Wife Will Not Ride!
Road Master
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RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
Forgot to mention....
My wife offered a "pre-approved Biker-Bitch" (as she put it).
This would be a designated female of her choice.
I actully gave this some thought, but I can't imagine what would end up on the back of my bike with me. [
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My wife offered a "pre-approved Biker-Bitch" (as she put it).
This would be a designated female of her choice.
I actully gave this some thought, but I can't imagine what would end up on the back of my bike with me. [
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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Indianapolis
RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
I agree dont push, my wife wouldnt ride and said she didnt like it...we went to the Indiana State HOG Rally, she drove the trailblazer a I rode up with the rest of our group. when we went to leave for running around that night I asked if she was riding or driving to meet us and she rode and rode and rode. I now ask whenever I am going out and she still doesnt go every time but either way I enjoy my time out.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: North Carolina
RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
My wife refused to ride for 19 years but when our youngest son left home she started riding with me on "my" bike and now we have "our" bike.
Give her time but don't push her, she might come around.
Give her time but don't push her, she might come around.
Tourer
Joined: May 2006
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RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
As these posts indicate, you are not alone. My wife does not ride, and I can assure you she never will. It's just not her thing. She did not want me to own a bike in the first place (been off one for 30 years), and it took a good while for her to adjust to that (yes, I did not leave that decision up to her). Even had to promise I would not push my 3 girls still at home to ride, which I have not (the youngest has ridden local with me a few times). Now she's fine with my riding, as well as my trips with the guys I schedule several times a year. Family wise, we have two to three trips a year that are traditionally scheduled with her and the kids so the quality time with the family is not compromised.
The upside to this, is that I do not have to concern myself with the safety of a very important loved one in the back seat. As much as I would like the wife and/or family along, it has worked out best for all concerned.
The upside to this, is that I do not have to concern myself with the safety of a very important loved one in the back seat. As much as I would like the wife and/or family along, it has worked out best for all concerned.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: BOSTON originally / APPLETON WI now
RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
My wife won't ride along anymore - only because it is too LOUD!!!
She rode with stock pipes but can't stand the 2.5" Rush baffle sound.
I love it - just right!!!
Guess that back seat will always be open - any takers???
She rode with stock pipes but can't stand the 2.5" Rush baffle sound.
I love it - just right!!!
Guess that back seat will always be open - any takers???
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: TX
RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
I guess I am a forutnate one...
My wife loves to ride, she even went out and took the MSF Course and passed.
Now we are a 2 bike family and love it, alothough she wont ride by herself that often, she likes to ride with me more than ride alone.
Have a great day
My wife loves to ride, she even went out and took the MSF Course and passed.
Now we are a 2 bike family and love it, alothough she wont ride by herself that often, she likes to ride with me more than ride alone.
Have a great day
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Prescott, AZ
RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
Isn't that what Girl friends are for??? lol
OK - I agree, don't push her - mine at first did not want to ride, now she loves it... Just got back from a fly and ride to Nova Scotia - planning an 07 trip to Artic Circle, AK....
OK - I agree, don't push her - mine at first did not want to ride, now she loves it... Just got back from a fly and ride to Nova Scotia - planning an 07 trip to Artic Circle, AK....
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Mont. Co. Maryland
RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
I agree with the "pre-approved biker bitch"!!!!!!! Espcially since you can't take the girlfriend around your wife's friends.....
Or you can buy one of those life size stuffed apes to ride with you!!!!!!!
Or you can buy one of those life size stuffed apes to ride with you!!!!!!!
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Los Angeles
RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
My fiancee refused to get on the back until I'd been riding six months and took the ERC. Now I've been riding a year and she accompanies me about 20% of the time. Be warned, if your experience is like mine, it costs a lot to make your SO comfortable on the back. First, there was the Sundowner saddle. Next, the passenger backrest. Next, the passenger footboards. Now I've just ordered an Airhawk pillion cushion. If mama's gonna ride, she's gotta be comfortable!
Adam
Adam
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From: Deer Park, Texas
RE: Wife Will Not Ride!
I respect your post. My wife absolutely loves to ride with me, we go everywhere together. She has talked about attending the MSF course and the only thing stopping her is our two teenage sons are dead set against her getting her own bike. She has talked to them about all the things that could happen even riding 2 up. They are just concerned with her safety and her ability to handle a bike. I think once they get a little older she will make the leap but is happy being on the back with me.