I am 55 years old, 5"1" weigh around 125lbs. and go to the gym regularly.  I used to ride back when i was much younger (honda 250). Recently I rode a Kymco scooter 200cc for a month. I was too short for it so it was difficult to keep it up when stopped. It did fall over a couple of times and I was able to pick it up (256 lbs).  The center of gravity on the scooter was weird. I have now bought me a 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit vt750c2. It has a good feel when I sit on it or push it backwards with my legs.  I am taking the safety course this coming weekend before I take it on the road. I know it is a little late, but do you think I will be ok handling that much weight?  I know a couple of women my size that can.  

Check out http://www.nebcom.com/noemi/moto/sbl.sbl.html

It gives detailed info for "height challenged" riders.

Good luck
JS  

well im 70 years old and i am short 175 lb. and i been ride ing english bikes for years. but lucas keep me close to home not good so i got a suzuki savage ls 650 and i love it light weight low seat heith and low end power i think you will like it.. brand new 4200.00 not to bad. take a look . eddy..  

Thanks folks, but like I mentioned,I bought the cart before the horse. I already have thenew bike...just checking with people that perhaps are my size and ride a bike with that weight etc.  Thanks agian!