Lil Big Stephie-BABY BIKER!!

2008 Harley-Davidson Street GlideOwner: Stephanie Bertsos, Hudson, Florida Stephanie's height: 5 feet 4 inches
Stephanie on her 2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. She modified her seat and windshield and added bag gaurds.
My name is Stephanie Bertsos (AKA Baby Biker) I just turned 20 and I live in sunny "Ride all year round" Hudson, Florida. I work in the office for Ride Like A Pro who created the Ride Like a Pro Instructional DVDs. After working here for a few months I decided I wanted to ride a motorcycle for myself. Jerry "Motorman" Palladino, the owner, taught me the basics on a Yamaha XT 250 and then I went through the MSF course and obtained my motorcycle license.
One of the perks of working for Ride Like a Pro is I get to ride a company bike. I started off with a 2008 Harley-Davidson Nightster, went through the Ride Like A Pro course on that bike and then took to the road. The Nightster was a great bike, though it rode a bit hard and one day I took a 2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide for a test ride. This bike was so much more comfortable and smoother than the Nightster I decided this was going to be my ride. Though I've only been riding since May, I have no problem handling the 800-pound Street Glide due to the fact that Jerry taught me the motor officer techniques from Ride Like A Pro before I ventured out onto the road.
Stephanie liked the 2008 Harley-Davidson Nightster but traded it in for the smooth ride of the Street Glide.
The Street Glide fit me perfectly once the stock seat was modified. The front of the seat was narrowed and some foam was added to the rear of the seat to push me closer to the bars for easier maneuvering. We installed a 6-inch windshield, instead of the stock 4 inch one. Some reflective decals were applied to the bike by PurpleHarley.com. Bag guards were installed and then Pro Guards were put in place. The Pro Guards are designed to protect the crash bars when training. They snap on easily and protect your chrome.
I'm 5 feet 4 inches and weigh 96 pounds and can easily flat foot the bike with the techniques I've learned. Though I've only been riding a short time, I can actually outride 90 percent of the so called "experienced" riders with whom I've come in contact. When I pull into my local bike night I'm always asked by male riders how a tiny young girl like myself could possibly handle such a big bike. I tell them, "I'm not pushing it or carrying it. I'm riding it." So the weight of my bike or my small stature doesn't mean a thing. If they persist I'll sometimes jump on the bike and whip a few board scraping turns. I love to see the look on their face when I do this. My goal is to eventually ride well enough to perform with the Ride Like A Pro crew in Motorman's rider skills show.
I love the Street Glide, it's smooth, has lots of power, handles the twisties like a dream and I can maneuver it around at low speeds with ease.
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This is our little Babybiker Lil Steph. The Conga will be her first big ride. How cool is that?? When I was there she was just learning the office skills and RLAP CENTRAL. Doc and Jerrys son Tony's girlfriend. Well it doesn't take us woman long before we want our own. Now look at her!!

I look forward to riding with Steph and for her to show me a thing or two. This gal is going to be famous!!! Way to go Stephie!!!!!!!!!! you are living proof that RLAP ROCKS...But we already new that!!!