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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 12:01 pm | 1st Post |
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I took Wannabe out yesterday (sunday) morning to a quiet industrial area not too far from us. Once there, I told her that today she gets some riding practice in. I had a camera in my pocket, so here are the results of K's little spins. Please excuse the wind noise,  if I had known it was going to be that bad I would have taped the mic.Enjoy. http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Chippy01_2006/Magna%20Pics/?action=view¤t=WannabeonMaggie.flv
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 12:10 pm | 2nd Post |
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Looks like she definitely has the hang of it, except she's riding on the wrong side of the road. 
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 12:11 pm | 3rd Post |
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She looks great on it. A little rusty but she's got the feel for the bike. Congrats are in order. Tony
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 03:45 pm | 4th Post |
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My first thought was oh my gosh, she is riding on the wrong side of the road, then I noticed where you were. Great fun I'm sure for Wannabe 
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:15 pm | 5th Post |
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LOL, ya know, once she gets her confidence up, it's your wing she's gonna be lookin' at next. And I sooo remember that smile she had on her face when she got off, there is nothing like the exhileration of those first rides. Good show Wannabee, hey wait a minute, I just realized, she's gonna have to change that name. She's a officially a Wannabee no more. Last edited on Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:38 pm by Richardrwg ____________________ Just because you're a paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. Patriot Guard Riders - Standing for those who stood for us. If you're not a member, be a member. |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:18 pm | 6th Post |
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My fist thought too....Wrong side of the road,  ....Then it dawned on me that is the "Right" side of the road....As we told our students in the learn to ride classes, practice, practice, practice....I bought my wife a V-1000 Moto Guzzi, had it lowered, and a custom made lower seat and she doing really great...Until one afternoon when she pulled over to the edge of the street...There was a drop off and her short legs couldn't reach the pavement, Hell my feet couldn't reach the pavement in that spot... ....She didn't exactly drop it but instead rode it down into the ditch in front of our home, getting off before it fell over....That scared her and no matter how many times after that, we couldn't get her back on it....That was my fault not getting her one more like the one wannabe has....But shes doing great just get in some more practice.....Claude....
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:24 pm | 7th Post |
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Good for her! Thanks for sharing!
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:24 pm | 8th Post |
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looks like she`s getting the hang of it.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:34 pm | 9th Post |
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Good job !! I wish I could get mine on one , but she is not really crazy about riding one . Is that the 700 0r 750 magna ! ? Which year? Those are great engines , very fast and hold value very well .
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 05:36 pm | 10th Post |
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Thank you all! I think I should point out that the Super Magna is Chippy's bike, (or should that be baby? ) so I consider myself very honoured that he has enough confidence in me to let me ride her ....... thank you Phil, it was great to ride again, albeit very nervously!
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 09:10 pm | 11th Post |
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picasso wrote: Good job !! I wish I could get mine on one , but she is not really crazy about riding one . It's a 750, 1988 SuperMagna. 6 speed and shaft drive. When I bought the bike, it was a bit ropey looking but full of potential. It took a little while to get some missing bits and to heap loads of TLC to get it where it is now. Very low seat (around 27" I think), low centre of gravity, which makes it ideal for Karen practice on to build her confidence. But as you pointed out, it is also very quick, and 'grabbing a handful' is something to be avoided.  Karen did the CBT in the UK before she moved to Ireland, and although she has let that lapse (now has to start from square one again), it has been a while since she has actually driven a bike, and I think she did really well on sunday...  (I'm quite proud of her, but don't tell her..)Last edited on Mon Mar 15th, 2010 09:13 pm by Chippy01 ____________________ Phil. '98 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie Standard '88 Honda VF750C SuperMagna '89 Honda GL1500 '79 Honda CB750KZ (Sold April 2009) There is no such thing as bad weather, just inadequate clothing. |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 09:33 pm | 12th Post |
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Naww we won't tell her..Our lips are sealed... HEY WANNABE CHIPPYS JUST SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!.... Where did that come from???? Last edited on Mon Mar 15th, 2010 09:33 pm by redbaron ____________________ THE NATION WHICH FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Old Red 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Black Beauty http://www.RudysBackyard.com |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 16th, 2010 06:33 pm | 13th Post |
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Well Done Wannabe it is great to see you on the bike. 
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| Posted: Tue Mar 16th, 2010 07:39 pm | 14th Post |
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Did'nt even stall it when letting out the clutch,thats very unusual,usually what happens 80% of the time is they stall it three or four times until they get a feel for the clutch but that part was'nt caught on video was it LOL She's doing good,has the feel for it.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 16th, 2010 08:36 pm | 15th Post |
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Sparky65 wrote: Did'nt even stall it when letting out the clutch,thats very unusual,usually what happens 80% of the time is they stall it three or four times until they get a feel for the clutch That part wasn't on the video because it didn't happen - I spent a little time before I set off 'playing' with the clutch and the throttle to find the bite - and it worked!
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17th, 2010 02:59 am | 16th Post |
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Yes great job,Well done.I wish I could get my wife on a bike ,butt she wont even sett on one and I have been trying for over 37 years with no success Last edited on Wed Mar 17th, 2010 03:00 am by BigWingD ____________________ If you cant get there on two wheels I just wont go |
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