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Grandmaster
- Apr 30, 2008
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One of my wife's cousins was nearly killed in a motorcycle accident (his fault, ran himself into the back of a stopped semi trailer) and one of her co-worker's husbands was killed a year and a half ago - don't really know what happened in that one. No other vehicle involved and he wasn't going "that fast".
Anyhow - the "lifestyle" appeals to me. I can see myself on a low/moderate powered crotch rocket just the same as I can see myself on a big Bimmer or Goldwing and riding cross country.
But, alas, I'm now married and have two kids. A) no finances to buy a bike and B) today's driving climate is dangerous enough in a big car, let alone on a bike. Too many distracted drivers. :-(
Anyhow - the "lifestyle" appeals to me. I can see myself on a low/moderate powered crotch rocket just the same as I can see myself on a big Bimmer or Goldwing and riding cross country.
But, alas, I'm now married and have two kids. A) no finances to buy a bike and B) today's driving climate is dangerous enough in a big car, let alone on a bike. Too many distracted drivers. :-(
I love motorcycles and I think they're awesome, but the big guy upstairs has made it clear to me that I'm meant for four wheeled vehicles. Motorcycles are one of those things where the dream of it is better than the reality of it. When you dream of motorcycles you think of beautiful sunny days and open roads. The reality is catch a moth in the eye while being tailgated when you're already trying to outrun a rain storm that's coming in.
I'd just say, buy a convertible car. Honestly, it's 80-90% of the sense of freedom you can get on a bike, but it's 0% of the fear of someone pulling out in front of you. You should run that idea past your wife and see what she says, unless you'd really rather just get more guns.
In any case, you have a good wife.
I'd just say, buy a convertible car. Honestly, it's 80-90% of the sense of freedom you can get on a bike, but it's 0% of the fear of someone pulling out in front of you. You should run that idea past your wife and see what she says, unless you'd really rather just get more guns.
In any case, you have a good wife.
I started riding in high school, and never looked back. When my wife and I got married, we would ride together, and she had her own bike for a while.
I began racing when I was in my 20's, and we had a new baby. My wife and baby went to the races with me. That kind of support is hard to find!
After I quit racing, neither the street biking, nor dirt biking stopped. We have spent some great times cruising the roads on two wheels, and while I've really slowed down on the dirt riding, I've not given it up entirely, even though I can't compete with the modern-age talent.(read:young whippersnappers)
I just took my 8yr. old grandaughter for her first street bike ride last week,( she said it was...AWESOME!)
and I don't intend to stop till I just can't do it anymore. There's just nothing like it. 
I began racing when I was in my 20's, and we had a new baby. My wife and baby went to the races with me. That kind of support is hard to find!
After I quit racing, neither the street biking, nor dirt biking stopped. We have spent some great times cruising the roads on two wheels, and while I've really slowed down on the dirt riding, I've not given it up entirely, even though I can't compete with the modern-age talent.(read:young whippersnappers)
I just took my 8yr. old grandaughter for her first street bike ride last week,( she said it was...AWESOME!)
and I don't intend to stop till I just can't do it anymore. There's just nothing like it. 
eldirector
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A) Awesome wife!
B) Motorcycles are the ONE thing my wife "put her foot down" on. Early in our marriage (or maybe even before, I can't remember), she made it very clear that a bike was not on "the list". I guess she had some bad experiences in the past. In any case, it opened the door for Jeeps (they have roll cages). I've never looked back!
B) Motorcycles are the ONE thing my wife "put her foot down" on. Early in our marriage (or maybe even before, I can't remember), she made it very clear that a bike was not on "the list". I guess she had some bad experiences in the past. In any case, it opened the door for Jeeps (they have roll cages).
I've never looked back!
I started riding at near 9 years old. Uncle had a Harley Topper. If you know what that is then you know when I started riding....1959. I have logged more miles than most and less than others. Had some stupid fast Jap pieces but always leaned towards Harley's even when the were not cool.
Wife was anti-gun/bikes/tattoo's when we married but after some patience and training (both ways) I have a nice collection of guns, she has had her own full size Harley and she is sporting a sweet Tiger Tattoo. I never get any grief about guns/ammo/or accessory's. Life is good.
We sold all the bikes a few years back. Last one sold in 04 if memory serves. We went racing for a few years. 2 car drag team. Lots of fun. Like I said...life is good, if you pick the right partner.
Wife was anti-gun/bikes/tattoo's when we married but after some patience and training (both ways) I have a nice collection of guns, she has had her own full size Harley and she is sporting a sweet Tiger Tattoo. I never get any grief about guns/ammo/or accessory's. Life is good.
We sold all the bikes a few years back. Last one sold in 04 if memory serves. We went racing for a few years. 2 car drag team. Lots of fun. Like I said...life is good, if you pick the right partner.
The other day I was joking with my wife about buying a motorcycle.
Her response was "buy more guns, they're safer"!!
Used the same trick.
Told her I was thinking about buying a motorcycle or an airplane.
She said "buy the airplane, they're safer and no tattoo required"
I just argued and bought what I wanted. Of course that cause years of petty aggrivation. Not exactly the brightest move I ever made.
My friend was a lot smarter than me. He was sick of driving a junky car and wanted to buy a brand new pick up. At first approach his Mrs. was against it. Shortly after, he started bringing home Corvette brochures and looking at used Corvettes that were posted in the classified ads. He started bringing home car magazines that featured Corvettes. After a couple months of drooling, his wife told him a new pickup would be a lot more practical and easier to make payments and insurance on. After acting like he was upset, he agreed to "settle" for "only" getting the truck. He was happy to get what he wanted, and she was happy to have gotten her way. The man is a genius.
My friend was a lot smarter than me. He was sick of driving a junky car and wanted to buy a brand new pick up. At first approach his Mrs. was against it. Shortly after, he started bringing home Corvette brochures and looking at used Corvettes that were posted in the classified ads. He started bringing home car magazines that featured Corvettes. After a couple months of drooling, his wife told him a new pickup would be a lot more practical and easier to make payments and insurance on. After acting like he was upset, he agreed to "settle" for "only" getting the truck. He was happy to get what he wanted, and she was happy to have gotten her way. The man is a genius.
kickbacked
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- Jan 12, 2010
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If motorcycles were dangerous i think the goverment would of banned them by now...........
I've missed having a bike for several years. Now that I'm married and she wants to have kids getting another one has been put on the back burner for the unforeseen future.
At $4/gallon though, the 45 + MPG (even after my modifications) is making it QUICKLY sneak back to the front burner.
At $4/gallon though, the 45 + MPG (even after my modifications) is making it QUICKLY sneak back to the front burner.
Yes....pure genius.
But really, if you have to trick/lie/twist the facts etc to get something nice then is that a good relationship....really.
I provide very well for my family as did the wife before she had serious medical issues. If we wanted something it was discussed and we proceeded to go get it. Maybe not the most responsible financial planning but everybody was cared for.
I used to ride my Harley all the time. When my wife and I were dating, we'd take several rides together. After awhile, it got old and I just didn't ride as much.
When the time was right, I sold the Harley, paid a bill off and bought her my girl a ring. She's been my property ever since
Flash forward to today. I do miss having a bike. But IMO they get old after awhile.
When the time was right, I sold the Harley, paid a bill off and bought her my girl a ring. She's been my property ever since
Flash forward to today. I do miss having a bike. But IMO they get old after awhile.
