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meeve · 11-09-2012, 07:46 PM

Had a few bikes over the years, but ended up selling the last one and buying a convertible almost 20 years ago so that my lovely wife would stop worrying about me on the bike.

Got the bike itch again so I decided to put the car up for sale and buy another bike, a nice cruiser this time. Out of the blue my wife decides that since we've empty nested, riding would be something for us to do together. Well, after I fell off my chair, I got up and then we went and bought this new 2011 for her

I'm here on this forum learning about her shadow. Lots of info here.

justinmahn · 11-09-2012, 08:10 PM

Haha good girl!

meeve · 11-09-2012, 08:23 PM

She certainly rocked my world with this. If only we didn't have to wait 5 months before we can ride. Darn winters!

Kahla · 11-09-2012, 08:30 PM

Very nice! I lived in LA for 7 years without a car (

) and finally caved to my boyfriend's idea of me a getting a bike instead. Should've done it 7 years ago.

dieseljuice · 11-10-2012, 08:38 AM

Wish my wife would ride.

deadshadow · 11-10-2012, 09:05 AM

My wife started riding with me last year.....I love it but I have to say be extra careful. I find myself watching her and making sure she is being safe more than I'm watching the road sometimes.

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tgelphman · 11-10-2012, 11:17 AM

i'd give up biking ... no different than if my wife took up golf, i'd have to give that up too lol.

Holly-Dolly · 11-10-2012, 11:45 AM

You two are going to have so much fun! I started riding with my husband in April this year and we have gone out EVERY weekend so far! I've already racked up more thatn 3,000 miles

Stay safe!

PA Dave · 11-10-2012, 02:18 PM

My wife encouraged me to get back on a bike this past year, but insists she has no interest in learning to ride. The other day she tells me, out of the blue, that if we get a second bike, we're going to need a garage. (My bike resides in the shed.) Hmmmm. Whatever could she mean? Personally, I would love being able to do this with my wife. It would definitely be better than riding 2up.

meeve · 11-10-2012, 08:39 PM

Really appreciate all the good wishes! We are both really looking forward to riding together.

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11-09-2012, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
meeve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SK, Canada. NAY, Mexico Posts: 147	Wife decided to learn to ride Had a few bikes over the years, but ended up selling the last one and buying a convertible almost 20 years ago so that my lovely wife would stop worrying about me on the bike. Got the bike itch again so I decided to put the car up for sale and buy another bike, a nice cruiser this time. Out of the blue my wife decides that since we've empty nested, riding would be something for us to do together. Well, after I fell off my chair, I got up and then we went and bought this new 2011 for her I'm here on this forum learning about her shadow. Lots of info here.

11-09-2012, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kahla Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 18	Very nice! I lived in LA for 7 years without a car () and finally caved to my boyfriend's idea of me a getting a bike instead. Should've done it 7 years ago.

11-10-2012, 11:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
tgelphman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Foster City, CA Posts: 662	i'd give up biking ... no different than if my wife took up golf, i'd have to give that up too lol. __________________ 05 VLX 600 - first bike.

11-10-2012, 11:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Holly-Dolly Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 20	You two are going to have so much fun! I started riding with my husband in April this year and we have gone out EVERY weekend so far! I've already racked up more thatn 3,000 miles Stay safe! __________________ "Don't sweat the petty things, and vice-versa!"

11-10-2012, 02:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
PA Dave Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 693	My wife encouraged me to get back on a bike this past year, but insists she has no interest in learning to ride. The other day she tells me, out of the blue, that if we get a second bike, we're going to need a garage. (My bike resides in the shed.) Hmmmm. Whatever could she mean? Personally, I would love being able to do this with my wife. It would definitely be better than riding 2up. __________________ A right emblem it may be, of the uncertain things of this world; that when men have sold them selves for them, they vanish into smoke. ~ William Bradford "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now." ~ Elwood Blues '03 Spirit VT750DCB named Annie // Ride Bell courtesy of JaYdEd

11-09-2012, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
justinmahn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 328	Haha good girl!

11-09-2012, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
meeve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SK, Canada. NAY, Mexico Posts: 147	She certainly rocked my world with this. If only we didn't have to wait 5 months before we can ride. Darn winters!

11-10-2012, 09:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
deadshadow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Richmond, VA 23226 Posts: 390	My wife started riding with me last year.....I love it but I have to say be extra careful. I find myself watching her and making sure she is being safe more than I'm watching the road sometimes. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-10-2012, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
meeve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SK, Canada. NAY, Mexico Posts: 147	Really appreciate all the good wishes! We are both really looking forward to riding together. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus __________________ 2013 Victory XR Classic 2011 750 Shadow Aero (hers) 1979 FIAT Spider 2000 (wind in my hair)

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