HEEEEELLLLP! <forehead slap> - Page 2

Gunther1000 · 09-25-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

Totally understandable. My wife got her first bike at 41 and got an R6. Many said it was a big mistake but after a year and a half...all is good.

She's also ridden my R1...a TurboBusa and a Ducati 999.

It has a lot to do with maturity and having a level head as well. Your mom may ride a Busa but never really push it and be fine...which some will say is a waste but I say...to each their own and it's her choice and money.

No I wouldn't suggest it but again...to each their own.

Very well put. Having started on large street bikes myself I hate to hear people say it cant be done. It isn't hard to ride a busa. It isn't hard to ride it slow either. But Would I like the idea of MY Mom getting one? Probably not. But I would do everything i can to expose the dangers and pitfalls. Outside of that it is Her Choice. Simple as that. And some people will do things just out of spite if you tell them they can't.

Sixxxxer · 09-25-2008, 10:43 AM

Shit I started on a ZX7R...I went Down the First Time I got on the Bitch, But I learned my lesson Fixed it and Rode the Piss out of it after that little Mishap.

And they Say you shouldnt start out on 600's

Mr Lefty · 09-25-2008, 01:16 PM

you know anyone with a 250 or a 500? see if they'll allow her to ride it... she'll see the light.

jtemple · 09-25-2008, 01:37 PM

Yeah, I have a coworker that has a 250. I think she'd be better off busting up a MSF bike instead, though.

Mr Lefty · 09-25-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

Yeah, I have a coworker that has a 250. I think she'd be better off busting up a MSF bike instead, though.

well I mean after the MSF course... so she can see that even a 250 will accelerate quickly and be fun

jtemple · 09-25-2008, 01:41 PM

If he still has it by then. He's talking about stepping up next season.

NONE_too_SOFT · 09-25-2008, 01:48 PM

take her for a ride. at night. on a deserted highway.

see where im going with this? afterwards just tell her "now imagine something with a much bigger engine".

Gas Man · 09-25-2008, 01:50 PM

Also, she has 2 things going for her...

age & maturity
non-male

Mr Lefty · 09-25-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Also, she has 2 things going for her...

age & maturity
non-male

but if she's not listening to reason... you can throw that out the window

dubbs · 09-25-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Just go over there when she gets it and pull one of the spark plug wires. Problem solved.

Should prolly pull 2, that bitch is fast

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09-25-2008, 01:50 PM	#18
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Also, she has 2 things going for her... age & maturity non-male __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

09-25-2008, 01:16 PM	#13
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	you know anyone with a 250 or a 500? see if they'll allow her to ride it... she'll see the light.

09-25-2008, 01:37 PM	#14
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Yeah, I have a coworker that has a 250. I think she'd be better off busting up a MSF bike instead, though.

09-25-2008, 01:41 PM	#16
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	If he still has it by then. He's talking about stepping up next season.

09-25-2008, 01:48 PM	#17
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	take her for a ride. at night. on a deserted highway. see where im going with this? afterwards just tell her "now imagine something with a much bigger engine".