Submission from the lovely Elizabeth Bacon- Here’s me on one of my very first rides on my vintage ‘77 Yamaha XS400. I took the rider training course, and first rode a moto under my own power in summer ‘12. Bike is bone stock in this shot. I laid it down after about four weeks of riding, though. (Totally rider error…a decreasing radius left-hander, and I thought I was entering the turn too hot, but instead of looking ahead and leaning in and making it, I sat up, braked, and looked straight so naturally I rode right off the road. Fortunately relatively low-speed, I just jammed a finger and bruised my thigh.) Now my bike has new handlebars, headlamp & turn signals. I’d like to make the seat less tall, but am not committed to going full-on brat style — mostly because I have no budget right now. Very happy to be a motolady too! Waiting eagerly for any sunny days this winter…. Keep up the beautiful stuff! Thanks for the awesome note, Elizabeth! Glad to hear you hopped back on the horse, it really sounds like you’re born to ride like so many of us motorcyclists feel!

Submission from the lovely Elizabeth Bacon-

Here’s me on one of my very first rides on my vintage ‘77 Yamaha XS400. I took the rider training course, and first rode a moto under my own power in summer ‘12. Bike is bone stock in this shot. I laid it down after about four weeks of riding, though. (Totally rider error…a decreasing radius left-hander, and I thought I was entering the turn too hot, but instead of looking ahead and leaning in and making it, I sat up, braked, and looked straight so naturally I rode right off the road. Fortunately relatively low-speed, I just jammed a finger and bruised my thigh.) Now my bike has new handlebars, headlamp & turn signals. I’d like to make the seat less tall, but am not committed to going full-on brat style — mostly because I have no budget right now. Very happy to be a motolady too! Waiting eagerly for any sunny days this winter…. Keep up the beautiful stuff!

Thanks for the awesome note, Elizabeth! Glad to hear you hopped back on the horse, it really sounds like you’re born to ride like so many of us motorcyclists feel!

Stunt rider Jessica Maine with her Von Dutch Yamaha R1 build, circa 2007.

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post script: I’m just crediting the sources as found, I’m not taking sides on this Von Dutch argument. 

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Hey, cool lady biker :) i too live to ride and spanner, i would love one of your t-shirts but live across the pond, will you ship ? how much ? May the wind behind you always be your own xx — Asked by Anonymous

Howdy there! Yes, I can ship overseas. Leave a comment on this post with your contact, or send me an email at alicia@themotolady.com so we can get it worked out!

Thanks for writing. :)  

Every now and again I have to remember that I’ve got a lot of lady readers too. So, here’s one for you guys. Looks like today is turning out to be a Triumph Tuesday!

Devin Helmen (photographer, CA) and his Triumph Thruxton motorcycle named Betty. 

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Canadian motolady Louna Payette-Brisson (from Québec) on her Triumph Thruxton. Gorgeous photograph by Marc-André Jobin. (Thanks for sending, Louna!) [ more tagged Thruxton | more motoladies ]

Canadian motolady Louna Payette-Brisson (from Québec) on her Triumph Thruxton. Gorgeous photograph by Marc-André Jobin.

(Thanks for sending, Louna!)

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Motorcycles are a conduit through which men and women can speak romance.

Photography by Ilyshenka (livejournal).

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MotoLady in Sportbikes Inc Magazine. Allan Lane wrote an article about the state of the motorcycle industry and asked my opinion. As many of you know, I LOOOOVE giving my opinion. ;) Go check out the SBI online zine, and give the article a read. It might lend a new perspective. 

MotoLady in Sportbikes Inc Magazine. Allan Lane wrote an article about the state of the motorcycle industry and asked my opinion.

As many of you know, I LOOOOVE giving my opinion. ;)

Go check out the SBI online zine, and give the article a read. It might lend a new perspective. 

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Ewa Pieniakowska stuntin’ her butt off. 

Ewa Pieniakowska stuntin’ her butt off. 

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Double motolady action- 1940’s throwback. [ more tagged vintage | sidecar ]

Double motolady action- 1940’s throwback.

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It was a rather lovely day- Chris, Joel, Wolf and I were hanging out when it dawned on us that there were dirtbikes for riding outside. Next thing you know…

I did some riding too… but I wanted to get photos of their hooliganism. Get these two together and well- Chris and Joel had a lot of fun helping me get the photos I want. Joel launched his bike pretty close to me after a wicked slide. Luckily he is a great rider and I am light on my feet. 

It was a fun day.

My friends are hilarious. 

Video from the shoot I posted a photo from last night. Stormie rides by with a bat, Jada follows being… Jadalicious. 

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Stormie and Jada fraternize on the side of Skyline. 

Stormie and Jada fraternize on the side of Skyline. 

I’ve been one-upped. Ren sent me this amazing photo- Honda CB400F in the back of a Honda Civic hatch. Now that’s a motorcycle in a car! I had to share a similar experience early last Summer. Picked up my first Bike from Seattle, brought it back to Vancouver, BC (Through customs) one sunny afternoon. Bungee cord to keep the hatch shut and used the rear & passenger seatbelts to keep it from shifting. Drained all fluids prior & layed down cardboard/garbage bags. Three people to get it in and two out. -Ren

I’ve been one-upped. Ren sent me this amazing photo- Honda CB400F in the back of a Honda Civic hatch. Now that’s a motorcycle in a car!

I had to share a similar experience early last Summer. Picked up my first Bike from Seattle, brought it back to Vancouver, BC (Through customs) one sunny afternoon. Bungee cord to keep the hatch shut and used the rear & passenger seatbelts to keep it from shifting. Drained all fluids prior & layed down cardboard/garbage bags. Three people to get it in and two out. -Ren

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Stormie Ray and a 1979 KZ400 as photographed by the infamous Giles Clement on 100+ year old camera in SE Portland. [ more epic motorcycle girl photos from Giles Clement ] 

Stormie Ray and a 1979 KZ400 as photographed by the infamous Giles Clement on 100+ year old camera in SE Portland.

[ more epic motorcycle girl photos from Giles Clement ] 

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Shelina Moreda (middle) gets dirty. She said- Muddy Muddy Dirt Track! Tons of fun playin in the mud at Prairie City with the crew from California Supermoto Schools!

Shelina Moreda (middle) gets dirty.

She said-

Muddy Muddy Dirt Track! Tons of fun playin in the mud at Prairie City with the crew from California Supermoto Schools!

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