I was gifted a pair of Tobacco brand Boondocks women’s riding overalls and am devastated that they don’t fit because they are incredibly cute. Trying to sell these ones so I can buy a pair that fits and maybe give a fellow girl rider a good deal! These ones are size 36, I usually wear a 12 or maybe 14 and I could barely get them over my booty so they’d probably fit an 8 or 10. Extra long inseam (I was super excited to cuff them over boots!), pockets for hip and knee armor, Kevlar liner over the butt and knee areas. Obv they didn’t fit but the cut looks super flattering! DM me if interested?

Sorry if this isn’t allowed, I checked the rules but please feel free to delete if this isn’t appropriate!

so my boyfriend finally installed a passenger seat on his bike and i’m really excited to backpack!

i’ve slowly been investing in gear, so far i’ve got a helmet and gloves but obviously id like more protection before going on real rides. should i get both armored jacket and armored pants? also i have doc martens- would those be ok for boots or do i need something more durable? i want to be as safe as possible as a passenger, but since gear is really expensive i want to be sure im not going overboard

as for sizing- im 5’3 and 105 lbs, normally wear around xs in clothes and was wondering what size jacket i should get? any brand recommendations would be awesome too. i also live in FL so looking for as lightweight as possible. thanks so much for looking!

I am a 28F looking to purchase a used motorcycle from a private seller. I am not particular on a make/model, however, I do like the look of the Honda Vulcan 1600 and similar sportsters. I am 5’9 so I am decently tall and don’t necessarily need to keep a small bike in mind but I know I dont want anything too heavy or too powerful. I’ve never been a driver on a bike but have been a backpack/copilot for many years. I will be getting gear and taking a class so I don’t need advice on anything like that.

Please be kind in regard to my lack of knowledge, my dad was a mechanic so I would ask him, but he passed recently. He had a way of explaining these concepts to my girl brain that made sense, so bear with me here lol. I just need help deciding what to look/what questions to ask so I don’t get taken advantage of being a novice and a woman.

Needs: -easy to fix and find parts for -decent gas mileage -can easily keep up on the highway so I can commute to/from work -on the lighter side -can fit a passenger when ready for one -something easily upgradable so it can grow with my skill/comfort level

Thoughts/random questions: -I live in Arizona, so I don’t have to worry about winter proofing

-with living in the desert in mind, what kind of tires should I use? Are wide tires better?

-What is generally good mileage/year for a bike (I saw an ‘05 Vulcan 1600 with less than 20k miles. That’s good right?)? - would $2500 be a good asking price for that bike?

• can someone explain why different bikes go by different… sizes? I saw a Suzuki 40c on marketplace I liked but topped out at 95 mph so I think that would be too small? what is the difference between that and a 1600, other than the obvious size/speed. Would the 1600 be too much torque? I don’t understand the numbering system and what it means I guess. Going from 50cc to 750 to 1600 seems like a huge difference but I’m not seeing anything major. I also don’t know what I’m looking for. I don’t really know how to ask this question without rambling.. I’m sorry!

Any and all advice would be helpful!

I recently took a motorcycle permit course and have practiced riding a bit in parking lots, and I'm excited to be able to ride on the road. I have my helmet, gloves, and shoes, but was hoping to get an armored coat and pants before I started going on the road. I'm hoping to not pay several hundreds if I can help it, though I realize that might be a tall order. I saw that CycleGear was having a sale on the Bilt Tempest 2 coat and pants. However, I tried them on, and let's say I have a swimmers body, long torso and short legs. The knee caps on the pants sit well below my knees.

Any recommendations for pants for short-legged girls, that won't break the bank? For reference, I'm 5'5 and fit in sizes Medium/Large.

Thanks in advance!

Hey ladies, I wear riding pants every ride (ATGATT) and since you can't wash them (instructions are to wipe clean with a damp cloth) I usually wear leggings underneath. Well it's been really hot where I live and after the ride my leggings are just soaked through with sweat and so the pants are all sweaty too. I tried just the pants with underwear underneath, no leggings, and the same, just super sweaty directly into the riding pants. I am wearing activewear leggings that are moisture wicking. Any suggestions? How do you all handle this situation? Are there good quality/ good protection riding pants that you can wash?

I have a trident 660 that I got about half a year ago, upgrading from the MT-03 I had for about 2 years. A big impetus for the switch was me moving further away from my work; with a 20-30 min highway commute, I wanted a bike more capable at freeway speeds and better brakes/suspension or overall higher quality. And this bike is absolutely perfect for my commute - extremely comfortable, nice engine, more than capable for everything I want to do. And I must say it makes me enjoy my commute, which is largely splitting through many miles of stopped up traffic on the freeway, and I love it for that! But I find myself not really enjoying riding for fun anymore - my bike feels boring or maybe it's that I just can't really get into it. And it's unfortunate! I miss being in the mood to just go have a blast on my bike.

I wanted to see if anyone else has run into a similar feeling or experience. I'm sure that commuting on the bike may be sucking some of the novelty and fun out of it, but have other people found that getting a second bike "just for fun" brings the enjoyment back into riding for you? Appreciate any insight :)

Broken website, no way to use my coupon code, the order finally went through & the wrong size showed up! Tried to start the exchange process online, website broken, called customer service that told me to do it online...

The rep finally emailed me the return paperwork & informed me that I had to pay for the shipping back! Another $50. I emailed the rep back & said I understand no one there cares that a random lady will never buy from them again, but I wanted them to know I will never buy their products again. No response.

My bad for not buying from Revzilla. Fuck Alpinestars for being a giant company with zero customer support.

What are thoughts and opinions on riding with a jacket that’s oversized? I got a hand me down leather jacket that is a little too big, ( it’ll zip with a hoodie on under it & a little room) I’m wondering if it might impede my handling of the bike. I’m obviously a new rider. Should I try and get my hands on a better fitting jacket or do you think extra room in a riding jacket isn’t a cause for concern?

Hey everyone! I'm looking for recommendations on shops (either online or physical) in Europe, particularly Spain, that offer great motorcycle gear for women. I'm specifically interested in:

• Gear with solid protection for both sport-bike and urban use
• Materials like Kevlar, Aramid, Balistex, or any other abrasion-resistant fabrics
• Comfortable but stylish options—looking for a balance of protection and aesthetics
• Also, any advice on wearing skirts while riding? Is there gear designed to accommodate that?
• Recommendations for shoes or boots that are protective but not too bulky for everyday commuting would be awesome!

Thanks in advance for any advice or shop suggestions!

I love eyeliner and I need it to function. I look like a dead raccoon without eyeliner, that being said - what’s the best waterproof/ smudge proof/ sweat proof eyeliner out there. I’ve been using Sunset Makeup Eyeliner and it works wonderful when riding. But theirs been a lot of controversy about the brand, I’m not sure if I should continue going forward with it. What’s an eyeliner you guys would recommend due to your experiences while riding?

Hi! I'm not sure if this is the place to go but I feel most comfortable coming here with my questions.

I'm a woman in my mid-20s; I've also never had my driver's license. But I'm tired of relying on others for rides, and to me, learning to ride a motorcycle would be easier than trying to get someone to make time to teach me to drive. I also just want my independence as fast as I can get it at this point. I know about the MSF course and found one local to me. Besides that, is there anything you recommend for someone who's never really driven anything before?

Another question: what is the rough monthly cost of maintaining a motorcycle??

Thanks in advance!! If there is a better place to ask these questions, please let me know!!

Thought you all might enjoy this. Videos from Rosie Gabrielle. She is Pakistani by birth but now lives in Canada. She is a motorcycle traveler and blogger. Back in 2020, she was touring Pakistan and she rode a short but scenic, and dangerous, road through Shimshal Valley with a new motorcycle rider, a Pakistani woman who had ridden for many years on the back of her father's motorcycle.

Beautiful scenery. Challenging terrain - was surprised neither rider ever stood up on their bikes (would have made some things a LOT easier). Still, good for them!

Part one is just over 11 minutes long.

https://youtu.be/f96J-koyqXc?si=b4jtOwJ6WUwQN9Kn

Part two is over 28 minutes:

https://youtu.be/yC0tQKBclH4?si=5UhFtglrl_Pb0guU

Went from never touching a motorcycle in my life to riding well enough to pass the skills test. Can’t wait to continue my practicing and learning :)

MSF*** oops typo

So I’ve been ridding for a year already, but let’s be honest - women’s riding gear sucks especially for the thin gals. I love Alpinestars because they actually have XS but they don’t have many options, what brands and type of pants would you all recommend for XS individuals?

I bought my bike two days ago and rode it for the first time to work yesterday. When I was leaving my work parking lot, a kid biked so fast over just to ask me to rev it which he did and was pleasantly startled at the Rebel 500 stock exhaust sound LOL but he was so cute because he said "You're a girl?!" And then as I was pulling out onto the road a driver yelled "I love your bike!" My heart was racing because I'm still a novice and I was riding in slight rain very late at night (because my boss needed me to stay late T_T)

I decided to go to a parking lot to just practice my turns because it's easier for me to turn at slower speeds since I'm scared and want to practice more. I accidentally dropped my bike while I braked while my handles were still turned because I was too distracted by a pretty car that I was parking near. The kid (23M lol I'm 31F) rushed over to help me even though he knew nothing about bikes and chatted with me and even had his friend bring out a drink from the cafe because I came at 8:01 when they close at 8:00. Overall, a good night still! No scratches on the bike except on the exhaust! Phew!

Anyway, today on my ride to work, I saw another biker on the other side of the red light. I wanted to wave but didn't want to look stupid but he gave me the two finger biker wave when he rode past me and I'm still too scared to let my left hand off the handle (I'm a lefty when it comes to sporty things so I usually hold my bicycle and drive with my left hand) but I just raise my fingers up from the handle so I hope that was okay!

I feel so accomplished! AHAHA

I grew up riding on the back of my dad’s and it’s always been a dream of mine to get my own someday. I just got a HUGE promotion at work and am moving to a salaried position. I figured as a reward I would buy myself my first bike. I’m looking for something small as I’m only 5’4. I’m open to suggestions!

I’m so glad to be in here and to ask my stupid questions. I have not yet taken the safety course or anything, but! I went to a dealership today to look at some bikes and get a feel for if I want a sport bike or a cruiser or something.

I sort of fell in love with the Bullet 350 that was in there. The Hunter 350 was my second choice. I enjoyed them for comfort and aesthetic reasons. The classic look got me. My third choice is the Honda Rebel 500 (i didn’t like the 300 they had as much) but I’m also afraid of the power as a starting point.

Definitely not getting any bikes …yet. But. I wanted to see if any of y’all have / had one of these Enfields (or others) and your experiences and thoughts 😊

Hi! I’m 21, recently bought a Ninja 500 and got my motorcycle permit. I dropped my bike the day I got it and I haven’t built the confidence to start learning again. I know it’s normal and it happens but I can’t help to feel scared. I’m learning how to ride by myself since no one around me rides. Any tips??

I do plan to take the MSF course but they’re booked pretty far out so I wanted to get practice in beforehand :)

I've got my vertical labret pierced, but I'm a bit worried about other piercings catching as i take the helmet on and off.

Anyone have suggestions on ones that don't catch? Or ways to avoid them catching?

I (F32) am 5’2, 170lbs and looking for a mesh motorcycle jacket. I’ve tried a few options but the arms seem too long in everything I try. I found that tightening the wrist cuffs helps keep the elbow armor in place, but the shoulder pads end up on my back behind me, even in riding position with the jacket zipped and the collar snapped closed. Any recs?