I told her if you if you live in MO and limit your riding because of wind and a chance of rain your never gonna ride.
Wife won't ride when....
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Northern Illinois
Nope, my wife rides in the wind and/or rain with out complaint. How do you figure to go on any long road trips if your wife doesn't ride in the wind or rain?
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wisconsin
Mine is a fair weather rider as well. We have done a few fly and meets to cut down on her ride time for long trips. Frustrating but you can't force someone to like what you do.
I also think it's a matter of not being in control. I even suggestd she take the riders course.
How many of us have been a passenger on a bike? I never have and not sure I want to. I can only think the experience is must different riding "bitch"!
Enjoy two up when you can!
I also think it's a matter of not being in control. I even suggestd she take the riders course.
How many of us have been a passenger on a bike? I never have and not sure I want to. I can only think the experience is must different riding "bitch"!
Enjoy two up when you can!
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Sioux Center, Iowa
LOL! I know a lot of GUYS like that. That's why you see a lot of 3 year old, low mileage bikes for sale. If I say "Let's ride." My wife will beat me to the bike. Great wife and riding partner. Just celebrated 39 years this past weekend.
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From: Tonopah Az
guess I am one of the lucky ones. My wife and I do almost everything together.She doesn't like the cold but I just bought her the right kind of gear and she has grown to love the ride. Only problem she puts on so much stuff she can't hardly move when geared up, but at least I have my best friend with me.
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Mine's getting to be like that. She has ridden through wind, rain, sleet and hail.
I've also caught myself riding when the weather made it less than enjoyable.
I've also caught myself riding when the weather made it less than enjoyable.
Road Warrior
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From: Virginia
Mine will ride as long as it's nice out, we rolled into Colonial Beach this past Saturday with three other couples and had a blast.
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From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND
We were out doing rolling thunder and this older couple heard it was going to rain later so they call for a limo to pick them up. And road service that they had would pick up there bikes.
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From: Meyersdale PA
Guys, this is some funny s%*t.
I have had my bike for a year and a half (first bike) and before "we" bought it the wife was all excited and couldn't wait to go everywhere in the country to see things she has never seen before. Now, ( and we really have not been anywhere yet ) if it's not 80 deg with no chance of rain and no wind, she aint freakin going. Oh yea, and not at night....
It,s funny but boy is it ever irritating too.
I have had my bike for a year and a half (first bike) and before "we" bought it the wife was all excited and couldn't wait to go everywhere in the country to see things she has never seen before. Now, ( and we really have not been anywhere yet ) if it's not 80 deg with no chance of rain and no wind, she aint freakin going. Oh yea, and not at night....
It,s funny but boy is it ever irritating too.