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Dec 3, 2007 | 07:21 AM

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billnourse

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RE: Your better half riding

My wife has been riding her own for a long time and I am fine with it. She is a safer rider than I am for the most part, and I don't worry about her on her own any more than I would if she were riding behind me..

Bill

Dec 3, 2007 | 07:34 AM

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piasspj

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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

RE: Your better half riding

One of the best decisions she ever made. We can carry moreon trips andhave a spare bike in case one breaks down.
She doesn't mind it when I spend money on my bike (or hers).She understands more about equipment and riding so I won't get fingerless gloves for X-mas anymore.
I had been riding for many years before I met her, she had never been on a bike. The firstfew monthsshe rode on the back, then told me she wanted to learn to ride. She started on a 250 Rebel for the first year, then moved up to a 600cc cruiser.
She istall and strong enough for any bike she chosses but these are what she was comfortable with at the time.
Many people told herto starton a Sporster. She test rode them before she bought the 600 and absolutly hated the feel.She found the dynas and softails are much "easier" to ride.
I would not recommend any Harley as a beginners bike.Find a smaller (650cc or less), good condition Metric with low miles. She won't feel as bad when she drops itandyoushouldn't lose much $$when its time to move up.

Dec 3, 2007 | 08:26 AM

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dog155

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RE: Your better half riding

If she really wants to try you have to let her.that is what a relationship is all about.My wife tried once it scares the beejesus out of her,now she is content hanging on to me.Yee Haa

Dec 3, 2007 | 08:38 AM

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June Bug

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RE: Your better half riding

Hubby wasn't crazy about the idea when I first told him I wanted to get my MC license and ride my own ... now he LOVES it ... although he does still worry about me when I go riding on my own somewhere and has (SO far) sucessfully talked me out of going on a 2-hour ride out to where my kids are (itIS a lot of highway driving of the crazy traffic variety). It's been 3 riding seasons for me now and he's 1) very proud of me 2) glad he no longer has to choose / configure HIS bike with having to ride a passenger in mind ! Sometimes he (or even I) just wants to go out for a local ride alone, but mostly it is a lifestyle we share and enjoy together. And ....because it's now in MY blood .... I get it !! And I even "get it" when he just wants to go out for a ride by himself ... which isn't often, but sometimes ... and I understand!

Dec 3, 2007 | 09:04 AM

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1200babe

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RE: Your better half riding

I am a rider coach and love teaching people to ride but especially love to see th look of wonderment when ladies finally get it all together and begin to enjoy riding. I have riden my own for over 37 years now and still get a rush everytime I ride. One of the very best things about bikes is that they are an equal opportunity item- your age and sex don't make any difference in your ability to learn to ride and be a great rider. I have been told many times that I am a better rider than a lot of guys. I ride with retired motors officers and they all say they never worry about me in any way. I have no trouble keeping up with them in any situation.I ride with my husband and usually lead the way- as he tends to get lost and refuse to ask directions. I also do a lot of long distance trips on my bike all alone and love being a solo rider. I have not been on th e bike of any of hubbys bikes in over 35 years and both of us have only solo seats on all the bikes in our garage. The decison to ride is an individual choice and should be made fully aware of the risks/dangers involved.

Dec 3, 2007 | 09:06 AM

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jimmers1817

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RE: Your better half riding

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I like having her ride two up with me. When she rides her own, I'm always looking out for her....not good.

This is a point my wife keeps bringing up to me as why she shouldn't get her own. I would be bird ******* her all the time. She may be right. But I'm going to try talking her into taking the MSF course in the Spring, just to see if she "gets the bug".Plus, you never know, something could happen to me where she would have to drive the bike.

Dec 3, 2007 | 12:14 PM

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Phrogman

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RE: Your better half riding

My wife rides her own almost exclusively. She rarely wants to ride 2 up anymore since the rider's seat is much more comfortable. I personally do not have a problem with the wife riding, after all she's just as capable as I am, maybe not as strong but how many women will have a problem picking up a dropped bike? Most likely they'll have a problem dodging the horde of guys running over to help her pick up the bike...

Dec 3, 2007 | 12:34 PM

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StargazerXT12

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From: Somewhere in, WA

RE: Your better half riding

I ride my own. My SO had no problem with me learning to ride. He was very supportive, once he got over the shock of me going out and buying my Sportster. Since I bought it in April, I've taken the MSF course (June) and Passed and now have put more than 7K on the speedo. Not only that, I've ridden with our Local HOG Chapter on several rides AND actually led two impromptu rides.

I usually lead when he and I ride together. I just feel safer with him right behind me in case of emergency.