Yeah, I bought my girl a bike, then sold it and gave her my old F3.

I've gotta admit that while it's cool at first, I like to have my time. And generally, that means spending $30 a night in gas with the boys. It's just not the same when you're girl is around.

 

I agree Kid. I love riding with my gal, but if I know it is going to be a serious ride, I just tell her I am ging with the boys. That way we can be guys, and ride more aggressively than with her (being a new rider).

 

I hear ya ^

 

I know exactly what you mean. My ex always rode with me on the bike then she wanted to learn how to ride so I taught her the basics and then she HAD TO HAVE a bran new bike so we got that and she HAD TO HAVE race rails, an exhaust, mirror blockoffs, black rear sets. It was rediculious but they eventually all got put on. She always rode around with me everywhere and it drove me nuts because the bike was my "guy time" and I didnt even have that anymore plus there were a number of times I had to hold back from having fun because I didnt want to leave her behind (being a newer rider) when everyone else was flying.

Now I hear she is selling her bike and she has only had it for a year. What a waste really. Kinda pisses me off.



Thats her bike that she is selling after only 1 year of riding it.

 

I notice a lack of dedication with my wife. While she is far beyond most wifes dedication level, she is a fair weather rider. She only wants to ride in perfect conditions...not too hot, not too cold. That is okay, though. I agree with D that time on the bike is solely "ME" time. It allows me to get lost and have a spiritual experience. When I ride with my wife, I love that we have another thing to share, but I am overwhelmed with keeping track of her, and I am CONSUMED with her safety. I know I can handle myself, but I can't ride for her. If she got hurt, I would loose it...that is foremost on my mind, and that detracts from my overall enjoyment. I just want her to get better, so she becomes one of the guys. Maybe when we are on a rife in several years from now, I will be more comfortable with her being on a bike...probably not, though.