10-09-2005, 04:00 PM
Well, I got into bikes while being married, so I'd like to think I have some experience here.
MSF course. Talk about it, prepare for it, take it, pass it. Keep chatting about the emphasis on safety. Get your girl to take it with you if possible.
Buy gear, and wear it *every* time. I screwed this one up once, and it lost me some spousal approval. Now, she appreciates the fact that everytime I get on the bike, I'm covered head-to-toe in leather, armor, padding, etc...
Don't jackass around in front of her. If she's riding with you (or following in a car), ride sedately. This will go a long way towards proving that you can handle yourself on a bike and won't take undue risks that might put you in the hospital.
Don't buy some quad-turbo NOS-ified hayabusa for your first bike (for her sake). Something a little older, slower, and less sporty won't make her think that the bike itself will kill you (before another driver, or lack of talent, etc)..
Good luck - hope to see you on 2 wheels soon!
MSF course. Talk about it, prepare for it, take it, pass it. Keep chatting about the emphasis on safety. Get your girl to take it with you if possible.
Buy gear, and wear it *every* time. I screwed this one up once, and it lost me some spousal approval. Now, she appreciates the fact that everytime I get on the bike, I'm covered head-to-toe in leather, armor, padding, etc...
Don't jackass around in front of her. If she's riding with you (or following in a car), ride sedately. This will go a long way towards proving that you can handle yourself on a bike and won't take undue risks that might put you in the hospital.
Don't buy some quad-turbo NOS-ified hayabusa for your first bike (for her sake). Something a little older, slower, and less sporty won't make her think that the bike itself will kill you (before another driver, or lack of talent, etc)..
Good luck - hope to see you on 2 wheels soon!
My two feet.