Help needed to change wife's mind

AL900SL · 09-Feb-2006, 22:49

I am in the porcess of trying to convince Mrs R that we need to purchase a Monster. I really want it for a run around and for trackdays, to save chucking the SL down the road.
My latest scam is to suggest that the Monster has a low enough seat height for her to ride it. She is 5'2" and used to ride a 350LC. Do any of the DSC ride a Monster who are of a similar height and can help me persuade Mrs R in to such a purchase.
Many Thanks Allan R

GsxrAge · 09-Feb-2006, 22:55

Err the wife had a 600 monster but did struggle with cluch, as it was hard to reach and pull in, she could reach the ground easy on unlike the sv we have for her now. I had to lower the SV.

it was a great laugh tho and would shock a few jap riders as I would come past on the brakes

[Edited on 9-2-2006 by AGE996]

Zimbo16 · 09-Feb-2006, 22:58

I know several gurlies of that height who own and ride a monster, she should be fine with it!
As for the clutch, they are fairly heavy but a popular fix is to replace the slave cylinder with an aftermarket one, Spareshack supply them if you're stuck - problem solved.
You could always try the monster club,

www.ukmonster.co.uk

[Edited on 9-2-2006 by Zimbo16]

PB · 09-Feb-2006, 23:08

Agree with Zimbo, & fit a reach-adjustable clutch (& brake) lever...

[Edited on 9-2-2006 by PB]

Chaz · 09-Feb-2006, 23:14

Who wears the trowsers in your house? just buy it.

Redruth · 09-Feb-2006, 23:15

I'm not sure I should be condoning this subterfuge. I think you should buy the bike for your wife and you get second dibs on it as and when she doesn't need it.

Re. the clutch, Ducati make adjustable clutch and brakes which solved the problem for me. I'm 5'6 and find the my Monster 620 a tad low, if I'm honest, but great fun and very suitable as a runaround/trackday bike, if you ever get a look in once you've got the clutch sorted out for her

ericthered40 · 09-Feb-2006, 23:36

Don't say nothing just give her a monster she will love it

Stealth · 10-Feb-2006, 00:12

Buy her a factory 998S - I see there might be one on offer...

Im sure she'll love it

Davieravie · 10-Feb-2006, 00:31

Buy a taller wife!!!!

guest1 · 10-Feb-2006, 09:20

Quote:

Originally posted by Davieravie
Buy a taller wife!!!!

Swap the wife for a bike.

Put less air in the tyres.

Make her wear high heels, ooh err.

Met a lady at Woods in Abergele on a 600 monster.
She'd had the bike lowered and clutch mod done and she was about same height as your missus Al. All work done by Woods and it looked fine.

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09-Feb-2006, 23:08	#4
PB Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: 748 Posts: 166 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aveyron, France Mood: C'est la vie... Agree with Zimbo, & fit a reach-adjustable clutch (& brake) lever... [Edited on 9-2-2006 by PB] Reply

09-Feb-2006, 23:14	#5
Chaz Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: 916 Strada Posts: 3,844 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: At some track or another:) Mood: www.od2racing.co.uk Who wears the trowsers in your house? just buy it. Reply

09-Feb-2006, 23:36	#7
ericthered40 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N F A Mood: renegade sexy racer Don't say nothing just give her a monster she will love it Reply

10-Feb-2006, 00:12	#8
Stealth Registered Forum User GTL Bikes: 998R, Panigale S Posts: 443 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Yorkshire Buy her a factory 998S - I see there might be one on offer... Im sure she'll love it Reply

10-Feb-2006, 00:31	#9
Davieravie Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 799 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auld Reekie Mood: Warmed up and ready to go Buy a taller wife!!!! Reply