I also would have refused to sell it to her! That girl probably would have ended up like the gal in the papers a few days back. Either dead or feeling like she was! Depending on how big the girl was, I would have weaseled out of it with a "Weight requirement" clause or some shit like that! If the chic was only a buck-10, then there was no way she could handle the R1 with the experience she had!

 

I hate to hear people even mention the R6 as a beginner bike! That bike is just as badass as an R1!:fact

If I were the salesman, I would have sold the R1 to her if she came home with me??:dunno :lol j/k

 

I actually applaud the salesman in the fact that he put the safety of someone he doesn't even know b4 a commission, knowing that if she didn't buy from him, she would just go down the street to the next dealer. I might have tried some different ways though, like needing a valid MC license, Motorcycle safety course, or some other BS. But then again, I do thing the dealer is in the wrong business because being in sales is all about the money, and then FUSI (F@ck U Signed It.) and unfortunetely doing whatever it takes you make your money.

 

Cuz I'm sure she didn't just go down the street and get the same one. I would have fired the salesman. I'm sorry the R6 isn't a starter bike either. If she's gonna kill her self it doesn't really matter what bike she gets. Let's see where does the 1 have all its power? the 6 is alot scarier down low. It would probably been safer to sell her the 1 IMO.

 

The sales guy should've sell it to her, it's his job, sell bikes!

As for his consciousness, he warned her about THE one, that's actually all he could "professionaly" do.

 

The sales guy should've sell it to her, it's his job, sell bikes!

As for his consciousness, he warned her about THE one, that's actually all he could "professionaly" do.

I disagree. It's about like selling alcohol to a drunk, and then giving him the keys to drive home. Are you crazy? There is no way in hell a 100 pound girl could handle an R1 up top .... much less on the twisties. :no

 

I think most 600cc sportbikes are more dangerous than an R1... IMO,

 

I disagree. It's about like selling alcohol to a drunk, and then giving him the keys to drive home. Are you crazy? There is no way in hell a 100 pound girl could handle an R1 up top .... much less on the twisties. :no

She wanted an R1, you obviously never knew any woman that was really stubborned on something :lol
Seriously, if she really wants the R1, she'll find someone, somewhere on earth, that will sell it to her :yesnod

 

I disagree. It's about like selling alcohol to a drunk, and then giving him the keys to drive home. Are you crazy? There is no way in hell a 100 pound girl could handle an R1 up top .... much less on the twisties. :no

Some girls like being on top...:sneaky

 

A lady came into the shop today, and being a little older, most of the salesman presumed she had a scooter. Turns out she came in for a rear tire on her 02 R1. She told our service manager that she had another R1 in her garage at home.

I bet that salesman owns an R6 and couldn't stand to see a chick own a better bike than he does.

 

I'm with the salesman on this, if she dies on the ONE her family members might decided to sue that dealership or him for being an irresponsable salesman.

Morally I think the salesman is right.

 

I don't know about this. I've ridden with a few groups and I know of 2 women that ride 04/05 R1s. I think it really depends on if the women or guy can ride. As long as she has riding skills I don't see any reason why she should be turned away. Granted if she just wanted it because it's pretty and doesn't know how to ride that's one thing.

 

A lady came into the shop today, and being a little older, most of the salesman presumed she had a scooter. Turns out she came in for a rear tire on her 02 R1. She told our service manager that she had another R1 in her garage at home.

I bet that salesman owns an R6 and couldn't stand to see a chick own a better bike than he does.

The salesman is actually the manager there...real nice guy by the way, the girl is his daughter's age..he is about 50 or so....he rides a cruiser..

 

A lady came into the shop today, and being a little older, most of the salesman presumed she had a scooter. Turns out she came in for a rear tire on her 02 R1. She told our service manager that she had another R1 in her garage at home.

I bet that salesman owns an R6 and couldn't stand to see a chick own a better bike than he does.

So he is insecure by being bested by a woman. Then another insecurity on engine size. That's one insecure dude... Do you know him personally?

 

She wanted an R1, you obviously never knew any woman that was really stubborned on something :lol
Seriously, if she really wants the R1, she'll find someone, somewhere on earth, that will sell it to her :yesnod

:iamwithst to infinity and beyond...

 

I don't know about this. I've ridden with a few groups and I know of 2 women that ride 04/05 R1s. I think it really depends on if the women or guy can ride. As long as she has riding skills I don't see any reason why she should be turned away. Granted if she just wanted it because it's pretty and doesn't know how to ride that's one thing.

I picked the R1 because it was prettier than the Honda or the Suzuki. Kawi didn't have one at the time. Of course I used a different word like hot, cool, awesome,... If she has an Motorcycle cert on her license, the state has found her to be competent enough. This isn't a moral issue when it is about choice in a pluralistic setting. The issue is about being stupid or smart.

 

Let me clear one thing up though, The dealer was pretty hesitant about selling this girl an R6....I mean if she walked in wanting to buy an R6, i think he was gonna try talking her into something less..but since she was soo set on the R1..I mean, she was incredibly stubborn on the getting the R1 because of pretty much the looks..the dealer figured he'll cross his fingers and just sell her the R6..but again..he wasn't even comfortable with that..
I'm sorry but i'd hesitant about selling this girl anything more than a scooter, seriously..personally I respect the dealer for his decision

 

i have a feeling that girl will get hurt even on a scooter... :lol

 

i have a feeling that girl will get hurt even on a scooter... :lol

:lol :fact ...i feel the same way..:blush

 

:lol :fact ...i feel the same way..:blush

You can be her "pal" and offer to teach her the proper techniques of :riding

If you're lucky, you may get some :butt

:thumbup

 

You can be her "pal" and offer to teach her the proper techniques of :riding

If you're lucky, you may get some :butt

:thumbup

I thought about that :crash , but i was getting ready to pick up my 05 that night....just too hyper to teach anyone anything that night :jump , especially HER.. .but now that i think about it, I think I screwd up..

 

I quote 'So this girl, (hot as hell if I might add )' umm yes. :yesnod

:lol it's all good

 

I quote 'So this girl, (hot as hell if I might add )' umm yes. :yesnod

:lol it's all good

don't rub it in:cryin :cryin

 

so do you guys think a women can't handle an r1 ?

 

so do you guys think a women can't handle an r1 ?

Hell no!!!!!!!!!!






























J/k :lol ..some can of course..but not that girl:scared ..trust me, if you saw her and heard all the carp she said, you'll know what I'm talking about.:fact