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maybe I shoulda' got a Harley, eh? .... then there'd be girls hangin' all over me, wouldn't there? [/B][/QUOTE]
Not necessirily. I have carried far more girls on my XS1100 than on my Harley. (I got married about a week after I got a harley, but it had been scheduled for a long time.)
I agree with Fredintoon about side cars. Women who would not ride on a dangerous motorcycle often do not hesitate to ride in a side car. I guess it looks 'safe' to them.
Another attraction - Seat covers - I put a sheepskin on the Yamaha seat for long distance riding. More than one girl in Daytona @ bike week inquired " is it as warm and comfortable as it looks?" I thoughtfully passed my oppertunity to offer free demonstration. The beaded seat cover for summer has not sparked the interest a the warm cuddly looking one has.
Skip all the harley logo jackets etc. Many women are tired of pretend posers, some of whom do not own a bike. Once I was approached in a drug store and asked by one "So. Where is your harley?" I just pointed out the window to the parking lot and let it go.
More girls riding bikes have talked to me and seemed interested while I was riding my Yamaha.
Once whiole waiting for a dental appointment, One wanted to ride with me on my Yamaha then objected after seeing it and said it would need to be washed first...white leather...etc. That was a close call, but she did not wash it and I got away.
The XS1100 is certainly not inferioir for picking up girls. In fact the load carrying capacity would alow for 2 average size. Most Harleys-only one.
Good luck in your quest. Go forth with confidence.
maybe I shoulda' got a Harley, eh? .... then there'd be girls hangin' all over me, wouldn't there? [/B][/QUOTE]
Not necessirily. I have carried far more girls on my XS1100 than on my Harley. (I got married about a week after I got a harley, but it had been scheduled for a long time.)
I agree with Fredintoon about side cars. Women who would not ride on a dangerous motorcycle often do not hesitate to ride in a side car. I guess it looks 'safe' to them.
Another attraction - Seat covers - I put a sheepskin on the Yamaha seat for long distance riding. More than one girl in Daytona @ bike week inquired " is it as warm and comfortable as it looks?" I thoughtfully passed my oppertunity to offer free demonstration. The beaded seat cover for summer has not sparked the interest a the warm cuddly looking one has.
Skip all the harley logo jackets etc. Many women are tired of pretend posers, some of whom do not own a bike. Once I was approached in a drug store and asked by one "So. Where is your harley?" I just pointed out the window to the parking lot and let it go.
More girls riding bikes have talked to me and seemed interested while I was riding my Yamaha.
Once whiole waiting for a dental appointment, One wanted to ride with me on my Yamaha then objected after seeing it and said it would need to be washed first...white leather...etc. That was a close call, but she did not wash it and I got away.
The XS1100 is certainly not inferioir for picking up girls. In fact the load carrying capacity would alow for 2 average size. Most Harleys-only one.
Good luck in your quest. Go forth with confidence.
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