View Poll Results: Was buying a '09 honda shadow for my girlfriend a bad idea?
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Cape Brerton
Maybe... just Maybe she's a Harley person! They have no desire to own or ride anything else. I mean she just won't feel right, there will be something missing, bad karma etc if she rides the Honda. get her a hog, she deserves it
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Arizona
I think you may have missed the real issue (shes a selfish) and in your understandable love for Harleys (gold digger) may think a Harley makes a better (that is after his money) beginners bike.
Tech23
Last edited by Tech23; Jan 15, 2010 at 12:16 AM.
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From: Massachusetts
Heck, I bought my wife a 454 LTD kawa as her first bike. I'll pick it up saturday, and then I'll have to wotk on it quite a bit. I think that it is plenty of bike for her (5 foot 3).
Riding a harley should be a goal. If your OL don't appreciate what she has, then maybe it's time for her to move her cute lill **** to the nect credit union, get a loan and buy a Harley on her own.
What I really can't stand are ungratefull and demanding people. That's an arrogant and absolutely unacceptable attitude.
I am happy that my wife is a humble and (to a certain extend) normal woman.
Just my 02.
Riding a harley should be a goal. If your OL don't appreciate what she has, then maybe it's time for her to move her cute lill **** to the nect credit union, get a loan and buy a Harley on her own.
What I really can't stand are ungratefull and demanding people. That's an arrogant and absolutely unacceptable attitude.
I am happy that my wife is a humble and (to a certain extend) normal woman.
Just my 02.
Last edited by frenchman; Jan 15, 2010 at 12:10 AM.
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Kingman, AZ
Wifes 1st - 86 Honda Shawdow 5 yrs ago, dropped 3X
2nd and current bike- 2005 VStar 1100 bought new, down lightly once.
Next bike - HD! Type yet to be determined.
Griping about type she rides - zero
But I think I have shamelessly bumped a dead horse....have not seen the OP since post # 17. C'mon lovemydeluxe.....let us know what's going on with your problem, we're all waiting to know what you did and her reaction!
2nd and current bike- 2005 VStar 1100 bought new, down lightly once.
Next bike - HD! Type yet to be determined.
Griping about type she rides - zero
But I think I have shamelessly bumped a dead horse....have not seen the OP since post # 17. C'mon lovemydeluxe.....let us know what's going on with your problem, we're all waiting to know what you did and her reaction!
Last edited by IndyClassic; Jan 15, 2010 at 06:46 AM. Reason: wrote "bikes" not "wifes" dohhh
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From: The Peach State
I'm so glad you like me, G. Obviously we're not married LMAO! 
He has a point. If anyone had gone out and bought a bike, any bike for me to begin with, I would have been thrilled and ridden the hell out of it until I could get what I really wanted. Just sayin'.
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Road Warrior
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From: warner robins, ga
i dont know the OP or his lady friend, but my knee-jerk thoughts were:
anyone who DOESNT RIDE is not allowed to make generalizations as to what constitutes a "real biker", nor what they will or will not do. talk about not having a dog in the fight! IMO, a "real biker" (not to mention a "real girlfriend") would appreciate the gift for what it is, and not be materialistic and ungrateful.
the honda shadow is a good learner's bike, not to mention a nice bike in general. you would be able to sell it used without a hassle and upgrade to a bigger/better bike later.
again, i dont know the OP or his gal, but if anyone was ever that ungrateful to me after receiving a gift that nice/expensive, i would probably show them the door.
comparison: i bought an ex of mine a 250 honda nighthawk for $1000 and she loved the snot out of it.
anyone who DOESNT RIDE is not allowed to make generalizations as to what constitutes a "real biker", nor what they will or will not do. talk about not having a dog in the fight! IMO, a "real biker" (not to mention a "real girlfriend") would appreciate the gift for what it is, and not be materialistic and ungrateful.
the honda shadow is a good learner's bike, not to mention a nice bike in general. you would be able to sell it used without a hassle and upgrade to a bigger/better bike later.
again, i dont know the OP or his gal, but if anyone was ever that ungrateful to me after receiving a gift that nice/expensive, i would probably show them the door.
comparison: i bought an ex of mine a 250 honda nighthawk for $1000 and she loved the snot out of it.
TERRIBLE CHOICE in the WOMAN.