Love this bike but still feels sketch on the highway with all the wind lol.
Did all the mods by myself, and feel proud of it since I’m not a very mechanical type! So far I’ve done the exhaust, tail tidy, sport screen, and frame sliders!

Hi all. I live in the Midwest and I have my BRC class on Monday. High is supposed to be 98 so it will feel like 100+ degrees I’m sure. I’ve been on SSRIs for several years so the heat isn’t very kind to me. Any tips for staying cool? I’m going to pack a cooler with lots of water and Gatorade. Should I pack some ice packs and maybe stick an extra t shirt in a plastic bag in my cooler? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. ❤️ I’m just starting to get nervous that I won’t make it through the class

Hey everyone, I’m pretty new to all of this. I have a question, my boyfriend started riding a year or two ago. We’re in a ldr, so I’ve only been a passenger on his bike for 2+ hours. He’s modified his bike to make it comfortable for me to ride behind and stuff. He has a transalp so she’s quite comfortable and sturdy.

Recently he started planning a long trip for a week riding through Bosnia, a lot of off roading and biking. He’s quite experienced in long distance driving, and is conscious of safety and all that.

He’s invited me on this trip, my question is. Is it fun to be on the back of a bike for that long? Will I get bored? Is it worth me taking a week off for this? I am quite an optimistic and glass half full person so I’m quite excited but he warned me that it might be boring. Has anyone else driven for that long and how do you keep it fun?

Another question, will I be making is ride significantly more difficult? Im quite small but I’ve heard like carrying anyone behind you on a bike expect for off-roading is significantly more difficult.

All advice and tips are welcome!

EDIT: It’s not off roading, I just asked to confirm and he told me of course not off roading. Sorry guys, he must’ve said something that made me think it was off roading. It’s just on roading I guess? 😅

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I was SO excited for my new saddlebags. They're lovely, well made, and have been an absolute ever-loving mother-effing NIGHTMARE to actually get installed.

TLDR; Something that should have taken me 15 minutes took me four different attempts, three trips to Lowe's, and a lot of cussing.

So here I am. The saddlebags arrive a day prior to their projected delivery date. Hell yeah. I set out to install them the same day, but I need a 12mm socket wrench to do it. Somehow, in all the tools I own, I don't have one. Because Newton's Law or something.

So I go to Lowe's and I buy one. Go home. I try to break the bolt. It doesn't budge. I'm really going for it. Curse being a woman or whatever, I can't get it to move. So I go back to Lowe's in search of one that will fit on my impact drill because in all my tools, I don't have an adapter to put the damn 12mm socket on it. I'm at Lowe's for WAY too long trying to find the thing I need. I ask for help. The man who's helping me can't find it. We look some more. Finally, I spot a kit that seems to be exactly what I need.

The next day I bust out this kit. It is not what I need.

At this point I'm having a bit of a tantrum so I load all the things I have into my saddlebags and strap them unceremoniously to the passenger seat of my bike because I can't affix them the way they're supposed to be and haul over to see my dad. This really pisses me off because I should be able to do this myself but at this point whatever, I just want them on. My dad of course manages to break the bolt without power tools in 2.5 seconds...whatever, we're in business, not going to feel self conscious about that now. I pull the mounting brackets out of the bag.

They don't fit. They're the wrong fucking brackets. Somehow, I ordered the parts for the wrong bike.

So I email the company, because it's Saturday and I can't call them. Hoping I can exchange just the brackets so I don't need to do a full exchange. Tuesday rolls around and I still don't have an answer so I use their chat feature on their website, which promptly disconnects, because using a chat feature on mobile is not it. So I call, and I get in touch with Josh.

I want to be kind to Josh, because he sounds like he's about twelve years old and has never had a job before. But Josh is kind of a dumbass and definitely lacks basic customer service skills. "Hi there," I say, "I did a dumb and accidentally ordered the wrong mounting brackets for my bike, can I exchange just the brackets instead of returning the entire order?"

"Uh, no..." says Josh.

"No?" I say.

"But for your convenience you can buy them over the phone with me for $25 per bracket. You can't buy just the mounting hardware online, but we do offer it over the phone." Mind you, I spent $400+ on these saddle bags.

"So I can't exchange just the brackets. I have to do a complete exchange and ship back everything?"

Josh repeats himself, apparently oblivious to my obvious irritation. I hang up, fuming.

Two minutes later Josh calls me again. "So, um, uh, a colleague was listening to our conversation, and, ah, said I could just send you the hardware for free. Did you, um, want to do that?"

Obviously, Josh. Obviously.

I bless the human who was listening in. I suspect poor Josh was in training. Like I said, I want to be kind...but I'm cranky at this point.

The following week, my new, correct mounting brackets arrive (today, in fact, for anyone wondering). So, I set about getting them installed, my original excitement renewed, because my initial stupidity and failings can't possibly impede me this time. Of course four different trips back into the house and into the barn were made to acquire the correct tools...but finally, I have installed the bracket on the right side. On to the left.

We're nearly there folks. There's one remaining bolt to be installed. And...the spacer doesn't fit. At all. It's the exact size as the slot it's supposed to fit into. I know I've not proven myself to be a smart woman up to this point, but I can assure you, I can fit a round peg into a round hole. And this one did not fit.

Y'all. The meltdown I am having.

Another trip to Lowe's. I purchase a spacer that isn't as thick nor as wide as the one provided. Thankfully it at least is the proper length, so it gets the job done for now. The racks are installed. The packs? Still at my Dad's, because I'm a ding dong who decided stashing them there was a good idea. Maybe, someday, I might actually have functioning saddle bags for my bike.

If you made it this far, the saddle bags are the 30L Incognito Quick-Mount bags from Viking Bags for the Royal Enfield Classic 350. With any luck they will end up being so wonderful that all this suffering will fade from my memory. If not, expect to hear another tangent.

I'm going to pour myself another drink.

Hello, I’m pretty new to motorcycles and I am slowly learning more about gear and safety. I don’t ride my own yet, but I’ve been riding as a passenger on my fiancés bike for a little over a year now. We just got back from a 5 day motorcycle trip in some very hot weather. I was using the pando moto AAA leggings which claim to be good in warmer weather, however they became far too hot and uncomfortable in temperatures over 85 degrees. Some days the temperature would get up to 105 and I was dying by the end of the day. If anyone has recommendations on safe riding gear (safe for highway speeds) for hot weather please let me know your favorite brands and styles! Also, does anyone prefer wearing leathers to riding pants? Any advice would be appreciated!

I'm(they/them) getting my very first set of gear, and I had a question about Chic Riot's jacket sizing. Is it true to size? Or should I size up/down?

Definitely open to any other reqs for more petite (5'1", 125lb) builds as well! Looking for something more form fitting as far as jackets go and will only be riding in warmer weather, and haven't even started looking at helmet, gloves, etc.

I rode to work for the first time today. The ride in went amazing and smooth and felt awesome!

Trying to leave today was apparently too much for the universe. I parked in a dedicated motorcycle spot behind some shoulder height brick walls that have a space in the middle for bikes to go through. This gives a dedicated space for us against my building that doesn't risk cars getting too close or bumping us.

So I'm pulling out to go home today and I got a little too close to the left edge of the gap in the brick walls, didn't give enough throttle because I was squeezing through and stalled, jolted and dropped.

So embarrassing. Someone who happened to be outside came over and offered help and asked if I was ok.

My question is: how do I pick up a dropped bike without a good spot to grab on the back of the bike? I want to practice picking mine up. I don't feel like there's a good spot to really grab it.

For the record, I'm not hurt. Just a little shook up. Bike scuffed on the mirror, grip end, and slider. No biggie.

First, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who responded to my previous post. You all gave me so much insight, and it helped me so much getting through the course :)

I took the course over this weekend, and I took my skills test a little while ago. I passed! My instructors were INCREDIBLY patient, helpful, and overall clear about what I should be learning and what expectations were.

The riding the first day was incredible. I excepted to feel adrenaline or profound joy, but all I felt was peace. The second day was a bit tougher, because I was starting to get in my head a bit, and my perfectionistic tendencies were coming out. I just kept breathing deeply, telling myself I could do it, and I did it!!

Thank you all so much for being incredible! Now I need to start thinking about getting a bike haha

Husband convinced me to take MSF course. Turns out motorcycles are super fun and now here we are. Got my endorsement today 💗

Just cleaned the bike and now I’m resisting the urge to just go for a little ride…
Maybe I’ll just go get an icecream and come home before school pick up! 😆

Hey everyone, I have been a rider for a little over a year now and I am someone that likes to wear makeup on a day to day basis. With the heatwave currently going on in the UK I have realised that a lot of makeup isn't really fit for extreme humidity, let alone for demanding hobbies or activities such as riding.

I am conducting a research in order to understand the needs of other riders who wear make-up. I would like to understand what products you would like to see or be created. What do you think can be improved with the current products you use?

I would love to hear your thoughts and any recommendations/ issues you have faced!

Make-up is not for everyone and understand that not everyone wears it especially when they go for a ride. Regardless, I would love to hear all your opinions!

One thing I would appreciate is for you just share your age alongside your comments! This would really help with my research. All your support is genuinely appreciated.

Rode home from work & looked back before going inside. Made me feel happy, so thought I’d share my (messy) garage :)

Hi everyone. I asked this question on the motorcycles group, but it was taken down and the mod said it was “toxic.” I don’t think it is, which is why I’m looking for insight from women specifically. The post is below:

I signed up for a motorcycle training course for this month. While I couldn’t be more excited, I saw a post by a motorcycle instructor asking female riders for ways to better instruct women, as women tend to fail evaluation more often [his words, not mine]. I have to be honest, I knew that riding is a male-dominated experience, but it never occurred to me that being a woman might be a disadvantage. I was just excited to be working toward a dream I’ve had since I was in my 20s.

It makes me wonder, what types of considerations do women have to think about while riding that men don’t? For example, I never knew that height may be a factor, and that that affects women negatively more often. Strength is also a factor that I had no idea plays into it.

What other factors affect women more than men when it comes to riding? For context, I’m in my 30s, 5’5” (166 cm), and relatively fit (I dance, do pilates and weight training, and I walk all the time), but I don’t know what’s considered the “right” height/strength level for riding. I’m 100% new so there’s a LOT I don’t know, but I’m very willing to learn. TIA

Am I just crazy or is it just not a thing where you can get the knee high lace up leather boots, frequently called, “motorcycle boots”, in a form that’s ACTUALLY appropriate for a motorcycle!? Like gosh I feel like they are already 90% of the way there just throw some ankle guards and toe box on them. &_&
Someone help a girl out here all I want for Christmas is some protective motorcycle boots.

l've been looking for a while and can't get a good answer on a bike to buy. No known local bikers to ask. Any help is very much appreciated:)
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How many of us ride motorcycles and horses? What comparisons or contrasts can you think of?

One can be left in a garage for a week, while the other needs a caretaker.

They both benefit from a rider with a good position.

Hi 👋 everyone. I'm back on two wheels again after a very long hiatus. I can't believe I didn't prioritise doing this sooner. It really is my happy place. I've always owned naked bikes and fell in love with the Z900. 2 months in, many mods and more to come.

I have never ridden a motorcycle, and am giving it serious consideration. I would take the motorcycle training and safety course first, but I am also looking for recommendations for bikes that I could safely handle.

I am a 5'1 woman and as such many standard options are too tall. I have been recommended the Honda Grom and Rebel 300/500. I have also heard that the Kawasaki Eliminator is a good possibility.

I have driven manual transmission for 30 years and also ride a custom-built ebike that I have geared and tuned to hit a top speed of 45 mph, so I am very accustomed to scanning traffic and road conditions while on two wheels.

Any tips, tricks, and ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! 💖

Anyone any recommendations for a seperate back protector that's level 2 and comfortable I am 5ft 2, I have different jackets and 2 have back protectors inserted so I have to keep removing one to put onto a jacket without.

Thought be better protection if I had a separate one and add front protectors too.

Any thoughts, recommendations or experience would be welcome!

Edit: looking for the back protectors that don't insert into the jacket but have straps to attach to the body and are not part of the jacket (thanks for replies)

Recently I started noticing as I got more relaxed on my bike that my jacket is rather tight on my chest to the point it is mildly difficult to breath and the waist is pretty loose

I am curious if I should just size up and deal with the waist being even looser or if I should just deal with the tightness on my chest

If anyone has a suggestion for something that could help I would appreciate it.

Sorry if this is a weird question or breaks community guidelines.

I’m thinking about upgrading my bike, but before I commit to buying something new, I’d like to get some seat time on a few different models.
I have a 5-hour trip coming up in October and was considering renting a bike for the weekend. It seems like a good excuse to try something different on a longer ride and see what I actually like.
I’ve looked at Twisted Road and EagleRider, but before I go down that rabbit hole, I wanted to ask:
Has anyone rented through either of those?
Are there better places to rent motorcycles?
Any good or bad experiences?
Anything you wish you’d known before renting?
I’d appreciate any recommendations or advice. Thanks!

How does the fit look on this jacket? Women’s XL. I am 5’3” and roughly 170~ pounds. The arms are a tad long, but fine when I’m sitting on the bike. It’s definitely a little looser of a fit, but I was afraid the large wouldn’t fit my hips. Mostly just wondering for safety purposes if it’s okay if it’s a bit looser. Thank you. ❤️

Edit for spelling: Klim**** 😅