My girlfriend's first ride (verrrryyyyy loooooong)

[NATEO]

The other thing I forgot to mention is that a lot of people have issues with lack of control that inhibits their ability to do things. I do.

Back in the day when I started driving, I found I was never comfortable having a buddy drive ( mostly because they were all leadfoots and testosterone laced idiots to boot). and on the bike ride with my buddy I was powerless.

Now being able to ride myself, I would never be able to ride on the back unless there was absolutely no other alternative. I think this is also why I hate to fly and likely should take flying lessons.

Just wanted to pass that on as I'm sure some other folks feel the same.

cheers,
spyug.

I am the same way. I hate driving with my brother behind the wheel... but I think that is because he finds it necessary to tempt fate every time he goes out....

fortunately, Katie is fine with handing me the keys to her car (especially when I DONT want to drive:-D) and she trusts me to do my best to keep her safe.

I have never promised to keep her safe. I cant control the cars around me, and there are too many factors, both in the car and on the bike, to make a promise like that. I do promise to do my best to keep her safe.

 

[MelodicMetalGod]

Congrats!

Congrats!

To both of you! Sounds like you've increased our ranks. Well done! Don't forget to adjust the suspension and tire pressure!


As an aside:

Not everyone is meant to be on a bike. IMHO, if they have no interest in riding, then I believe they shouldn't ride...at all. I've never pressured anyone to ride...ever. However, if someone expresses even a hint of interest, I'll do everything I can to share what I think I know about how to get started safely (MSF BRC is usually the first thing out of my face).

 

[mortation]

Dude you are one lucky guy! Good job! I cant get my girl anywhere near the bike I took my sister out once but thats not the same lol.

 

[NATEO]

Dude you are one lucky guy! Good job! I cant get my girl anywhere near the bike I took my sister out once but thats not the same lol.

one ride with my brother is all it took to say never again. lol

2 men on a purple bike.

 

[mortation]

one ride with my brother is all it took to say never again. lol

2 men on a purple bike.

lol at least you can you have the sack to ride on a purple bike with another man

 

[pntrdave]

You ever see the Show "That 70's Show" when Red gets a Honda and Kitty is against it until after her first ride. They pull into the drive after the first ride and she is sitting there with this stupid grin on her face saying lets go again Red. oooooo Rev it up again Red ooooo I like this. We can keep it.

 

[NATEO]

lol at least you can you have the sack to ride on a purple bike with another man

i guess you could say that... Im just glad I got the full face....

 

[DanTheMan]

Hey, Nate,
Good job, glad she liked the ride. My wife and I were discussing this and many other things dealing with piloting different vehicles/vessels the other night. I wasn't comfortable riding in a small Grumman two seater with her as pilot years ago, but she's always been comfortable in any vehicle, two or four wheels that I've taken her as a passenger in, as well as any boats (except my sailboat sailing on the beam....). She has especially enjoyed riding pillion through the mountains on my bike, gave her the same feeling of freedom she had flying an airplane.
Good job, Nate, keep her safe, and interested.:-D

 

[earlfor]

So were you both wearing matching smurf suits and tassel toe booties? LMAO

Earl

one ride with my brother is all it took to say never again. lol

2 men on a purple bike.

 

[NATEO]

So were you both wearing matching smurf suits and tassel toe booties? LMAO

Earl

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[NATEO]

well, I got the bike registered/insured and I took Katie out for her first ride in traffic. I was afraid that she would get scared with the traffic being so close, but she did fine. I really think I found someone to ride with all the time!