The trying girlfriend
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RE: The trying girlfriend
ORIGINAL: Danni
Well...sorry i could not answer any of you or thank you for your advise... but i am in the military as well so duty called!
Now my comments:
1.The reason i had 3 of the same posts was because i didnt understand how to "post" the proper way until my fiance explained it was someone else post.
2. To all the respectful gentlemen who commented me... i do appreciate your advise...espcially some of you old timers who actually understand what i am talking about. THANK YOU!!
3. To the pervs--- need not comment back things you would not want any other man saying to your significant other ( ** Remember ** my fiance is on this site as well and he can read
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4. To all the Lovers of their Rides and their wives who love just as much as they do.... i am making an attempt... i am from the heart of south philly, not many people have HD-- they are more of the crotch rocket types. And michael doesnt have a 2nd. seat yet for me. Its not so much michael i am worried about its the crazy vehicle drives that make me nervous. but obviously back roads would be a good start off!
5. To my few Lonely/Angry/Women Hating/Cant tell me what to do Riders-- in a relationship you have to meet in the middle...a give and take kind of thing....
In my attempt to get to know the bike I did help michael to washthe bike!! while it wasnt the funnest thing i have ever done, but at least we did something together... 2 attemps ( complete )
Well...sorry i could not answer any of you or thank you for your advise... but i am in the military as well so duty called!
Now my comments:
1.The reason i had 3 of the same posts was because i didnt understand how to "post" the proper way until my fiance explained it was someone else post.
2. To all the respectful gentlemen who commented me... i do appreciate your advise...espcially some of you old timers who actually understand what i am talking about. THANK YOU!!
3. To the pervs--- need not comment back things you would not want any other man saying to your significant other ( ** Remember ** my fiance is on this site as well and he can read
) 4. To all the Lovers of their Rides and their wives who love just as much as they do.... i am making an attempt... i am from the heart of south philly, not many people have HD-- they are more of the crotch rocket types. And michael doesnt have a 2nd. seat yet for me. Its not so much michael i am worried about its the crazy vehicle drives that make me nervous. but obviously back roads would be a good start off!
5. To my few Lonely/Angry/Women Hating/Cant tell me what to do Riders-- in a relationship you have to meet in the middle...a give and take kind of thing....
In my attempt to get to know the bike I did help michael to washthe bike!! while it wasnt the funnest thing i have ever done, but at least we did something together... 2 attemps ( complete )
Get a used take off 2008 lowrider stock seat off of ebay for about $100. Takes 30 seconds to install. Then start going for short rides with him. You both may consider getting helmets since you are new to the sport. You don't have to do anything but sit on the back and hold onto him and keep your feet on the pegs. No leaning.....let him & the bike do all the work. You will get the hang in no time....just take your time and watch those pipes as they get real hot real fast.
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RE: The trying girlfriend
Sooo... last night i went to the guys garage...and i tried sitting on the stripper seat... not the most comfortable or safe thing for a first time rider. I didnt feel secure on that thing. if i am getting on a bike i need that back rest... i am looking on ebay!!
Best Regards---
The trying girlfriend!!
Best Regards---
The trying girlfriend!!
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RE: The trying girlfriend
ORIGINAL: Danni
LilBudy... I do not want him to give up the bike. and we work together...trust me when i say he has the most un-stressful job --he gets to play all day. Nothing dramatic has changed...he just likes bigger and better things, like most men. Which i understand... but $$$$ is a biggg issue. I told him when you change something on a bike it causes a chain effect... one upgrade leads to having to change the wiring system to changing the air filter etc... obviously things cost money but i dont see why put tons of money into something your not going to keep?? maybe its me.
LilBudy... I do not want him to give up the bike. and we work together...trust me when i say he has the most un-stressful job --he gets to play all day. Nothing dramatic has changed...he just likes bigger and better things, like most men. Which i understand... but $$$$ is a biggg issue. I told him when you change something on a bike it causes a chain effect... one upgrade leads to having to change the wiring system to changing the air filter etc... obviously things cost money but i dont see why put tons of money into something your not going to keep?? maybe its me.
For a lot of people money is a big issue, and owning a HD can be a very expensive hobby. This girl has told us money is an issue, and he just keeps spending money on his bike. Thats not a very good way to be behaving when your getting married in the near future. If bike parts are taking food off the table, or eating away at savings, or could be going towards a house downpayment, then be happy you got a bike and leave it as-is until you can actually afford to work on it.
Just IMO of course, im no expert with money. Im just one of the lucky few who doesnt need to worry about money, the fiance and I worked very hard (about 14 years of university combined, me a little more than her) to get to where we are at 27 & 28yo (she's older). And im glad we did, because without money to fight about, a relationship can be amazing if you communicate and do things to enjoy your time together.
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RE: The trying girlfriend
Danni, isn't it tough to weed through all the advise? Just get your own already and go with out him when he doesn't want to go. Reading the post here, you are the kind of person that will love it.
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