Couples that ride

[newhere]

Tis a wonderful thing for certain. I really enjoy being out and about riding as a couple. You guys make a great pair And who says we cant ride our own rides as a couple, he does not have to wait for me unless he wants too I dont have to go faster than I want unless I want too

All good fun!

Yeah exactly, he can take off for a spurt whenever he likes and if he waits all good, if not i catch up eventually, also all good

[Little Miss Trouble]

I agree with you Katie! I don't think it would last if I started going out with someone that does not ride, I'd want to be on the bike on every nice day possible! I think it would eventually cause problems with 'me or the bike' type of stuff.. I couldn't give up the bike!

Right on the money there chicky! I was dating someone who wasn't a rider when I took it up, it definitely caused problems (on top of other major issues I didn't see at the time) when I wanted to go for a ride with the guys and he would get all jealous and possessive.
Not been even remotely interested in dating anyone who doesn't ride since then

[rideon]

The need to "ride your own ride" became very clear to me on one trip my wife and I did. She was in front and just taking it easy. I started to get target-fixated on her instead of watching the road. Damn near lost it on a couple of corners before I decided I had better get out in front and break the trance.

We are now riding lots together on 2 bikes , but my problem is I am always looking in my damn mirror to ensure she got around the corner ok, saw that bit of loose stuff or whatever it is i see first. Out front, Misred certainly has the ability to ride her own ride & not feel any pressure to push it along, but month by month she is really getting into a good groove & LOVING the extra horsey's that the 600 has. Out front though I will still always watch behind & when I do get ahead & wait at the next turn - if she is longer than I think she should be , that's not fun either. All said n done though , we have a blast when out together!!!!

[swbarnett]

We are now riding lots together on 2 bikes , but my problem is I am always looking in my damn mirror to ensure she got around the corner ok, saw that bit of loose stuff or whatever it is i see first.

I'm lucky in that my wife started riding at the same time I did so I don't have to worry about her riding.

[scumdog]

We are now riding lots together on 2 bikes , but my problem is I am always looking in my damn mirror to ensure she got around the corner ok, saw that bit of loose stuff or whatever it is i see first.
Out front though I will still always watch behind & when I do get ahead & wait at the next turn - if she is longer than I think she should be , that's not fun either. All said n done though , we have a blast when out together!!!!

Sums up my thoughts too - boy does it cause me stress when she disappears from my mirror - and I turn around only to find her stopped and taking pictures...

[JATZ]

We are now riding lots together on 2 bikes , but my problem is I am always looking in my damn mirror to ensure she got around the corner ok, saw that bit of loose stuff or whatever it is i see first. Out front, Misred certainly has the ability to ride her own ride & not feel any pressure to push it along, but month by month she is really getting into a good groove & LOVING the extra horsey's that the 600 has. Out front though I will still always watch behind & when I do get ahead & wait at the next turn - if she is longer than I think she should be , that's not fun either. All said n done though , we have a blast when out together!!!!

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

[newhere]

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

Hi there, which sort did you get? Grant and I were talking about intercom's the other day, i like to have quiet music on in the back ground when i ride and he reallllly doesn't want to have to listen to that (haha understandable) but i didn't realise you can turn them off. Do you know if you can switch from say music to talking??? Thanks for any advice

[JATZ]

Hi there, which sort did you get? Grant and I were talking about intercom's the other day, i like to have quiet music on in the back ground when i ride and he reallllly doesn't want to have to listen to that (haha understandable) but i didn't realise you can turn them off. Do you know if you can switch from say music to talking??? Thanks for any advice

These ones....http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-394336759.htm

push the button to talk, and then push the button to go back to listening to music from the mp3 player on the phone, no wires at all
If I want to say JEEBUS.... DID YOU SEE THAT! I push the button, wait till I hear it connect and start talking, her music will stop when my voice takes over, if she doeasn't want to talk then she pushes her button to disconnect, and my music will start again....
My headset is paired with my phone and her headset, and hers is paired with her phone and my headset

simple aye

They have their limitations but so far we're happy with em

[Swoop]

SWMBO sold her bike and is happy on the back. Well... slightly concerned on the back when in the vicinity of Coro loop...

[newhere]

These ones....http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-394336759.htm

push the button to talk, and then push the button to go back to listening to music from the mp3 player on the phone, no wires at all
If I want to say JEEBUS.... DID YOU SEE THAT! I push the button, wait till I hear it connect and start talking, her music will stop when my voice takes over, if she doeasn't want to talk then she pushes her button to disconnect, and my music will start again....
My headset is paired with my phone and her headset, and hers is paired with her phone and my headset

simple aye

They have their limitations but so far we're happy with em

Awesome, thanks!!!

[Maha]

Hi there, which sort did you get? Grant and I were talking about intercom's the other day, i like to have quiet music on in the back ground when i ride and he reallllly doesn't want to have to listen to that (haha understandable) but i didn't realise you can turn them off. Do you know if you can switch from say music to talking??? Thanks for any advice

Finger gestures work fine....

[newhere]

Finger gestures work fine....

lol so true

[PrincessBandit]

Some time ago, I had no work on a friday, Anne was doing nothing as well.
It was a stunning day so I suggested we gear up and spend the day up north.
Coffee and cake at Ruawai, through the Waipua tree area, stopped at Omapere lookout, lunch at Opononi, across to Kaikohe and down twin bridges..an absolute brilliant day.
Just to able to do something spontaneous like that does wonders for your well being.

Agree. Balu and I (before he sold his burgman) decided to do the Coro loop one lovely mid-week day a few months ago, and it was fabulous. The only issue I had was where he decided to stop at Whitianga - up on a grassy area which, when I pulled up next to him to stop, I discovered had a little hidden dip in the grass exactly where my foot was trying to meet the ground...

[OCD Legend]

My wife used to ride pillion until I upgraded to a bike without a pillion seat or pegs. So she got herself a little Suzuki Volty, learned to ride, and now just 10 months later has a full licence and a nice ER6F. We use the Bluant F4 Interphones to chat while riding which is really handy. Next step is getting her back out on the track

upgraded is an interesting way of describing it...

[Maha]

Agree. Balu and I (before he sold his burgman) decided to do the Coro loop one lovely mid-week day a few months ago, and it was fabulous. The only issue I had was where he decided to stop at Whitianga - up on a grassy area which, when I pulled up next to him to stop, I discovered had a little hidden dip in the grass exactly where my foot was trying to meet the ground...

....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..