Question for the girls.

My girlfriend loves riding with me on my bike, I however don't like her back there, I just don't like doubling for many reasons. I want to tell her this and get her interested in learning to ride herself, but i don't know how to do it without her getting mad.:help:

theres nothing hotter than riding beside that special someone!:cheers:

First step. throw her off the back at 50 mph... next step, take her to the dealer.

hahahahahhahaahahhahha::lol: yeah that would probly do it

try teaching her to ride your bike. if it doesn't interest her, then you're stuck. but if it does, she'll be hooked in no time. or get a solo cowl and tell her you lowered the suspension for a better footing and you can't haul anyone anymore. my lowering links prevent me from hauling people. she's a girl, chances are she'll fall for it and you are off the hook. girls know nothing about that kinda stuff...with the exception of me.

First step. throw her off the back at 50 mph... next step, take her to the dealer. :lol:

try teaching her to ride your bike. if it doesn't interest her, then you're stuck. but if it does, she'll be hooked in no time. or get a solo cowl and tell her you lowered the suspension for a better footing and you can't haul anyone anymore. my lowering links prevent me from hauling people. she's a girl, chances are she'll fall for it and you are off the hook. girls know nothing about that kinda stuff...with the exception of me. Thats what I tell girls at the school I go to. also I never carry a spare. show her threads of other girls that ride. when you see other girls that ride point it out and go, "thats cool a chicks riding" talk about girls riding. before you know she will want one for compatiotion sake:dthumb:

my wife said she was tired of not being able to see over my head.....and not being able to ride when she wants to...:lol: it was easy for me...:D :sorry: I wasn't much help....

You could always tell her that you are trying to hone your skills and with her on the back you cannot push your limits... Then tell her it would be cool if you had a riding partner and talk about getting her a bike... Or I guess you could just tell her you are the man, punch her in the face, and tell her to have dinner ready when you get back from riding. My vote is option 2.

Send her to take the MSF class, and see if riding interests her (I don't recommend anyone trying to teach their S.O. to ride, for a variety of reasons, and if she DOES develop an interest in riding on her own, MSF instructors will prefer she come to class with no "bad habits.") Sigh her up for the class, buy her some basic gear (if you haven't already), i.e. helmet, jacket and gloves (and proper footwear would be good as well), pick up "Proficient Motorcycling" for her (an excellent read) and see how she likes it. Be warned, however, riding isn't for everyone, and if she's scared, pressured or simply not interested, you can't MAKE her ride, and you might just have to take her along as a passenger every now and then to make her happy (which, really, is that SO bad? :wink: )

Send her to take the MSF class, and see if riding interests her (I don't recommend anyone trying to teach their S.O. to ride, for a variety of reasons, and if she DOES develop an interest in riding on her own, MSF instructors will prefer she come to class with no "bad habits.") Sigh her up for the class, buy her some basic gear (if you haven't already), i.e. helmet, jacket and gloves (and proper footwear would be good as well), pick up "Proficient Motorcycling" for her (an excellent read) and see how she likes it. Be warned, however, riding isn't for everyone, and if she's scared, pressured or simply not interested, you can't MAKE her ride, and you might just have to take her along as a passenger every now and then to make her happy (which, really, is that SO bad? :wink: ) I disagree... You can make her ride... http://thirdroar.com/paintings/2003-04-Fist/FIST-websmall.jpg

Send her to take the MSF class, and see if riding interests her (I don't recommend anyone trying to teach their S.O. to ride, for a variety of reasons, and if she DOES develop an interest in riding on her own, MSF instructors will prefer she come to class with no "bad habits.") Sigh her up for the class, buy her some basic gear (if you haven't already), i.e. helmet, jacket and gloves (and proper footwear would be good as well), pick up "Proficient Motorcycling" for her (an excellent read) and see how she likes it. Be warned, however, riding isn't for everyone, and if she's scared, pressured or simply not interested, you can't MAKE her ride, and you might just have to take her along as a passenger every now and then to make her happy (which, really, is that SO bad? :wink: ) I was going to say the same thing, get her the MSF course as a gift and say you want her to share your interests. They seem to want to do that with us all the time and think it is an acceptable gift.

theres nothing hotter than riding beside that special someone!:cheers: :iagree: :withstupi my wife said she was tired of not being able to see over my head.....and not being able to ride when she wants to...:lol: it was easy for me...:D :sorry: I wasn't much help.... :iagree: You could always tell her that you are trying to hone your skills and with her on the back you cannot push your limits... Then tell her it would be cool if you had a riding partner and talk about getting her a bike... Or I guess you could just tell her you are the man, punch her in the face, and tell her to have dinner ready when you get back from riding. My vote is option 2. My gf wanted to get a bike as soon as I came home with mine. So it was easy for me as well. But like they said, get her in to MSF (mine was signed up before I even got a bike) and look around for a good starter bike with her. Tell her you'd rather she get the equal enjoyment of riding her own bike next to you, rather than behind you. Also that you feel more comfortable riding alone so that you can better yourself. :2cents:

I was going to say the same thing, get her the MSF course as a gift and say you want her to share your interests. They seem to want to do that with us all the time and think it is an acceptable gift. Yup, I received almost exactly what I listed above (gloves, proficient motorcycling and a certificate to take the MSF class... got the helmet a few months later for my Bday) our first Christmas together. (Granted, I had expressed that I WANTED to take it, but still, it shows he not only wants her to share in his passion, but to do so safely :dthumb: )

I disagree... You can make her ride... http://thirdroar.com/paintings/2003-04-Fist/FIST-websmall.jpg :tt: :lol:

i brang my bike home.. then my g/f said she wanted one.. she likes to ride on the back.. she hates the "tire warmup" you know.. going back `n forth in the lane.. i just tell her im gona go do some mntin riding. and she wont get on.. lol!

I agree with the people who say she should take the msf course. If she's going to ride that will get her hooked and from there it will be easy to get her a bike. Hell, you could even take it with her for moral support. ;) I don't let people on the back of my bike, ever. Not even my SO. So I don't have to worry about this. Or go with OSP's idea. :wink:

I don't let people on the back of my bike, ever. Not even my SO. So I don't have to worry about this. :iagree: In the nearly three years we've been together, we've never once ridden two up (in fact, neither of us even has passenger pegs anymore)... no need when you're a two-bike family. :dthumb:

I agree with the people who say she should take the msf course. ... Hell, you could even take it with her for moral support. ;) Actually, that's probably not the greatest idea because she may feel pressured to do better with him there, then end up doing worse. Probably best if he's NOT there at all.

Actually, that's probably not the greatest idea because she may feel pressured to do better with him there, then end up doing worse. Probably best if he's NOT there at all. :iagree:

Send her to take the MSF class, and see if riding interests her (I don't recommend anyone trying to teach their S.O. to ride, for a variety of reasons, and if she DOES develop an interest in riding on her own, MSF instructors will prefer she come to class with no "bad habits.") Sigh her up for the class, buy her some basic gear (if you haven't already), i.e. helmet, jacket and gloves (and proper footwear would be good as well), pick up "Proficient Motorcycling" for her (an excellent read) and see how she likes it. Be warned, however, riding isn't for everyone, and if she's scared, pressured or simply not interested, you can't MAKE her ride, and you might just have to take her along as a passenger every now and then to make her happy (which, really, is that SO bad? :wink: ) uhhh...yeah that's what i meant to say. forget that part i said about teaching her to ride your bike. :bonk: don't know where that came from. i shoulda known better.

i was in a similar situation (15 some years ago). my solution was this: i removed the passenger pegs, got a high mount pipe, and replaced the rear with a mono-posto rear. problem solved. when i taught my gf how to ride, it made me nervous whenever she goes riding solo. after crashing her bike a few times, she gave it up. no more worries. but unfortunately, she crashed the next 3 cars i bought her. (she managed to fish-tail a front wheel drive honda CRX si) to this day, i still worry when she drives back and forth to work... -a|ex

:iagree: In the nearly three years we've been together, we've never once ridden two up (in fact, neither of us even has passenger pegs anymore)... no need when you're a two-bike family. :dthumb: Yep yep, now if I could only get my boyfriend to ride... Actually, that's probably not the greatest idea because she may feel pressured to do better with him there, then end up doing worse. Probably best if he's NOT there at all. Oh yeah, that's probably true. I just know that some women are very shy and like to have people they know with them at all times.

First step. throw her off the back at 50 mph... next step, take her to the dealer. that was some funny shiiii:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: more like take her to the hospital

thanx for the help. you women are comlex creatures but i think i finally have her talked into getting her own ride.:thx1:

OK, problem solved! :lock:

sence my little crash last night, my g/f says she don't want a bike.. or to ride on the back! my problem is solved aswell :D

sence my little crash last night, my g/f says she don't want a bike.. or to ride on the back! my problem is solved aswell :D :yikes: Oh no!!!!! (off to find the thread on your mishap)... Hope you're back in the saddle soon! :dthumb:

I was going to say the same thing, get her the MSF course as a gift and say you want her to share your interests. They seem to want to do that with us all the time and think it is an acceptable gift. I agree with the people who say she should take the msf course. If she's going to ride that will get her hooked and from there it will be easy to get her a bike. Hell, you could even take it with her for moral support. ;) I don't let people on the back of my bike, ever. Not even my SO. So I don't have to worry about this. :iagree: Yep yep, now if I could only get my boyfriend to ride... Oh yeah, that's probably true. I just know that some women are very shy and like to have people they know with them at all times. :withstupi I'm pretty sure my girl would want me there. But who knows- we'll see how she reacts when I get my bike. I have a list of people that want to ride- brothers, mother, cousin, friends, girlfriend. I tell them all the same thing- "I need some time to get comfortable on the bike. Then maybe. But if I get something with removable rear pegs, they're probably coming off."

I have a list of people that want to ride- brothers, mother, cousin, friends, girlfriend. I tell them all the same thing- "I need some time to get comfortable on the bike. Then maybe. But if I get something with removable rear pegs, they're probably coming off." The rule of thumb is that you should log at least 10,000-miles under your belt before even contemplating taking a passenger. Just tell your acquaintances that you are not comfortable with your skills and experiences yet to risk their lives. Tell them that it's even worse because your bike wasn't truly designed to take a passenger (which is the truth). Your suspension wasn't designed and made to carry much more weight, the geometry of the frame wasn't designed for safely carrying a pillion (look at how high the passenger sit on your bike).

theres nothing hotter than riding beside that special someone!:cheers: +10 on that! It is true, but it is also nice to have your own "space" on your bike when you ride. I do agree with that 100%. Especially when you want to do stunts or something and you have a rider,,it gets hard. I'm glad that she wants her own bike! I was gonna say, I never had the problem myself with needing to ride, I have for 14 years now (just started stunting though) and my boy is into riding himself. But my brother on the other hand wants to always ride with me, but he feels that he is too small to ride himself (he is only 5'1). I tell him 24/7 he can get his own bike and i'll teach him to ride,,but he STILL says he is too small. Anyone suggest anything I could say to him? (i've tried building his confidence for over a year now..and zilch!)

I know some really short people that ride, yes you may need to lower the bike...but so what? Anything is possible. It almost sounds like he's using his height as an excuse. :2cents:

I know some really short people that ride, yes you may need to lower the bike...but so what? Anything is possible. It almost sounds like he's using his height as an excuse. :2cents: he DOES whine a LOT about his height and he does use it as an excuse. I have been trying to get him to admit that he is just either a little scared or nervous to try it on his own..but he wont. I told him that I could take his bike to someone to have it 'fitted' to him, he will NOT get on still and try it. Since he is so little, for a slow short distance, I let him sit in front of me taking the controls and I was behind him helping him out and balancing. He was fine then,,just on his own...*sigh*. He is so "big' in everything he does, but this...nope!

Keep after him about it, eventually he'll get tired of you nagging him and he'll just do it. :)

Keep after him about it, eventually he'll get tired of you nagging him and he'll just do it. :) I hope so! I will keep both of my hands fingers crossed for this one. I would really love it if someday I could ride with both my boy AND my brother!

I would never do stoppies cause of my shortness (only 5'7"). If the bike would lean over too far during the stoppie as it come to a stop... I never believed I would have been able to catch it...

I would never do stoppies cause of my shortness (only 5'7"). If the bike would lean over too far during the stoppie as it come to a stop... I never believed I would have been able to catch it... Oh wow, you are only 5'7? damn..thought you'd be taller for some reason :idk: ...That is the one thing that I did and do tell my brother and shorter people...if you get into this,,you may not be able to do everything due to your heights! (bro is 5'1 and 100lbs soaking wet) he'd get too hurt

Yeah not sure why... must be the chopper! :lol: I may look tall cause I'm built enough up top to look bigger. 5'7" 185# :idk:

Yeah not sure why... must be the chopper! :lol: I may look tall cause I'm built enough up top to look bigger. 5'7" 185# :idk: Well, if the camera adds 10 lbs...wonder what it does to height??? :tt:

Not sure...

i lke it when my man asks me if i wanna ride or not with him when he goes for a ride. i rode like twice with him and i love it but i want to get my own bike so i can be ahead of him not behind him :)