Well skipping the MSF isn't an option. I just worry that they might not take the time to teach her how to shift a bike. When I took mine they expected everybody to know the basics of how to ride. The also kept harping on what would fail you out of the course. Being a young hyper competitive male that didn't bother me at the time. Knowing my wife I think it would bother her.
Helping my wife get started.
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ever consider one of the big scooters? I know I know it's not the same as a motorcycle but me and my wife test rode the burgman 400( well i did anyway) and i was quite surprised at the power and handling also her learnig curve was not as steep( no shifting) after about 2 weeks of practice she was ready for the street she now has her "m" class licsense and has since traded up to the burgman 600 and can cruise at 80+ all day long.
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One reminder, guys. Let HER make the decision what to get. Put the options in front of her and let her decide what she wants. Don't make the decision for her.
These guys are married. I don't think they need to be reminded who makes all the decisions.
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:lol: Guys tend to forget when it comes to motorcycles, though.
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When I was married, I used to help get my wife started by handing her a bottle of Stoli and a gram of coke.
Sorry, that joke's been kicking around in my head since this post appeared. I guess it's Friday...
Sorry, that joke's been kicking around in my head since this post appeared. I guess it's Friday...
It goes 105. I had a 2003, the engine was in perfect condition. It might go 110 downhill with hurricane winds behind you. Everyone knows how fast they go because they're a dime a dozen, and everyone borrows their friends because they look fun, and on the first straight stretch you have to peg it if you're an experienced rider just to see if the little sucker can really do it.
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And that's not bad at all seeing as the first Honda Hawk 250s did a max of about 85. My '67 Duck 250 Scrambler might hit 75mph on the level. 105mph out of a 250cc street bike is pretty damm good.
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Judging by your avatar, you look awfully young to be going 130...
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Oh, Ripple, you are never too young to reach tripple digit speeds...or get a DUI, it seems.
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What's the problem? She was in a Monte Carlo so probably just practicing for NASCAR. God, why you gotta keep a girl from her dreams?
LOL:lol: Excellent Point.. Even though most of us are all married and we know she makes all the decisions. Because we have less memory (and it's less accurate) we still make the same mistakes over and over i.e. we will try to make the decision for her..;-) Thanks for the reminder...My wife remembers every thing and can recite things back word for word.. I am lucky to remember what I had for lunch..
lol that was my son who would go 130 if i let him he rides his honda 50 pretty good.
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