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Falconihlist · #1 Post by **Falconihlist** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:38 am

alright then, the other half has decided that she wants to get her licence and onto two wheels as a new years resolution, to which I have absolutely no problem with.

Her suggestion was to get another bike for myself which she could use. The only problem I can see with that is I am 5ft 11, and she is 5ft 6. I am very tempted to get the Dorsoduro 750, but I don't reckon she will be able to climb onto it and place two feet flat on the floor.

Is it possible to drop the bike down to her height, or would I be better looking at a Monster or SV650? Personally I'd like to stay with the Italian bikes, but sensibility dictates her safety and comfort come first.

Cheers guys

Tweaker · #2 Post by **Tweaker** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:19 pm

Size aside, I'd go for the SV. Don't forget it's not just about fitting the bike. For a new rider, the SV has more than enough power, is fairly light and easy to handle and, if it does get dropped in a car park, bits are plentiful and cheap. She will need to build up confidence and experience and I would think the Dorsoduro would be a bit much for a new rider. Just my 2 pen'orth of course.

Falconihlist · #3 Post by **Falconihlist** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:22 pm

I think you may be right on that, and it is alot taller too. I've also looked at the Shiver, which she can fit on very comfortably.

anzacinexile · #4 Post by **anzacinexile** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:57 pm

Wifey started out on a SV650 - fantastic first big bike. Easy to ride and very forgiving. Eventually she went up to a SV1000 (got fed up having to ring its neck to keep up - unquote) but to answer your question, any bike can be lowered - how easy it is depends on the bike.

On the thou it was a simple dog-bone change and the lowering of the font forks but before she got the thou, she looked at a Shiver but that was way to tall and it would be a real bugger to lower.

dyzio · #5 Post by **dyzio** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:09 pm

You can get lowered seats for the SV, if that's not enough, then it's dogbones and you can drop the front a little bit.

Or/and try some raised boots like the Daytone Ladystars.

Dusty · #6 Post by **Dusty** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:13 pm

How about a Pegaso? Sufficiently different to the Falco to be fun for you, and not intimidating for your wife. Always fancied one myself.

Falconihlist · #7 Post by **Falconihlist** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:36 pm

Dusty wrote:How about a Pegaso? Sufficiently different to the Falco to be fun for you, and not intimidating for your wife. Always fancied one myself.

I am going to have to take her to InMoto and get her to sit on one of their Pegasos. That was one of the first bikes I looked at getting myself before the Falco sprung out of nowhere and demanded I get one.

I think it would be a more suitable arrangement as she prefers an upright riding position. After sitting on my bike she couldn't get comfortable with the reach to the handle bars, although nothing a set of risers couldn't sort out. That will be for another day though, would be nice to have 2 Falcos in the house though

tommy · #8 Post by **tommy** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:04 pm

The dorso is a lovely bike to ride. Took a mates out and had a little blast. Got more than enough power. And rides better than the SV. I'm 5'8". Someone with shorter legs will most likely have a problem with the seat height