gear up for summer now!
UrbanBiker caught up with @delianolan to hear how she 'caught the bug' for motorcycling..
UB: How long have you been riding and how did get into it?
DD: It’s more than ten years now. My mum and dad both had motorbike licenses and I liked to hear the stories about them riding when they were young. I use to ride pillion with my ex until getting my licence and I got my first bike. I have refused to ride pillion since..
UB: What do you like about riding?
DD: The speed, the noise, the freedom.. how something can be so powerful yet so feminine.. the smells (except when stuck behind a livestock truck) ..
UB: What was first bike?
DD: 1989 Yamaha XV250 Virago aptly named “Dora the explorer”. I recently tried to buy her back to modify her into a café (not so) racer but have yet to convince the current owner ..
UB: How did you end up riding the bike you have now?
DD: I had a Kawasaki ZZR400 (lowered) but never really gelled with it and went shopping for a new bike to celebrate a successful career change. I ended up to my surprise at Wellington Motorcycles (HD Dealer) and rode off on a new Low Rider 883.. I decided not enough power after a short while and I was lucky enough to find my current Sportster 48 .. very low km and lots of shiny bits!
UB: What do you love about her? Is she your forever bike?
DD: Same answer as to ‘what do you like about riding’ because I was thinking about her when I answered that question. She is what I love about riding. Sometimes I think I want to get something a bit bigger but she fits me like a glove. It’s been five years now I don’t think I could sell her but maybe we could add to the family :)
UB: Any last words?
DD: To any women out there (who have thought of giving riding a go). Make the time. Do a 'learn to ride' and 'basic skills course' to get your learners licence. Catch the bug. You’ll love it!
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Current Ride (original spec) |
2014 Harley Davidson Forty-Eight Sportster |
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model |
XL 1200X |
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engine |
Evolution v-twin, EFI, air cooled |
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displacement |
1202cc |
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transmission |
5 spd |
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road clearance |
110mm |
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seat height |
675mm |
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weight (fueled) |
255kg |
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front |
Michelin Scorcher 130/90B16 |
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rear |
Michelin Scorcher 150/80B16 |
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Brand |
Modification Description |
Finish |
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Harley Davidson |
Hand Control Lever Kit |
Black |
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Harley Davidson |
Handlebar Riser Spacer Kit |
Gloss Black |
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Harley Davidson |
Hollywood Handlebar |
Gloss Black |
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Harley Davidson |
Side-Mount License Plate Kit |
Black |
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Harley Davidson |
Single-Sided Swingarm Bag |
Brown |
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Harley Davidson |
Willie G Skull Derby Cover |
Chrome |
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Harley Davidson |
Willie G Skull Timer Cover |
Chrome |
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Screamin' Eagle |
Heavy Breather Performance Air Cleaner Kit |
Black |
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Vance & Hines |
Shortshots Staggered Exhaust - HD Sportster |
Black |
