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« on: July 31, 2009, 07:35:00 PM » |
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Hey guys... I've really been mulling this over, here's my dilemma.
I ride a Valk obviously, but I also have an Oldwing *77 GL1000* in it's naked form, which I (maybe mistakenly) deemed suitable for my wife to learn on.
Now, here's my issue. My wife like's to ride, but has been at it a while and is just well, too put it nicely, kinda scary. I love her to death, but I am really worried about recommending that she go ahead and take it out solo on the road at this point.
My thoughts are this:
Get her a smaller bike to learn on, which is maybe easier to control and such. See if she gets more comfortable *she doesn't really feel up to the open road yet either*
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Get her a trike
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Let her go and stop worrying so much
I have no experience with trikes. What would you do?
She's taken the MSF Course and had a lot of practice in parking lots and such and has ridden 15-20 miles in front of me @ 55mph a few times.
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f6gal
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2009, 07:45:22 PM » |
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Riding is largely a matter of confidence. Encourage her, enroll her in an ERC course, and practice, practice, practice.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2009, 07:52:12 PM » |
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If you got the buck$ E-Bay has a beautiful blue & silver Interstate thats been triked with amazing low miles. Trikes ain't cheap   |
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usmc1142
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2009, 07:54:14 PM » |
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If she has alraedy taken the msf course, then the only thing left is like f6gal said, practice. She'll gain more confidence and get better. Maybe you should stick to early morning runs in deserted areas, with lower speed limits  good luck and tell her to take it as slow as she needs to until she feels more confident. (as well as you feeling confident, just don't let her know if you are worried) |
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stormrider
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2009, 07:57:54 PM » |
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Or another alternative, a friend's wife rides this. Silverwing with training wheels. And she keeps up with the big boys, it is a 650. Automatic as well and easy on and off.  |
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ArmyValker
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2009, 08:04:20 PM » |
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If you got the buck$ E-Bay has a beautiful blue & silver Interstate thats been triked with amazing low miles. Trikes ain't cheap Jeeez, no kiddin. Does size matter as much with trikes? |
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2009, 08:38:05 PM » |
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 I think that a very nice, very well priced all american made motorcycle might be being overlooked. My wife, is blonde and polish. I love her dearly, but shifting and all is way too much for her to do AT THE SAME TIME. So, I bought her this and she is loving life. she rides everywhere, and since it is only 410 lbs, she can handle it without any worries. Did I say it was an automatic? no shifting, just gas and go and trust me, itll keep up with the big bikes... |
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ArmyValker
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2009, 08:40:32 PM » |
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Wow, what a gorgeous bike. I'll look into it for sure.
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« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2009, 03:30:29 AM » |
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Wow, what a gorgeous bike. I'll look into it for sure.
That must be a Riddley there was one of them sitting on Barkley St on post and they do look nice. I would say if your Wife passed the MSF course chances are you are being too protective, at least if the course is what it used to be. I'm the same way with the Wifes driving she has many miles with a good record however I can't stand to ride with her. Part of the problem is she knows I'm overly critical of her driving and that makes her nervous which makes the problem worse. Don't get me wrong bikes are very dangerous, and for most of us that is part of the thrill however it is easier for us to overlook the danger to ourselves, than it is to overlook the danger to a loved one. By the way we bought the Spyder for the wife and who have you seen riding it. |
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JerryB
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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2009, 06:08:27 AM » |
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Nice trike......guess mine should sell for 17K when I post it.........4900 miles on it......JB.Love the"you can't hide money" post Joe!  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2009, 06:13:06 AM » |
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Just like waht everyone else said...early morning, deserted areas, lower speeds......also let her ride in front, that way she sets the pace and is not trying to keep up with you......let her build her confidence and all will be right in the world.
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« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2009, 08:29:24 AM » |
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I don't remember the "oldwings" being such an easy ride...particularly around town!
My mrs has been riding a Magna for a while. It handles really easy.
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ArmyValker
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« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2009, 09:33:11 AM » |
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I don't remember the "oldwings" being such an easy ride...particularly around town!
My mrs has been riding a Magna for a while. It handles really easy.
Really? I'm always struck by the outstanding handling when I jump on mine from the Valk... could just be the comparison. |
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