FINALLY - Got the wife to ride

Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
TechTMW
Legendary 2000
Legendary 2000
Posts: 2045
Joined: Fri Mar 19, 2004 12:43 pm
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 10
My Motorcycle: 2005 BMW R1200GS
Location: Alexandria VA

FINALLY - Got the wife to ride

#1 Unread post by TechTMW »

Well, I bought her this Spidi Pantera jacket about six months ago, because she loved the styling...
http://mxdirtrider.com/h-products/pr-ap ... antera.htm

Then I installed a Reynolds backrest/rear-rack on my BMW R80

Then we went out and got matching Nolan N-102 helmets (and spidi gloves for her)
http://www.helmetshop.com/ItemMatrix.as ... trixType=1

and FINALLY, yesterday we went for a ride together! I have been riding for quite a while and my wife has always been nervous about my riding, and has seen it as a waste of time and money. Well, after all this expenditure of money on her behalf, she figured "Well I better give it a try." And you know what - SHE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

I was ready to stop for the day, and she still wanted to ride to the Restaurant for Dinner!!

And here's the most pleasant surprise of all - She's a natural Pillion. The didn't wiggle around, or try to lean or counter the bike's leaning ... And that backrest is great because it gives her something to lean back and hold on to, so our helmets aren't clacking and she doesn't have a death grip on my waist...

What a pleasant surprise. After all this time ... I think we will finally be able to spend some quality time together instead of me going out for a ride and her staying at home or whatever ... Fun times ahead :mrgreen:

(Next thing ... panniers for the beemer :wink: )
“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”
- Soren Kierkegaard (19th century Danish philosopher)
Top
User avatar
sapaul
Legendary 2000
Legendary 2000
Posts: 2387
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:45 am
Sex: Male
Years Riding: 90
My Motorcycle: 2011 R1200R 07 BMW GS, Kymco 250 little
Location: South Africa

#2 Unread post by sapaul »

After spending 20 years in the dirt by my self and then getting back on the road with the Goose as pillion, let me tell you that we have had more adventures and quality time together than at any other time in our 27 years together. 80% of my riding is with the Goose and I would not want it any other way. I am really pleased that this has come right for you and wish you many happy kms together. You can start planning those long trips now.
I spent my therapy money an a K1200S
The therapy worked, I got a GS now
A touch of insanity crept back in the shape of an R1200R
Top
User avatar
CNF2002
Site Supporter - Silver
Site Supporter - Silver
Posts: 2553
Joined: Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:56 pm
Sex: Male
Location: Texas

#3 Unread post by CNF2002 »

Thats great news! I'd like to take my wife for a ride, but I wouldnt dare put her back there with my current riding experience.
2002 Buell Blast 500 /¦\
[url=http://www.putfile.com][img]http://x10.putfile.com/3/8221543225.gif[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?t=11790]Confessions of a Commuter[/url]
Top
User avatar
basshole
Legendary 300
Legendary 300
Posts: 477
Joined: Sat Sep 24, 2005 9:01 am
Sex: Male
Location: The O.C.

#4 Unread post by basshole »

Good point there CNF2002. At what point in time does a "newbie" feel comfortable enough to carry a pillion? I'd love to get my wife out for a ride but having never carried a pillion, I'm not sure when that comfort level arrives. The last thing I want to do is have my wifes riding experience to be a bad one.
Beer. Helping ugly people get laid since 1853
2006 Suzuki C50 Silver/Gray
Top
User avatar
CNF2002
Site Supporter - Silver
Site Supporter - Silver
Posts: 2553
Joined: Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:56 pm
Sex: Male
Location: Texas

#5 Unread post by CNF2002 »

Get one of your buddies to volunteer.
2002 Buell Blast 500 /¦\
[url=http://www.putfile.com][img]http://x10.putfile.com/3/8221543225.gif[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?t=11790]Confessions of a Commuter[/url]
Top
User avatar
cb360
Site Supporter - Gold
Site Supporter - Gold
Posts: 1196
Joined: Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:15 am
Sex: Male
Location: Seattle, Washington

#6 Unread post by cb360 »

Good for you Techbmw. My wife has her own bike, but most of the time she'd just as soon ride with me.
1974 Honda CB360
1985 Honda Magna VF700c
Top
Runswalking
Regular
Regular
Posts: 32
Joined: Sat Dec 31, 2005 1:40 pm
Sex: Male
Location: Independence, 15 miles S of Cincinnati

Good job

#7 Unread post by Runswalking »

Way to go TechBMW. My spouse & I have been riding for so many yrs together I don't notice the diff now. She's also had her own motorcycle for 20 + yrs too. We take vacation time and usually take both bikes, and we still have the Fed Ex packages back home. Yes its always better to have a loved one to share the experience with. One point, NEVER, EVER say anything about helmet hair!
Stan aka "Runswalking"
The Force can have a strong influence on the weak minded.
Top
User avatar
Dragonhawk
Legendary 500
Legendary 500
Posts: 501
Joined: Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:30 am
Sex: Male
Location: Los Angeles

Re: FINALLY - Got the wife to ride

#8 Unread post by Dragonhawk »

TechBMW wrote:What a pleasant surprise. After all this time ... I think we will finally be able to spend some quality time together instead of me going out for a ride and her staying at home or whatever ... Fun times ahead :mrgreen:
But the mailman is going to be SO disappointed.

:laughing:

JUST KIDDING!
[b]Are you a beginner rider?
Have a lot of questions about motorcycling?
Not sure what bike to start with?
[url=http://www.wyndfeather.com/learn/motorcycle.htm]Learn To Ride A Motorcycle - A Step-By-Step Guide[/url][/b]
Top
User avatar
Wizzard
Legendary 1000
Legendary 1000
Posts: 1471
Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:56 am
Sex: Male
Location: Fresno, California

#9 Unread post by Wizzard »

That's really kewl Techie . I packed my spousette for many years and we both loved it . And ever since she started riding her own scoots it's gotten even better and that's a fact .
Kindest regards, Wizzard
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- ' WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!! ' " - Author Unknown
Top
HULK
Rookie
Rookie
Posts: 8
Joined: Sun Dec 25, 2005 10:10 pm
Sex: Male
Location: Jacksonville, AR, USA

#10 Unread post by HULK »

My wife rode with me for the first time New Year's Eve. We took a 120 mile, 3 hour trip around the hills of Central Ark. She hasn't asked when we can go again, but I know she had good time. My youngest daughter (13) rides alot with me. The oldest (17) is currently too cool. Hopefully she'll be ready for another ride soon!
Jeff "Hulk" Hulsizer
06 Kawasaki 1600 Classic
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Total Motorcycle Talk”