, lower, different leg position. I don't think it's chauvinistic, I think its a business move that plenty of companies do. And yes most of the changes could be done in mods but if your like me after pay 30,000.00 for the bike I can't afford the mods I would like to do. I say more power to them if they can build something specialized for us ladies! They may reach a larger market and perhaps there would be more women ryders.
tamijacobs1963
New member
Grips
I would love for the grips to be a bit smaller so my hands fit better. My hands tend to cramp trying to keep them around such a large diameter. That being said, I haven't fallen off yet even though some of my take offs can be...shall I say... a bit like a rocket? And I wouldn't change that for the life of me! LOL
Nothing about it keeps me from riding it as is, but I'd sure stay on it longer if..............
I would love for the grips to be a bit smaller so my hands fit better. My hands tend to cramp trying to keep them around such a large diameter. That being said, I haven't fallen off yet even though some of my take offs can be...shall I say... a bit like a rocket? And I wouldn't change that for the life of me! LOL
Nothing about it keeps me from riding it as is, but I'd sure stay on it longer if..............
Dudley
New member
What's wrong with having a Spyder to be designed for special needs of a woman? Don't they still make bicycles with special designs for women? I see nothing chauvinistic about the idea. If a scientific survey were done, I am sure that the results would be more than positive. If a woman feels let down about the idea, don't buy one.
SpyderLady
New member
Agree the only thing I need is handlebars that I can have closer to me. Other than that I have done the mods I need to fit my fun size!!
I wonder if the installation of the Kewlmetal adjustable risers would help you.....?
BajaRon
Well-known member
I would love for the grips to be a bit smaller so my hands fit better. My hands tend to cramp trying to keep them around such a large diameter. That being said, I haven't fallen off yet even though some of my take offs can be...shall I say... a bit like a rocket? And I wouldn't change that for the life of me! LOL
Nothing about it keeps me from riding it as is, but I'd sure stay on it longer if..............
I have small hands and I agree. The crotch rockets and off road bikes have smaller grips (for 2 different reasons having nothing to do with hand size).
There is a great deal of variety in these grips (colors, shapes). You might want to check them out.
ThreeWheels
Active member
vive la différence
Tierhog
New member
Agreed.
Not only that, but it would be a poor business decision. Any item with that narrow of a customer base would die quickly.
johnwinslow
New member
http://www.helibars.com/ check these guys for ajustable bars
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