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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Just joined the forum. Never ridden before but will be taking the class at a local HD dealer soon. Just have to get the wife to accept the fact that I want a bike. Any methods of convincing her would be greatly appreciated.
 
Old Oct 31, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Just joined the forum. Never ridden before but will be taking the class at a local HD dealer soon. Just have to get the wife to accept the fact that I want a bike. Any methods of convincing her would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. About the bike thing, the wife knew that I wanted a bike and I just did it without telling her first, besides, I am bigger than she is.
 
Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Welcome from Kitchener, Ontario Canada! If you can get her on one a couple of times, I'm sure she will come around. Maybe try renting. Have her read the forums and see how much fun riding can be. Good luck.
 
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Thanks for all the replies and advice. After I take the riding class I will get a free rental from HD and will have to put her *** on it. Well, not right after the class, I'm sure I'll need a little more experience riding to make us both feel comfortable. But I'm not giving up. Also, would a Sportster Custom 1200 be a good starter bike?
 
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