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So my sister wants a bike...

rmemedic

rmemedic

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And it scares me.
I'm a slightly clumsy guy, but she is the worst one of all us kids.

She's 19, never really ridden a bike, but has a bit of time on a quad, and only a few years driving. She's the party type of girl, and I think that is part of what bothers me.
She's a big girl, 6' and built, so she's not tiny. She's big enough that I can't double her on my bike (limit of the pillon seat). She's looking for a cruiser style of bike, so that is good at least.

So I'm just hoping that she comes to me for when it's time to buy a bike, because all her peers will be trying to get her on the biggest thing possible, and despite her size I want her on something good for a newb... Luckily she isn't interested in anything SS.

I don't get much time with my siblings, but I'm going to make time for this. I plan on taking her to Gopher dunes to rent a trail bike. And I'm gonna start her off on some basics, but by the end of the day I'm going to be pushing her so she makes mistakes. I want her to see why things can go bad on a bike (front brake lock ups, rear ends sliding out, slippery conditions, reaction exercises) and to see how fast you can end up on your face... And if after that she still wants to ride then I'll be helping her find a proper bike.
It's just sort of a show her it's not all rainbows and puppies exercise, tough love approach to it... Sort of how I've figured it out on my own by making mistakes.

Anyone else been in this situation? I've taught a few people the basics of riding, but this seems different.
 
This thread started to head to Sexy Town, but then you got all "big brother" on us.
 
killerkeith said:
This thread started to head to Sexy Town, but then you got all "big brother" on us.
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Lol yeah sorry... there are 2 more sisters which will never have pictures posted on here. One is a professional dancer (legit been around the world and doesn't involve anything brass).
 
rmemedic said:
Lol yeah sorry... there are 2 more sisters which will never have pictures posted on here. One is a professional dancer (legit been around the world and doesn't involve anything brass).
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Pics or it isn't true
 
I'd not be the one to teach her if I was her brother. Get someone else to do it. Even an all womens day at say RTI or something. Plus side is cruisers aren't that bad even the bigger ones. Fairly easy to handle, except weight wise.
 
Teach her to ride. She'll get her own bike, buy all the gear, ride and pose for a few seasons, get distracted with other things in life, ignores bike, loses interested in bike, sells bike.
 
rmemedic said:
And it scares me.
I'm a slightly clumsy guy, but she is the worst one of all us kids.

She's 19, never really ridden a bike, but has a bit of time on a quad, and only a few years driving. She's the party type of girl, and I think that is part of what bothers me.
She's a big girl, 6' and built, so she's not tiny. She's big enough that I can't double her on my bike (limit of the pillon seat). She's looking for a cruiser style of bike, so that is good at least.

So I'm just hoping that she comes to me for when it's time to buy a bike, because all her peers will be trying to get her on the biggest thing possible, and despite her size I want her on something good for a newb... Luckily she isn't interested in anything SS.

I don't get much time with my siblings, but I'm going to make time for this. I plan on taking her to Gopher dunes to rent a trail bike. And I'm gonna start her off on some basics, but by the end of the day I'm going to be pushing her so she makes mistakes. I want her to see why things can go bad on a bike (front brake lock ups, rear ends sliding out, slippery conditions, reaction exercises) and to see how fast you can end up on your face... And if after that she still wants to ride then I'll be helping her find a proper bike.
It's just sort of a show her it's not all rainbows and puppies exercise, tough love approach to it... Sort of how I've figured it out on my own by making mistakes.

Anyone else been in this situation? I've taught a few people the basics of riding, but this seems different.
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Did she get the insurance quote yet?
 
The best thing you probably can do is make time for her. Be involved with making the purchase, make sure she learns good riding practice. Basically make her into the best riding partner you could ever ask for.

I've been trying to encourage my siblings to ride for years and while i've had a few bites, nobody has committed.
 
She sounds a lot like my sister and there is no way in hell I'd let her get a bike lol. When I think about my siblings on a motorcycle I can understand how parents must feel.
 
AF4iK said:
She sounds a lot like my sister and there is no way in hell I'd let her get a bike lol. When I think about my siblings on a motorcycle I can understand how parents must feel.
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Wow talk about a hypocrite. I got my bike before my brother got his. He never stood in my way, and was always very supportive and he trusts my ability to take care of myself. This doesn't mean that he lacks concern for my welfare. He certainly understands that he has no control over my decision to ride. :p
 
I agree that there are some hypocrite comments above!

To the OP, take her riding in the dirt for a day, good experience. Have her get some insurance quotes. If the cost of insurance doesn't scare her off, do the good brother thing and pay for an M1 exit course.

She's going to make her own mistakes, no matter what you say!
 
AngelEyez said:
Wow talk about a hypocrite. I got my bike before my brother got his. He never stood in my way, and was always very supportive and he trusts my ability to take care of myself. This doesn't mean that he lacks concern for my welfare. He certainly understands that he has no control over my decision to ride. :p
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Wow, talk about assuming too much. If my sister truly wanted to learn to ride (which she doesn't thank god) I would support it and take an approach similar to the OP. But if she came to me this minute and said she's getting a bike I'd say no. She doesn't presently possess the maturity to ride and I don't trust in her ability to take care of herself on a bike... yet. She would need to demonstrate some change in her behaviour for me to feel comfortable about it. This doesn't mean I care more or less for her than your brother does for you, nor did I suggest anything of the sort.
My brother, on the other hand, I would say go ahead.
 
BuckWild said:
Did she get the insurance quote yet?
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Thanks... That right there might actually put her scheme to an end. I waited until I was 25 to get a street bike, and by that point I had spent so much time in the dirt that bike control wasn't something I was learning on the road.

AF4iK said:
She sounds a lot like my sister and there is no way in hell I'd let her get a bike lol. When I think about my siblings on a motorcycle I can understand how parents must feel.
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I'm not thrilled about it... If it was anyone else I would straight up tell them it's not a good idea... But since it is my sister and she will do this without me anyways, I may as well do the best I can to prepare her for it... I know at 19 I was way too stupid and invincible to be on the street on 2 wheels! I'm 10 years older than my closest sibling age wise, so I take on a parental outlook on my sisters as it is.

Scudzo_2 said:
I agree that there are some hypocrite comments above!

To the OP, take her riding in the dirt for a day, good experience. Have her get some insurance quotes. If the cost of insurance doesn't scare her off, do the good brother thing and pay for an M1 exit course.

She's going to make her own mistakes, no matter what you say!
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I know I learn mostly through my own mistakes... So I figure I can force her to make mistakes in a safe, controlled environment (in the dirt) and then see if she smartens up and waits a bit for some maturity... If she wanted to buy a dirt bike I would be ecstatic about it as it's the best way to learn how to ride... It would make her M1 exit course a joke.
But, I'm pretty sure insurance is going to end this idea pretty quick...
 
rmemedic said:
I'm not thrilled about it... If it was anyone else I would straight up tell them it's not a good idea... But since it is my sister and she will do this without me anyways, I may as well do the best I can to prepare her for it... I know at 19 I was way too stupid and invincible to be on the street on 2 wheels! I'm 10 years older than my closest sibling age wise, so I take on a parental outlook on my sisters as it is.
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Ditto. I have a similar relationship with my sister as the oldest sibling in a single-parent home. Good for you for taking the time to teach her right. I definitely didn't have the maturity to ride a bike at that age... or drive a car for that matter lol
 
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