Dosen't want to ride.
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From: Northern VA
Your fiance's goal might have been to prove to herself that she could do it. Once she did, she may have realized it was more fun to ride on the back. You didn't lose your riding buddy if she's riding on the back of your bike. As others have said, there's no need to push it.
Road Captain
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From: north carolina
Don't push it, enjoy the fact that your girlfriend will ride with you! Many spouses/SO's won't ever get on the back of a bike period!
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My dad , and his wife, rode many miles with her on the back. Then, they picked up a bike for her. They rode side by side one season. I remember my dad telling me it's the worst thing he ever did for that season was one of constant fear for her while they were riding. He said she did fine but he was driving lousy as he was more concerned for her than watching his own driving. He felt totally distracted all the time. They both decided to go back to 2 up. My wife loves to ride but has no interest in having her own. She zones out on the back..enjoying the sights/sounds. To each their own.
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My wife took a class, got her license, rode one year and then quit cold turkey. That was about 16 years ago. She's had no interest in riding solo ever since. She will, however, take a short ride two-up with me.
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2 up and dont push or you may loose that too. my wife used to ride her own. gave it up and will only ride my pillion. she can sleep, read, and you would never hear her complain a word. the front is not for everyone but she obvisously likes the wind.
ride safe
your mileage may vary
ride safe
your mileage may vary
You don't have a pillion, you have a love seat!
OP, one question. When you were helping her, were you overly critical at any time? Seems funny that she just up and stopped riding without something happening that turned her off it.
If it were me, I'd let it sit for a while. The bike won't depreciate, and over time, she may decide she wants to try it again. But do not push her. Don't even mention it. Just every once in a while, bring it out and clean it up. Her seeing it will be the most torture if she really wants to ride.
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Give ya $1,000 for the sporty
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We all know there is a certain amount of fear that goes with ridin'. Those that enjoy riding and do it often have learned to respect and master their fear. Not everyone can do that.
You might want to just give her some time. Tell her it's not a good time to be sellin' the Sporty just yet (you know you're likely to take beating on it) & just park for awhile.
If she still is spooked about riding in a couple of months, well, it may be that ridin' is not her thing. If she feels better being a passenger, let her be.
You might want to just give her some time. Tell her it's not a good time to be sellin' the Sporty just yet (you know you're likely to take beating on it) & just park for awhile.
If she still is spooked about riding in a couple of months, well, it may be that ridin' is not her thing. If she feels better being a passenger, let her be.
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My dad , and his wife, rode many miles with her on the back. Then, they picked up a bike for her. They rode side by side one season. I remember my dad telling me it's the worst thing he ever did for that season was one of constant fear for her while they were riding. He said she did fine but he was driving lousy as he was more concerned for her than watching his own driving. He felt totally distracted all the time. They both decided to go back to 2 up. My wife loves to ride but has no interest in having her own. She zones out on the back..enjoying the sights/sounds. To each their own.