Female Newbie from the States...

Lacey · 03-25-2011, 10:58 PM

Greetings to everyone!

Last week, I purchased my very first bike (for myself, I don't count the kids' as mine even though they owe me their first born children). I've done quite a bit of research and have managed to collect a dual-sport helmet to match my bike, gloves, and boots... and a few necessary accessories; suction cup pig-tails, custom license plate frame, etc. I've come to the point of stressing out about a jacket.

There is a very limited selection of shopping in my area, unless you are a dirt racer, so I have ordered everything online with surprising success and great fit. I've never shopped online for anything because I like to see, touch and try stuff before I buy... and I like to have it RIGHT NOW!

I've been considering a 4-season jacket, but can't seem to find many for women that will match the color scheme I have (orange is obviously NOT the new pink). I'm not opposed to sporting a men's jacket, but not sure if I should just get something for the summer to start with and go from there.

Weldangrind · 03-26-2011, 12:35 AM

Welcome!

Mrs. Weldangrind doesn't permit me to make fashion related decisions, so I'll just wish you good luck.

Any chance we may see a pic of your bike? What did you buy? The suction cup pigtails image is very funny.

Lacey · 03-26-2011, 01:17 AM

I got a 2008 Qlink XP 200.

I have pics from the dealer all the way home, but I will take some more in the morning of me on the thing. We are supposed to have sunshine tomorrow!

I just got my permit today, so it has been sitting all alone in the dark, cold basement waiting for me.

FastDoc · 03-26-2011, 11:43 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Congratulations on choosing, one of the best Chinabikes available. It is, as you probably know, functionally identical to the Suzuki DR200SE. It is even made by the same factory on the same assembly line.

I like the suction cup pigtail idea. I will be looking into them to see if they will stick to my bald spot. :P

katoranger · 03-26-2011, 12:42 PM

Welcome.

Have you tried www.motorcycle-superstore.com yet?

Lacey · 03-26-2011, 01:20 PM

Yes, that's actually where I got my boots and gloves. I got my helmet from revzilla, and this morning finally committed to a jacket using the revzilla cash from my helmet to get $15 off the jacket.

I'm attempting to post pictures... so here goes...

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Lacey · 03-26-2011, 01:22 PM

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Weldangrind · 03-26-2011, 01:28 PM

You chose the fastest colour.

It would be nice to have a truck like that to haul the bikes around. I covet your truck.

katoranger · 03-26-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

It would be nice to have a truck like that to haul the bikes around. I covet your truck.

I was thinking the same thing. I want a tommy lift for my ranger.

Lacey · 03-26-2011, 04:10 PM

I'd love to say it's mine, but we borrowed it from my husband's work to get the bike home. He usually drives a small box truck, which is great also because it has a pull-out ramp. I'm thinking I might need to put a hitch on the ol' mini-van and get a trailer at some point.

katoranger · 03-26-2011, 05:32 PM

This worked pretty well. Travelled from Nashville to Atlanta like this.

Tractor supply hitch haul. 4 rachet straps.

Lacey · 03-26-2011, 06:05 PM

Great idea! That's the same kind of mini-van I have

FastDoc · 03-26-2011, 06:18 PM

Great bikes! I love the orange Q's especially. It would be nice to have a truck that does not notice any particular load in the back.

Lacey · 03-26-2011, 07:08 PM

We got some pigy tail pics while the sun poked out a little today.

FastDoc · 03-26-2011, 07:11 PM

Of all the ideas that have never occured to me I will have to put that on top of the list!

Thanks for sharing the pics.

03-25-2011, 10:58 PM	#1
Lacey Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	Female Newbie from the States... Greetings to everyone! Last week, I purchased my very first bike (for myself, I don't count the kids' as mine even though they owe me their first born children). I've done quite a bit of research and have managed to collect a dual-sport helmet to match my bike, gloves, and boots... and a few necessary accessories; suction cup pig-tails, custom license plate frame, etc. I've come to the point of stressing out about a jacket. There is a very limited selection of shopping in my area, unless you are a dirt racer, so I have ordered everything online with surprising success and great fit. I've never shopped online for anything because I like to see, touch and try stuff before I buy... and I like to have it RIGHT NOW! I've been considering a 4-season jacket, but can't seem to find many for women that will match the color scheme I have (orange is obviously NOT the new pink). I'm not opposed to sporting a men's jacket, but not sure if I should just get something for the summer to start with and go from there.
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03-26-2011, 12:35 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Mrs. Weldangrind doesn't permit me to make fashion related decisions, so I'll just wish you good luck. Any chance we may see a pic of your bike? What did you buy? The suction cup pigtails image is very funny. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-26-2011, 11:43 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on choosing, one of the best Chinabikes available. It is, as you probably know, functionally identical to the Suzuki DR200SE. It is even made by the same factory on the same assembly line. I like the suction cup pigtail idea. I will be looking into them to see if they will stick to my bald spot. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-26-2011, 12:42 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. Have you tried www.motorcycle-superstore.com yet? __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-26-2011, 01:20 PM	#6
Lacey Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	Yes, that's actually where I got my boots and gloves. I got my helmet from revzilla, and this morning finally committed to a jacket using the revzilla cash from my helmet to get $15 off the jacket. I'm attempting to post pictures... so here goes... [img][/img]
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03-26-2011, 01:17 AM	#3
Lacey Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	I got a 2008 Qlink XP 200. I have pics from the dealer all the way home, but I will take some more in the morning of me on the thing. We are supposed to have sunshine tomorrow! I just got my permit today, so it has been sitting all alone in the dark, cold basement waiting for me.
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03-26-2011, 01:22 PM	#7
Lacey Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	[/img]
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03-26-2011, 01:28 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You chose the fastest colour. It would be nice to have a truck like that to haul the bikes around. I covet your truck. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-26-2011, 04:10 PM	#10
Lacey Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	I'd love to say it's mine, but we borrowed it from my husband's work to get the bike home. He usually drives a small box truck, which is great also because it has a pull-out ramp. I'm thinking I might need to put a hitch on the ol' mini-van and get a trailer at some point.
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03-26-2011, 05:32 PM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	This worked pretty well. Travelled from Nashville to Atlanta like this. Tractor supply hitch haul. 4 rachet straps. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-26-2011, 06:05 PM	#12
Lacey Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	Great idea! That's the same kind of mini-van I have
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03-26-2011, 06:18 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Great bikes! I love the orange Q's especially. It would be nice to have a truck that does not notice any particular load in the back. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-26-2011, 07:08 PM	#14
Lacey Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	We got some pigy tail pics while the sun poked out a little today.
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03-26-2011, 07:11 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Of all the ideas that have never occured to me I will have to put that on top of the list! Thanks for sharing the pics. __________________ Happy to serve.
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