Do you want your gf/wife/life partner to ride?

I wish I had a girlfriend so I could have this problem. I'll get back to you on the solution once I have examined the issue in practice.

Which is to say, "never".

 

Maybe you and Manuela can find some deserted back roads to cruise on. Keep the bike at your place and only have her ride with you. Just an idea.

 

Ah, good start Grasshopper. As far as your girlfriend, you seem to make it clear...at this point it is probably best not to start. IF you wanted to get her moving towards that I would keep her on the mountain bike and work on the basic two-wheel skills...I think that it is an under-rated tool. I had decades of experience on road and mountain bikes and it helped me tremendously when I jumped on a motorcycle.
As far as MY fiancee...nope...she just is not interested. That is fine.
As far other women...in general? Wow...hard to generalize. I think the biggest issue is not that many are INTERESTED. I think many many women could become great riders IF they were interested. Ya gotta have the passion to become good. AND SURVIVE. But I do think that other than some strength issues, both sexes are created with a similar range of reflexes and co-ordination...there are great potential riders in both sexes. And I feel that as far as "agressiveness" is concerned, I think that it is required to become a good RACER or agressive streetfighter BUT not necessarily to become a SAFE street rider.
But, I do love to see women bicycle riders and motorcycle riders...such a unique perspective and breath of fresh air. I also love having the female Forum members here...they add a lot We need to encourage them (and scare them less)!
Ok...I'm done...

 

My ex hated motorcycles, so no problem there. My current GF would like to ride and already knows she'd rather have a smaller slower cruiser style bike. Simply because she's sure she'd be more comfrotable with it and the speed it'd go. I've told her to buy a Rebel and learn to ride and if she's good at it and enjoys it then go from there.

Let your GF figure out what she wants to do. Remember that first fall is the best learning experience. You learn right there if you're willing to get on again, if you're paying enough attention, and if the bike you're riding is right for you. Not saying I'd want her to crash or even have a low speed drop, but let her know it's a big possibility and see what she thinks from there.

 

Hey Derstuka... I hope your girlfrend does not read this... :biggrin:

This girl, Manuela she is really hot. :flame:

 

Yeah, I got from your first post she was some who fell a lot on the mountain bike. It's why I said to remind her about the high probability of a fall on a motorcycle. If she's not pushing it, don't worry about it. She probably just wants another thing in common with you. Remind her you don't need to like all of the same things and she's still a welcome passenger whenever she'd like. That would probably slow her interest of it down.

 

I work with a woman bought a CBR600RR just for track days, and rides a 919 on the street. She loves what the track days do for her street riding abilities. Here husband and son also ride (dirt and street, I think).

For what it's worth, woman, in general, have faster reflexes than men (according to the test I read). That doesn't mean much, ultimately. Think of all the people you have known that ride, and shouldn't. They take a lot of risks and/or crash a lot. Sometimes it is truly bad luck, but most of the time it is an error in judgement.

Then there are those people that look at motorcycling as dangerous, and always will. They have never tried it, nor do they want to. The thought of it makes them afraid, for whatever reason.

Derstuka, when you describe your significant other, it reminded me of a woman I know, a good friend, who should never even think about riding. I don't think I would even want her as a passenger. She's one heck of a good human, but like all of us, she came from the factory with her particular options installed, none of which are suited to street riding. She's marvelous with horses, and meticulous at paying attention to detail. Not a rider, though.

Anyway, I guess what I should really be saying here is if it were me, I would pay attention to my gut feeling. Long term survival on a bike takes a particular combination of skills. All I could do is state my reservations as diplomatically as possible, and see which way the wind blows. Like all humans, you'll never be able to stop somebody from doing something they are determined to do, and they usually resent you for trying to.

But hey, no matter what happens, rest assured it will be all your fault... Hope that helps!

 

I taught my wife the basics of riding. I'm not saying I taught her to proficiency, I just taught her the absolute basics. I then sent her to a $400 One-On-One teacher who did everything else, up to & including escorting her to the NJ DMW to take her road test & get her license.

The only reason I pushed her to start riding was so she would QUIT giving me shit about my riding. I would disappear for hours on end & you can't hear a cell phone while riding. It was getting old. My solution was for her to start riding.

Now, the only reason I thought it was a good idea for her to start riding is that she is an excellent driver. She's a better driver than 90% of the people I know. Maybe it has something to do with her being German & learning to drive in Germany. If my wife was one of the typical absent minded pinheads that NJ is chock full of, there is no way in hell I would have remotely suggested she get on a bike.

So Herr Stucka, if you readily admit your GF is a substandard driver, I would recommend against the idea. No offense to you or her just calling it like I see it.

Oh, I almost forgot, my wife wants to break your knees for calling her a Stewardess. (If you really want to piss of a FA, call them a "Certified Air Snack Technician:biggrin

KC-10 FE out...
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NO NO NO

 

Hey derstuka, EVvy figures it is not the gender that is at issue as much as the personality. My wife - no way, no how and not ever!!! She once took the moped out at the cabin and had to "lay it down so she didn't hit the dog". She didn't see the humor, but when she came back and the front basket was bent, I nearly pissed myself laughing. Oh man, she was mad. Nope, not Lisa, she tends to crash her vehicle every other year just for practice. However, did you all see Pink on her Triumph? Lookin' pretty tough.

 

i need to chime in on this. my wire has been riding for 2 years now. after 15 years of riding with me she is a very good driver to begin with the anly thing i have to say is be patient by her something cheap to learn on because she will drop it but if she wants to ride she will

 

just to add on to previous post she has an 86 vf500 she rides on a regular basis and i am working on lowering and lightening a vf750f for her

 

derstuka... and no domestic animals either...I agree, little traffic and a moped- my wife and I would have a blast. As would I. Many women are very fit to become riders, I have no argument. Just sayin, I didn't marry her for her potential of becoming an accomplishied rider - - ya know what I mean?? Besides, she like to ride along with me once in a while, that is fine. To pilot her own doesn't seem to be an issue; and I won't push it. For me, it is pretty much "my time". I am not the selfish type, but it is one of the few things that I have to myself. with all due respect to the gals - EV

 

My G/F (of 9 years) started out on a 250 ninja last june.

she loves riding but lacks confidence in herself . The plan is to get her on the SV650 (she started riding it some at the end of the season) as much as possible before our end of may trip to Deals Gap