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1st Installment

Most important thing I learned is that BMW is offering adjustable suspension that can bring the 32.3" seat height down to 29.5" and they've got a new seat (which is a free swap) that will bring the seat down 1".

I understand that this bike will soon be replaced by an updated version

Sporty styling with cowhide suede . . . for me, the best of both worlds! Waterproof with stretch zones where all your joints move and you can add protector inserts. Totally yummy!

Sorry about that back shot Laura . . . Marty and I were still trying to get the concept of photographing women on bikes at the show. The point is to show Laura's height and this bike . . . see her tippy toes?!

With riding boots she'll be planted on the ground but that reach to the foot control could be something of a concern. I prefer a wide open stance to the handlebar, but others prefer arms and elbows more tucked in.

This looks nice on her!

Her thought: all the controls are perfectly placed!

Well here it is . . . the much anticipated Vision touring bike . . . it had a lot of people looking twice! The bike will be at dealers some time in Fall.

There is no doubt I could see myself going down the road on a long haul with this bike.

This has been Marty's dream for awhile and we agreed it's a beautiful sitting and stylish bike. But further down you'll see what turned both of our heads!

2nd Installment

Right leg reach to foot control could be a challenge, but this 6 speed fit otherwise.

Both the Victory 8 Ball and Vegas have higher seats than the Jackpot.

Come on now . . . I just look HOT on this bike! A touring cruiser with some sporty styling and all the right set-up (shaft drive, liquid cooled, fuel-injected, 240 rear tire) . . . no heated grips (what?!?!?!) but I'll figure something out!

And look at those exhaust pipes . . . pure joy . . . seat switches to a dual and I think they had hard saddlebags already . . . really need to go for a test ride soon!

Ok, the last two pics aren't from Atlanta, but Daytona bike week. Say hi to Kat on this bike! She took it for a healthy demo ride! Kat is my height (5'10") . . . don't you just love the Tshirt she has one?!?!?!?!

The gray 400 was a bit cramped for my height but the red 650 felt fine. Mid-range and Mega-Scooters are worth a look if you want an automatic transmission, but note even at my height, that seat isn't exactly low!

I found out they'll be having demo rides at the Myrtle Beach Spring Rally, so I'm finally going to go and check out this ride for myself!

You know, when it starts out at a 27" seat height, even the shorter gals have a shot at this one!

It's been touted as the next revolution, but heck, it's a 250. Those two wheels up front offer more traction (cool) but it doesn't balance exactly like a backwards trike (which is what I thought!) . . . it has a button for locking the tilt in at stops so you don't have to put your feet down and releases when you hit the throttle again.

Yellow is hot and that VTX1800 is a dream come true . . . I'm feeling a little less stretched out than the Suzuki Boulevard M109R. And look at my feet. Heck, if I was 5'7" in riding boots, I'd bet there would no problem. 

The VTX1300s are also nice and I like that both bikes are already available in a variety of option packages for different looks (i.e. sport, retro, neo-retro, etc.) That seat height is already beautifully low, and even the 5'3" gals are finding this to fit with maybe a handlebar pullback modification.

3rd Installment

Well, I'm a big fan of heated grips, and I know there are aftermarket kits to make grips heated, but of course this display caught my eye! Gerbing is a big name in heated gear and it was trying out their interactive displays!

That's Sue from WMF with me . . . what a great talk we had.

Queen of Pink was in the booth as well, but I can't seem to find the pictures at the moment!

http://www.rokstraps.com 

Sorry about the fuzzy picture Rolf-Immo Gabbe, but I loved talking with you about your ROK Straps. I was truly impressed with these versatile strap downs. Get rid of the bungee cords . . . that is just so old technology! Rolf-Immo put a lot of time and thought into exactly what riders need and delivers with real style!

http://www.she-moto.com 

Tiina Perttu's most beautiful jacket designs on display. When I watched different sized women try on her clothing, I was truly impressed on how absolutely wonderful each person looked! These really stood out for the crowd of other gear on the show floor!

That's Jennifer from Marietta, GA in the Moto-Cause jacket (I call it the ribbon jacket!). Pink of course for breast cancer awareness, but also available in red (HIV) and purple (domestic violence) awareness. Tiina donates $20 from each sale to the chosen cause.

With her riding boots she would be locked in foot control-wise but the handlebars were a bit widely spaced . . . pullback riser maybe?

Hmmmm . . . not bad!

I'm looking very comfortable with those floorboards!

4th Installment

http://www.motowearllc.com 

Well, this yellow caught my eye like a deer in headlights! Faig (pronounced Fike) Butt is from Liverpool and moved to Charlotte, NC a year ago and designs his own line of m/c clothing. Yummy sporty-styles!

Right now I'm not sure what's up with the website link, but I'll call him and find out!

She learned to ride on a Rebel! This bike looks good on her and one can see that even a shorter gal could get her feet on the ground with this seat height!

I wish I had gotten a picture with her feet on the floorboards because it looks like it could be a bit of a reach for true comfort, even with her riding boots on. But the seat height is fine and the handlebar looks comfy!

Oops, forgot to take notes on what she was thinking on this one. But I like how this mid-range cc bike doesn't appear to be too "small" in terms of overall look.

Now that's some bold styling but I really am falling in love with the more flat black paint jobs . . . it's just got a creamy feel to it. I'm also not really missing that excessive chrome look either . . . at least on this bike!

I specifically sat on this as for the longest time, it was my dream bike (during the years I was riding my '76 HD customized Superglide). I still love this sleek styling and more raked out front end, but that's the great thing about bikes . . . you can love a lot of them and if you win the lottery, buy lots!

We had more pictures, but they were all fuzzy . . . Marty must of gotten jostled standing in the aisle trying to snap us!

What wonderful women . . . I loved chatting with sister journalists and sharing what writing means to us!

I'll be reviewing Carla's book soon!

Me and Jen from WV . . . Jen is a huge supporter of my site and message board and I truly appreciate her input . . . hubby Larry was talking with Marty while the two of us were gabbing on end!

Me and PurplePonyGal (who wasn't in purple, but is when she rides!) . . . we got to spend lots of time together at the AMA Women & Motorcycle Conference last July . . . truly a great lady and friend!

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