Women & Motorcycles

JonDouglas said:
Bessie Stringfield was a true trail blazer. Recommend you look her up.

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Rosemarie said:
How about a compromise for us oldies.....electric mobility 3-wheeler...looks just like a motor-bike but with a seat.
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I am thinking that if an older, but not old, guy with no legs can ride a 3-wheeled big motorcycle, surely you ladies can. I am referring to my good friend Jim, who was featured in the video below. I must also note that his lovely wife rides two wheel motorcycles.

 
Gardenlover said:
My mistake then. It was the one hand on the handel bars that made me question it. Doesn't matter to me either way, sorry I mentioned it.
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I am glad you did mention it as the pic became an opportunity to understand rider's cornering posture when racing or riding aggressively. So, thank you for questioning it. I've seen more than a few riders, male and female, take one hand off the bars in a corner. Us old timers call it "hot dogging." It's not a good idea, IMHO.
 
JonDouglas said:
I am thinking that if an older, but not old, guy with no legs can ride a 3-wheeled big motorcycle, surely you ladies can. I am referring to my good friend Jim, who was featured in the video below. I must also note that his lovely wife rides two wheel motorcycles.

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Now you've got me thinking Jon. Looks like he has about the same level of amputation as me, at the hips. Was he born without legs or had an accident/illness? What did you think of the Russian girl?
 
Glowworm said:
Now you've got me thinking Jon. Looks like he has about the same level of amputation as me, at the hips. Was he born without legs or had an accident/illness? What did you think of the Russian girl?
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I think Jim said he got run over by a train as a child but it never slowed him down. He rides that bike all across the country. As for the Russian girl, I am thinking she could be a lot like Jim.
 
JonDouglas said:
I think Jim said he got run over by a train as a child but it never slowed him down. He rides that bike all across the country. As for the Russian girl, I am thinking she could be a lot like Jim.
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Yes, I guess they would have a lot in common. Even saw the Russian girl riding on the back of a two wheeler. It'd be interesting to try what they do.
 
Chet said:
Were they riding side-saddle, or just posed that way? How unladylike if they straddled.
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I’m assuming you’re kidding. Right?
While a bike could certainly be driven side saddle it would be very dangerous since the clutch is in the left hand, brakes on the right hand , gear shifter with the right foot and rear brakes with left foot. It would be about as comfortable and as dangerous as riding a horse side saddle.

So yes I’m assuming you’re joking.
 
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Chet said:
Were they riding side-saddle, or just posed that way? How unladylike if they straddled.
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The caption should read: “Female motorcycle officers, Los Angeles, 1927.” They are parked & seated side-saddle. They are wearing badges, so I assume they are new officers, out of uniform.
 
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Keesha said:
I’m assuming you’re kidding. Right?
While a bike could certainly be driven side saddle it would be very dangerous since the clutch is in the left hand, brakes on the right hand , gear shifter with the right foot and rear brakes with left foot. It would be about as comfortable and as dangerous as riding a horse side saddle.

So yes I’m assuming you’re joking.
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Yes, I was joking. I should have added a smilie. Sometimes I just zip through.
 

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