Likwid Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 We're going over to her parents' tomorrow so she has to be more patient since she's asking me to do something.So I'm going to get the bike all warmed up put her on it, have her walk it in neutral, power walk SEVERAL times..... then once down the street and back....Any bets on how many times I get yelled at, time's she cries, physical damage to Scarlett........Should be fun though, good experience for both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Has she ever ridden any 2 wheeled vehicle by herself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I was surprised at how well it went with my wife and learning to ride. The BRC was better for her, more structured, but I think if i had been through the BRC myself, I would've had her riding better, faster. I think there are a few threads about this if you do a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I think she'll be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Speazy Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 got pads for your bike? mum took out the fi-hundred and dropped it twice on the road.Over 5 Cries. Under 10 Combined for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 ahhh, she'll be fine need any help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'03VstarSH Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 "Yes, honey, when the rpm gauge says 5000, that is a good time to let out the clutch." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Oh yeah, she only dropped the Ninja once, and it did NO damage. Does she know how to drive a car with a manual transmission? My wife doesn't, and even still got going on the bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 IP has it pretty correct (amazingly )It IS a good idea to have someone else teach her. You'll be too quick to get frustrated, and so will she.The dirtbike in a field is never a bad idea for starters, and you will be PISSED WHEN (not if) she drops your bike.If you're a very patient person, and are ok with your bike going down, go for it! I've heard people tell of taking off signals, and stuff to keep from breaking them while teaching someone. The bikes used for the BRC have very few signals left on them. Even fewer had all the signals still in place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I wish my wife wanted to learn... just not on my bike. She is way to short to learn on mine anyway. Good luck to all three of you (your wife, you, and your bike!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Mine can ride my Busa pretty well. But she's been riding dirt since she was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick37 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 If your wife is anything like mine when I try to teach her something I feel really bad for you cause it will not be 5 minutes before your frustrated and she is yelling, Good Luck and I hope there is not to much damage done.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 That's a bad idea for a few reasons. 1. You should allow another female rider to teach her.2. She should learn on a small' date=' four-stroke dirt bike in a field.3. Your bike is going to fall down.. a lot. Just saying... good luck.[/quote'] this scary and tru!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 We're going over to her parents' tomorrow so she has to be more patient since she's asking me to do something.So I'm going to get the bike all warmed up put her on it, have her walk it in neutral, power walk SEVERAL times..... then once down the street and back....Any bets on how many times I get yelled at, time's she cries, physical damage to Scarlett........Should be fun though, good experience for bothMy god man. Why? :???: What if she gets scared...pins the throttle and dumps it HARD? You got a trashed bike and she'll never want to get on a bike again. Is this to find out if she wants to ride, and get her own bike, or...just to know how to ride? Either way, like IP said...i would see if i could get someone else to teach her. Either way, good luck to you...your balls and your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 That's a bad idea for a few reasons. 1. You should allow another female rider to teach her.2. She should learn on a small' date=' four-stroke dirt bike in a field.3. Your bike is going to fall down.. a lot. Just saying... good luck.[/quote']Mine got her own bike to learn on because there was no way in hell I was risking the 'busa, and I'd worry she might accidentally gun it on the Hurricane (when I had it, prior to the SV). So, she took the MSF, got endorsed, and we promptly sold her bike (2004 GS500F) - she says she'll never ride. It's too scary and mentally challenging for her to pay attention to all the things you need to do to ride a bike. She refuses to learn how to drive a stick car too. But, like IP said... much better to let someone else teach because for some unknown reason, you're an asshole when you yell at her, but when someone else does it, they're 'teaching' her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 much better to let someone else teach because for some unknown reason, you're an asshole when you yell at her, but when someone else does it, they're 'teaching' her. I've learned never to teach anyone that lives in your house anything you can do. Although that didn't stop me from trying to teach the wife to ride. Two times I've tried. The first on the Triumph, lesson over in about the time it took me to get on the street. The second time on the honda. It will be hers if she learns how to ride. I had her power walking and just starting to get her feet up but then I think she started to get scared and wanted to quit. I hope she learns soon because she is a horrible passenger. Good luck to you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) I've learned never to teach anyone that lives in your house anything you can do. Although that didn't stop me from trying to teach the wife to ride. Two times I've tried. The first on the Triumph, lesson over in about the time it took me to get on the street. The second time on the honda. It will be hers if she learns how to ride. I had her power walking and just starting to get her feet up but then I think she started to get scared and wanted to quit. I hope she learns soon because she is a horrible passenger. Good luck to you though.It doesn't sound like she wants to learn all that badly yet. My wife would not give up. She was determined, and that helped... Now the goal is to get her out on the road some more, but that's going to be next year, since it's gotten colder.... Edited November 8, 2009 by jporter12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 +1 on your last bit. If I say it I'm being mean and raising my voice. If someone else says it' date=' even with a heightened tone of voice, they're teaching. I say, let 'em crash.[/quote']oh this is the truth. i never seem to learn though. my gf always wants to learn shit i know how to do, and for some reason, i think, "this time it will be different". what a load of shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 yah, sounds like not such a great idea... I think we just need to get her in the MSF and I'll take it again as a refresher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahooli Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 want to borrow my ex500 to teach her? lol? it's already pretty banged up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Ive got to do this with my wife too , I was planning on riding today be she was planning on trying to ride instead so guess who won ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Ive got to do this with my wife too , I was planning on riding today be she was planning on trying to ride instead so guess who won ?We rode to her parents'... very windy today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 she's makin me some lunch right now then its off to a large parking lot somewhere to let the fun begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 she's makin me some lunch right now then its off to a large parking lot somewhere to let the fun beginMake sure you take the rr. Don't need the ninja getting jacked up anymore than it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 yea right , shes no touchie mine . she did it once so far on the 600 think she gonna try the sumo today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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