Should *I* teach my wife to ride?

**cowboyz** · 2nd January 2009, 21:01

So Mrs C is progressing from the pillion seat to the pilots seat.
What are peoples thoughts on teaching their other half to ride? Good idea or better to have an independent party to do all the teaching?

**MsKABC** · 2nd January 2009, 21:03

Depends really - will she still want to sleep with you afterwards? Some married couples just don't have that sort of relationship that would withstand it. Fortunately I already knew how to ride when I met hubby

Maybe give it a try but be ready to graciously step back if it turns pear-shaped? Have a plan B, so to speak. Good luck!

**jrandom** · 2nd January 2009, 21:06

Get someone else to do it. The most likely outcomes are that it'll be unpleasant and erode your relationship, you'll be a shit teacher and leave her as a crap rider, or both.

**Mully** · 2nd January 2009, 21:08

I'm teaching Miss Mully the basics, but she'll be doing RRRS shortly (as will I)

**Nasty** · 2nd January 2009, 21:11

My darling taught me to ride ... never had an issue with it.. as long as the relationship can cope with the added stresses of it that is all that counts.

**Hitcher** · 2nd January 2009, 21:42

Originally Posted by cowboyz

What are peoples thoughts on teaching their other half to ride? Good idea or better to have an independent party to do all the teaching?

There are some things one should not attempt to instruct one's nearest and dearest about: the care and maintenance of power tools; how to play squash; which end of the toothpaste tube to squeeze; seat up, seat down; etc. You may or may not choose to add the operation of motor vehicles to that list.

You have much to learn, Grasshopper. Wax on, wax off.

**Blackshear** · 2nd January 2009, 21:47

If you were ever taught by your old man how to ride a bike, and you took a while to get the hang of it, you'd understand how much a pain in the ass it is.

Let the clutch out till you started moving, keep it there until it matches speed, then away you go.
HOW WAS THAT SO HARD FOR ME?!?! FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMteetum.

**DUCATI*HARD** · 2nd January 2009, 21:49

if you consider yourself a good rider,,, and you have the patients,,, and skills she needs to aquire,,,go for it

**fireliv** · 2nd January 2009, 21:53

Phoenix taught me the basics of riding. I did the Basic Handling course. After that I knew that Phoenix wouldnt be the be all and end all teacher for me so he reinforced the basics until I joined the wed rides and meet some other riders.

Why dont you ask her?

**cowboyz** · 2nd January 2009, 22:01

she is keen for me to teach her how to ride. Dogs has very kindly volenteered his CB250RS for starters. picking it up tomorrow. Should be interesting. I am not sure if I am the right man for the job - divorce thread coming soon.....

**MuzzyBee** · 2nd January 2009, 22:03

and he has been a great teacher.. I knew how to ride in theory but was really worried about putting it into practice.
Although he did get bored (and sunburnt) watching me go up and down a litle street practicing changing gears.
I guess it depends on your relationship.. I haven't wanted to kick him yet while he has been teaching me... but that could come :P
I'm sure he is happy because I don't really want to go pillion anymore... just got to get better so I can *try* to keep up (or not get left miles behind anyway) with the RF.

**TerminalAddict** · 2nd January 2009, 22:07

do not laugh out loud if she topples over at an intersection ... no sex for weeks

**tri boy** · 2nd January 2009, 22:09

Helping kanny get her learner's, and taking her on rides with the adv gang was one of the most fulfilling things i've ever done.
Now she has her full licence, and a Bandit600, cruising around the east cape visiting friends and taking in the experience that is solo riding.
Teach the lady bro, she will treasure you for it.