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Girlfriend doesn't like motorcycles
- Thread starter brownelvis
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HOOPSALES
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Dump her! If you think bikes will be in your life for awhile.
On the first date with my soon to be wife I told her I will have something with two wheels as long as I live. If she couldn't deal with that then we were done. Once in a while she gets on me about the budget I have for track days/tires/parts/etc.
I then remind her about our first date. She usually replies you're right. I knew from day one what I was getting into.
She knows if push comes to shove I will always provide for us over having a bike. But it's a last resort lol
On the first date with my soon to be wife I told her I will have something with two wheels as long as I live. If she couldn't deal with that then we were done. Once in a while she gets on me about the budget I have for track days/tires/parts/etc.
I then remind her about our first date. She usually replies you're right. I knew from day one what I was getting into.
She knows if push comes to shove I will always provide for us over having a bike. But it's a last resort lol
Blues hurler
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It's only going to get worse. My wife hates bikes and resents the time I spend riding, even though I get paid to write about it. Then she's suspicious if there are any women riders around. It's a regular source of friction. It can get tiresome. The point is that it's best to have a partner that you can share your major loves with. You don't have to like everything exactly the same, but if riding is a big part of your life, it'll become a problem IMHO. Also it's good to set the rules early. Like, every woman wants to change every man. Up to you whether you're willing. And that's why I sings the blues...
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That's fair, having a bike doesn't mean spending every last penny you have on it. You're not a horse owner.
OP: You could get a Ural and then she could ride in the sidecar.
HOOPSALES
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In all fairness. I've never gone over my yearly budget I've set out the season prior.
El Cockblock
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^^^This.
And every other opinion about turning into a constant source of friction is true; if you ever end up together for good, if riding is a great part of your life and you give it up, you will live in frustration.
Give this up now .... What else down the road, maybe fast cars cos back and neck hurts. Once u start making big sacrifices it doesn't always get better. There should be a balance in every relationship where's the fun if we had everything in life the way we wanted it.
flightzed
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+1 !!
Charlie-brm
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Toronto is at least an hour from any road worth riding anyway. There's OP's problem.
And he sounds young enough to be my kid. So I'm obligated to ask, what's her mom like?
And he sounds young enough to be my kid. So I'm obligated to ask, what's her mom like?
Sounds like a good time
I've been dating my gf for 5 years. During our 2nd year, I decided to go off and buy a bike. She was furious, mad everyday, asking me how I planned to drive her around. I flipped it on her, made her get a bike. Now she gets herself around and I don't have to drive during the season.
Give her an ultimatum: start riding, or gtfo!
Man up! I've always wanted a bike ever since i was a kid. Told her that day 1 and she always said if I got a bike we would be over. This is only because 1) her best friend's cousin died on a motorcycle and 2) she's a nurse and it is very common for her patients to be people that got into motorcycle accidents. Fast forward almost 3.5 years into our relationship, I got my M1, did the safety course, and bought a bike all without her having a clue. Surprised her with it last week and flipped the ultimatum on her. She still doesn't approve of it but she isn't going anywhere. (She was actually more mad that I didn't tell her about getting a bike and lying to her) I would never ask her to get on the bike though as that is completely different.
sonyminidiscman
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just tell her to take the bus and meet her there
Derek Paisley
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A happy couple will have their own personal hobby or "thing". Motorcycles are your thing. That's healthy for a relationship. I understand that you' prefer to ride with her on occasion. Be patient.
My gf was never a big fan of motorcycles when we met. However, with time she saw how much I was enjoying myself and saw how important it is to me. Every few weekends we go do our own thing, she shops, and I take the bike out for a boot and get my fix. It works for us.
Now as my fiancee she's actually talking me into a bigger bike so we can go tour more together. She saw a buddy's Kawi 400R and really liked it so I've now gotten the 'blessing' to start searching for a new bike but other costs are coming up She will never ride on her own, but she wants to share this together because she knows how much it means to me.
Now as my fiancee she's actually talking me into a bigger bike so we can go tour more together. She saw a buddy's Kawi 400R and really liked it so I've now gotten the 'blessing' to start searching for a new bike but other costs are coming up
She will never ride on her own, but she wants to share this together because she knows how much it means to me.
skitta
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I would say based on the responses the OP has received, you are in the minority. There is nothing wrong with asking others to share their experiences. It goes without saying that when all is said and done, they will have to work things about between themselves.
Good luck, OP!
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19891989
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I say ditch the gf....you're still in your "honeymoon" stage and it's only going to get worse and she's going to speak her mind more as she gets more comfortable in the relationship. There are plenty of females who are into bikes...I wouldn't even consider dating someone if they didn't ride and own a bike but that's just me.
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