Couples that ride

[The Pastor]

HEY SOMEONE IS TALKING SMACK ABOUT ME ON THE iNTERNET!

[Maha]

HEY SOMEONE IS TALKING SMACK ABOUT ME ON THE iNTERNET!

Those were the days.....

[The Pastor]

Those were the days.....

whos that sexy guy on the back with the safety shoes on?

[The Pastor]

I haven't met your significant other so couldn't comment on the enjoyment.

I have and it was very enjoyable.

[swbarnett]

....mmmmm yes the 'stopping' point can catch even the bestest rider at times...very fine loose gravel is another 'floot plant point' to look out for..

And then there's the time I stopped on the footpath next to scenic drive (to keep clear of the road). What I hadn't realised was that the path had changed elevation relative to the road from where I joined it. My foot was now about a foot above the road. One broken indicator later I realised I wasn't going to stay upright...

[rideon]

Have you thought about an intercom ?
Like you I was always looking behind for mrs J, We've just got an intercom and it's alright It's not on all the time, just when we want to ask each other something or if I want to know whether she want a latte or flat white before I take off ahead

Yeah we have talked about them & coincidentally, found out tonight that Hamilton Honda have a pair of SENA's that they will fit for you to test ride (talk). they just need half an hour to fit em before your ride - gonna have a look at these the next weekend we can get out. Better be pretty good cos theyre 699 for the pair.

[Berg]

Havn't read the whole thread but Mrs Berg and I both ride and ride together often. Mrs Berg rides to work every day while I have a work vehicle but we enjoy getting out and about over the weekends. Funny thing is Mrs Berg was never really into bikes until last year. No she is always keen for a roadtrip somewhere

[hellokitty]

Those were the days.....

You 2 make a handsome pair!

And then there's the time I stopped on the footpath next to scenic drive (to keep clear of the road). What I hadn't realised was that the path had changed elevation relative to the road from where I joined it. My foot was now about a foot above the road. One broken indicator later I realised I wasn't going to stay upright...

Know that feeling! Surely everyone has done something similar at one point? I did it the other day and burnt my inner thigh on part of the engine - funtimes!

Funny thing is Mrs Berg was never really into bikes until last year. No she is always keen for a roadtrip somewhere

Obviously something just clicked into place for her - I love it when that happens - happend for me with my new bike last weekend. Such an awesome feeling!
I can still remember when it happened with my old GN250 over 2 years ago, I went from feeling like i wanted to vomit in my helmet with nerves, to enjoying it and feeling like I was riding the bike, not the bike taking me for a ride.

[scumdog]

Those were the days.....

Chrissy-Bimbo (on Kb: normajeane) and I started off a bit like that - with the addition of 800kg of camping gear and booze - on a '81 Ironhead Sportsters...

[Maha]

Chrissy-Bimbo (on Kb: normajeane) and I started off a bit like that - with the addition of 800kg of camping gear and booze - on a '81 Ironhead Sportsters...

...I should have increased the rear preload by several clicks on that day....but didn't..

[Maha]

Whilst sifting through this thread, I happened upon this ''Have you thought about an intercom'' ?

Never will I own an intercom..if there is anything to say, it gets said at the next stop..why confuse things between points A and B?

[george formby]

Whilst sifting through this thread, I happened upon this ''Have you thought about an intercom'' ?

Never will I own an intercom..if there is anything to say, it gets said at the next stop..why confuse things between points A and B?

It's been at the back of my mind too, what with the Chancellor at liberty on the highways & byways now with all the attendant risks which loom much larger for me as a consequence. Then I thought one of the things I love most about being on the bike is lack of distraction + I struggle to think for myself let alone two of us, I would probably just make things worserer.
As it turns out, I normally follow & if anything needs to be discussed it's an opportunity to pick up my pace, overtake & find a pertinent place to stop & wave the red flag. Knowing that has done wonders for the missus using her mirrors rather than her ears.

[Rosie]

Just because you have an intercom, doesn't mean you have to say very much.
Clint and I resisted the intercom thing for a long time, but being able to communicate the odd thing (for us, usually "stop and I'll take your photo" or "is this our road?") without having to stop and turn the bikes off makes the ride flow a lot better.
We'll happily go for hours without saying anything, but on the odd occasions we use it, it's really useful.

[Flip]

I used to think the same thing about intercoms, but some times they are great. We did a VCC bike rally, ie sent out with a list of instructions like "turn left at the 2nd intersection......" kind of thing and it was brillo. I do usually turn the intercom off and listen to music on long trips.

Her in doors has never had a interest in riding, I have offered to buy her any kind of bike, provided it is a HD that is, none of this european rubbish. She has just said no thanks I am happy on the back.

[Maha]

Just because you have an intercom, doesn't mean you have to say very much.
Clint and I resisted the intercom thing for a long time, but being able to communicate the odd thing (for us, usually "stop and I'll take your photo" or "is this our road?") without having to stop and turn the bikes off makes the ride flow a lot better.
We'll happily go for hours without saying anything, but on the odd occasions we use it, it's really useful.

I guess (given the circumstance also) there are uses for such an item..
I must admit, there have been times when I have wanted to do something (other than what we had previously discussed) but thought better of because would wonder what the hell I am doing...which isn't out of the ordinary to be honest