parents who ride...

[socaln8tv]

Wow you guys post fast!

i appreciate all the fun banter and all the feedback ... and, ah-hem, getting to read into everyone's individual personality... there's alot goin on here and I still have a learners class to take and riding lingo to pick up on... like "gixxer?" sp? same as what squid rides? it'll all come together. -kimberly Edited May 21, 2009 by socaln8tv

[V4junkie]

O.M.G. The next person to say dh get's pistol whipped

[sonavabeech]

sonava -- you mentioned you had one of each. thats sort of our situation. i want so badly to learn to ride the sportsbike comfortably, and ive had a pretty good taste of the power behind the vtr. my bike is a starter but def. cruiser. i like my feet planted, and i have tendonitis so its more friendly on my wrists.. my question is thou -- when you and dh ride together, do you agree which bike to ride? and how compatible are your riding styles on dif. bikes? so far, dh is being very VERY patient!!! lol:o

The feel of the two are totally different to me. My sport bike is 600cc and the cruiser is 1100cc. The sport bike being a performance bike has way more pep and get up and go. I had to lower the sport bike 2" but I still cannot plant me feet completely flat. The bike is light enough for me to handle though.

DH prefers to ride his cruiser. Riding different bikes has never been an issue. Regardless of which bike I'm on, I often take the lead and find myself having to slow down and wait for him to catch up. I think he would rather stay behind me though to keep an eye on me. He said when he's in front, he finds himself looking back to check on me alot when he should be looking forward.

Does your DH have a sport bike, cruiser or both?

[socaln8tv]

I ride with my daughter all the time since she was 4. I strap her along with me with a velcro belt (walmart used by the weight lifters). She wears full gear and full face helmet as well. I think magley saw her behind me in one bike night ride last year.

hi kosmo, i enjoyed seeing your post.. last year my 4 year rode with dh in honda's final homecoming. i was a bit nervous but proud at the same time, you know? he wasnt strapped on but always always helmeted. good idea! im kinda militant about the full hand/jacket and face gear thing.... the last couple times out ive tinkered with the idea of riding pants bc on the way home, im always miserable it seems. its the bike. its the jeans.

[socaln8tv]

The feel of the two are totally different to me. My sport bike is 600cc and the cruiser is 1100cc. The sport bike being a performance bike has way more pep and get up and go. I had to lower the sport bike 2" but I still cannot plant me feet completely flat. The bike is light enough for me to handle though.

DH prefers to ride his cruiser. Riding different bikes has never been an issue. Regardless of which bike I'm on, I often take the lead and find myself having to slow down and wait for him to catch up. I think he would rather stay behind me though to keep an eye on me. He said when he's in front, he finds himself looking back to check on me alot when he should be looking forward.

Does your DH have a sport bike, cruiser or both?

DH has honda vtr 1000. its so dif. from the cruiser, which is a yamaha viagra (oops, i mean virago ) 250...very modest, very much a starter bike and was bought for such. but im already feeling the advice so many has offered... that an upgrade would occur sooner for me than later. i love that your husband feels better behind you. it actually makes a lot of sense. i didnt see where you are located but we went up 315 from cbus and it is such a lovely ride. there's still alot of cbus, let alone ohio that i have yet to see.

[socaln8tv]

dh is short for dickhead not dear husband

exactly....thats what i meant when i referred to what most people assumes it means...

[socaln8tv]

My Aunt recently wanted to take up riding last year. During the MSF course on a Rebel250, she slammed into the building wall and broke her foot. She decided that riding wasn't in her skills. Some people just don't have the required skills to be on 2 wheels or any piece of machinery. Simple fact that some refuse to realize. I'm just glad my Aunt was smart enough to realize that. She tried though.

this could be consider a little anal, but ive actually dropped in on a class and observed the training from the parking lot. i want to be thoroughly prepared. my class isnt until end of august.

[fusion]

O.M.G. The next person to say dh get's pistol whipped

You got a problem dh?

[RiceBurner]

this could be consider a little anal, but ive actually dropped in on a class and observed the training from the parking lot. i want to be thoroughly prepared. my class isnt until end of august. [/QUTE]

Kudos for signing up for the class. It never hurts. I took the Basic Rider Course last year and it was valuable. I am also taking the Adv Rider Course next weekend. I've heard good things about it has to be a value for $25.00 right?

[copper1k]

as parents of three young kids, i can't ignore my concern about dh and I riding together. about two years ago, i stopped nagging dh about riding his superhawk, and now, im actually "on his team" so to speak, so we can enjoy ourselves doing a hobby we can both really get into together. It's great fun. but the haunt/fear is still there. any other married couples in same boat with some solid advice?

My wife was a passenger last year and was not comfortable with the notion that if we went down, we both go down. And suffer the children....

In April she passed her test and rides along with me. The logic is there is less of a chance of both of us being taken out for a period of time(not that either of us are reckless in any way, but from the actions of cagers).

She knows that this is in my blood and I do not plan to give it up,

---also I think a part of her wanted to join the mc club.

The danger is out there and will never really go away but focusing on what may or may not happen will drive you nuts.

Go and enjoy the ride!

[AOW]

I'm a proud parent of several kids.... What's the difference between riding together or going out to lunch or dinner together in the same car?

If you want to ride together then ride together, if you need an excuse not to ride use the faithful "woman" problems crap.

I equate this to those nutless assholes that get married then cry when their bitch wife (which was their bitch girlfriend), tells them they need to stop riding.

[socaln8tv]

My wife was a passenger last year and was not comfortable with the notion that if we went down, we both go down. And suffer the children....

In April she passed her test and rides along with me. The logic is there is less of a chance of both of us being taken out for a period of time(not that either of us are reckless in any way, but from the actions of cagers).

She knows that this is in my blood and I do not plan to give it up,

---also I think a part of her wanted to join the mc club.

The danger is out there and will never really go away but focusing on what may or may not happen will drive you nuts.

Go and enjoy the ride!

you're reply has been immensly helpful. im just trying to ground myself bc im finding myself completely wrapped up in this riding thing. im not a wild rider. in fact, probably, im too careful which can cause ones' undoing as well. but i do have my "foot on the break so to speak," even while today i got a taste of fwy riding on a vtr 1000.... which purrs like a kitten. you're logic and the way your express it in regards to your wife just clicked with me. i couldnt put it in words but you did for me. -- feedback i was looking for!!

[socaln8tv]

I'm a proud parent of several kids.... What's the difference between riding together or going out to lunch or dinner together in the same car?

If you want to ride together then ride together, if you need an excuse not to ride use the faithful "woman" problems crap.

I equate this to those nutless assholes that get married then cry when their bitch wife (which was their bitch girlfriend), tells them they need to stop riding.

thanks for replying. there sure is alot of diversity in opinion on this site. i do appreciate it. or at least, try to examine each.

imo, one can say that dining is mundane in some sort of way....because not every one rides, but everyone eats. and loving a hobby and doing it together goes miles... its all about spin and world view. thats how i see it. i couldnt agree more with you on people who marry and then bitch about the "SO's" afterward. I am a self-admitted bitcher' who quit all that drama. i see the light. fear is there, but like others have said in this thread, can't let it squash living life to the fullest, right all? -kimberly

[AOW]

yes, everyone eats, but you don't "Have" to dine out.

[magley64]

I ride with my daughter all the time since she was 4. I strap her along with me with a velcro belt (walmart used by the weight lifters). She wears full gear and full face helmet as well. I think magley saw her behind me in one bike night ride last year.

yes, quite cute

[ChickOn2]

I can never be a passenger.. too 'Type A', I guess... SO and I ride our own respective bikes. As far as the kids.. well.. I also have to commute to work in rush hour traffic, and some people don't survive that either, I guess that's what life insurance is for.

[socaln8tv]

I can never be a passenger.. too 'Type A', I guess... SO and I ride our own respective bikes. As far as the kids.. well.. I also have to commute to work in rush hour traffic, and some people don't survive that either, I guess that's what life insurance is for.

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hey there! do you ride your bike to work? at the least the traffic here is more or less reasonable. i remember sitting miserably on fwys stopped in six lanes.... and there go the motorcycles sliding by in between. im pretty sure i learned on the permit test they dont allow it here ohio but do you ever see it?

[wht_scorpion]

v4junkie did you know most new hd have 60% japness part in them so there not all made in the usa and no stock hd could beat a stock sport bike like a 1300 busa or a zx14

[magley64]

im pretty sure i learned on the permit test they dont allow it here ohio but do you ever see it?

it's technically illegal (no 2 vehicles can occupy the same lane at the same time) but i've been known to do it from time to time...

[V4junkie]

v4junkie did you know most new hd have 60% japness part in them so there not all made in the usa and no stock hd could beat a stock sport bike like a 1300 busa or a zx14

I know this .

[ChickOn2]

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hey there! do you ride your bike to work? at the least the traffic here is more or less reasonable. i remember sitting miserably on fwys stopped in six lanes.... and there go the motorcycles sliding by in between. im pretty sure i learned on the permit test they dont allow it here ohio but do you ever see it?

yes sometimes I take my bike to work. So far, I hven't had any real difficulties with traffic.

Last I checked... in Ohio, they just don't want permit riders on the Interstate, or riding after dark. And I know they don't want anyone riding on the shoulder or passing illegally. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

[fusion]

Technically it says congested highway or interstate....

[socaln8tv]

v4junkie did you know most new hd have 60% japness part in them so there not all made in the usa and no stock hd could beat a stock sport bike like a 1300 busa or a zx14

like showa suspension? its so funny how nobody talks about this! but you are so correct. its not just hd. everyone's in bed with all the tier level 1/2/3 oem suppliers. thats just the way it is.

[wht_scorpion]

The battle will probably go on for another 20 years until the current crop of HD riders dies off. The ones that associate HD with a Hell's Angels image (back when they were actually a gang?) and of course fierce (and blind) brand loyalty.

1) I don't care if you think I don't ride a "real bike"

2) Yes my leather are hot, that's what I told the last million people

Oh and another thing, let's let the term "crotch rocket" die already.

After bike night I am really in the mood to bash some HD riders

ok a little late but i feel the same way when hd riders put down jap bikes they really dont know what they are driving when they are riding a hd we we ride what we like and different styles

[Sara_Rides]

Lol, I was going to post in here about how great I thought it was that there was a thread for parents who ride to talk about the challenges and joys and I read yet another feud going on about HD vs. Japs....silly boys.