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From: david@tekig.UUCP (David Hayes)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Wife wants one too!
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Date: Thu, 4-Apr-85 12:59:25 EST
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> 
> handling, and ride.  My thought is that there are some particular bikes out there
> that are better suited for these modifications than others and perhaps someone
> can make suggestions.  How about it?
> 
> ( Why have a couch that just sits there when you can get one that rides down the road. )



The cruiser style bikes from Kawasaki and Yamaha have quite low
seat heights and might be low enough for your wife.  The Maxim series
is the Yamahammer and the new 454 Kaw is their old 450 LTD, or very
close.

You might also look at Hondas 500 Magna.  Another bike with a low
seat height is the Harley Sportster, which I'm sure she would love,
but the cost is a tad high, however, you could ride it when she's
not around.:-)

I wouldn't recommend altering the suspension on one of todays
bikes because the tradeoffs might be too dangerous(less susp travel).


cheers,


dave