How do I get the Mrs out riding?

[Stirts]

The force is strong with this one...

Well, nothing wrong with killing 2 birds with 1 stone right?

Love your work!!!

[vifferman]

My wife mentioned a couple of times getting a bike of her own, but she's not really that into it. I'm more than happy for her to ride pillion whenever she feels like it. I don't see the point in pushing the issue - and out kids are all BIG and independent (youngest is 19). I'm just happy that she 5 years ago decided she would take more interest in my main passion and started riding with me. Her making me buy the VFR was a bonus.

[Str8 Jacket]

The force is strong with this one...

Well, nothing wrong with killing 2 birds with 1 stone right?

It might just be easier to get her stoned!

[CookMySock]

Cruiser then? More a bum thing than a fanny thing, innit?

Um, in about a month from now you will look back and see why this was completely impossible. It's a hard thing to describe, and theres just a little more to it than such a simplistic approach.

But soon the opportunity will be back and when mum is feeling less tired she might like a little toy to pootle on.. perhaps while you look after bubs for half a day for her, but just at this moment you will be better off looking at what to make for dinner, and whether you can hang the washing out. Motorbikes will important again soon. Well, maybe a little longer than soon, but you never can tell.

Now back to making the carrot soup.. mmm..

Steve

[CookMySock]

My wife mentioned a couple of times getting a bike of her own, but she's not really that into it.

Noooo, you dolt! Decoded, that means "you can buy me a learner bike now."

lol
Steve

[The Stranger:Me]

Must

Try

Something....

Why?
FFS this is like fighting for communism. Quit whilst you are ahead.

It's cheaper that way and who the hell is going to clean house, mind the kids and get dinner if she's out riding?

[Bend-it]

No no... it doesn't have to be a "now!!" thing...

Recognising the size of the task before me, I'm laying the groundwork for when it's actually time to strike...

I wonder if it's mechanically and legally possible to make a detacheable sidecar for a VL250... That way, I can start off saying it's a bike with a sidecar for me, and slower edge her only actually riding it...

[Finn]

How do I get her into riding?

Easy. Borrow some ladies perfume and spray a bit on your bike gear.

[Bend-it]

Easy. Borrow some ladies perfume and spray a bit on your bike gear.

Subtle and out of the box... I like...

[Nasty]

No no... it doesn't have to be a "now!!" thing...

Recognising the size of the task before me, I'm laying the groundwork for when it's actually time to strike...

I wonder if it's mechanically and legally possible to make a detacheable sidecar for a VL250... That way, I can start off saying it's a bike with a sidecar for me, and slower edge her only actually riding it...

What it comes down to is you wish to enforce what you like on someone you apparently love. Go for it ... you don't want to be a family man for long ... so its worth doing. Forcing ... cajoling etc not even worth the bother .. if she wants to ride .. she will ... if she doesn't you are stupid to try and change her.

Thing this reminds me of is that so many people say a woman gets a man than tries to change him rather than accept him ... this may be the reverse ... but its still the same ... why can't you accept her? Is it that hard.

[Bend-it]

Nasty, take a deep breath... you're taking this waaay too seriously...

[Nasty]

Nasty, take a deep breath... you're taking this waaay too seriously...

Good response ... doesn't stop you being a fool.

[Bend-it]

This is what I need!

http://www.howcast.com/videos/185186...cycle-Part-001

[rosie631]

What it comes down to is you wish to enforce what you like on someone you apparently love. Go for it ... you don't want to be a family man for long ... so its worth doing. Forcing ... cajoling etc not even worth the bother .. if she wants to ride .. she will ... if she doesn't you are stupid to try and change her.

Thing this reminds me of is that so many people say a woman gets a man than tries to change him rather than accept him ... this may be the reverse ... but its still the same ... why can't you accept her? Is it that hard.

I agree. I repeat you are either into bikes or you aren't. If she was she would have been on the back of yours every chance she gets not just the, what was it, 10 times in 5 years.

[Rhubarb]

After having Children my Wife was similarly apprehensive. It was nothing irrational, she worried that if we both had an accident who would look after the Children. I'm sure every parent has thought about this at some stage.

In my case there came a time when the kids were old enough to enjoy a day at the Grandparents. We started off with a short ride down to the coffee shop (both on my bike). The rides would get slighlty longer everytime over a few months. It started being 'quality time alone together'.

Even though we both work we are lucky enough to have lunch together everyday and have been known to drive the car home at lunch time so we can go out for a quick ride before going back to work (a ride on the BIKE that is!!)

She has riden our SL125 many years ago. I suggested she ride my GSX750 around the holiday house at Christmas. It is a flat ride with heaps of room on a sunny day with only grass to fall on. I was nervous about letting her use my bike and hurting herself if she fell over but she was nervous about falling off and damaging the bike or hurting herself.

She loved it and now wants to ride it whenever she can. She also heard how much fun I had at the Brass Monkey this year and has already sorted out how she can come with me next time.

Our next step is to get her a GN250 or similar so she can get her licence.

This worked for us but then everyone's different.