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All gr8 advice. Re the photo of "pretty wife" on her bike... all in good time. No bike, no photo. Patience, please.Congrats "Pretty Wife" on the successful completion of the course.
Now get these things in order:
1. Your own BMW MOA membership!!!!!
2. Good gear including helmet, boots, jacket, pants and gloves that fit a womans (very special) body.
3. That "first bike" that you can learn on w/o worrying about the fact that it may go down. Buy a good cheap one, learn on it and sell it to another beginning rider and don't lose any money. Win, win.
And, why hasn't your husband posted a picture of you riding??????????
We need more women in the MOA and we are getting there, one new rider at a time.
We found a way to re-direct some funds, and last night we picked up a 2001 Buell Blast. SheÔÇÖs so excited, she has her first bike. ItÔÇÖs perfect for bombing around in our neighborhood and practicing her parking lot maneuvers. SheÔÇÖll be up to speed in on time.
She, quite happy w/ this little ÔÇ£putterÔÇØ and sheÔÇÖs very happy w/ me for making it happen in spite of our recent unexpected FD repair/expense on my bike.
Len
ps ÔÇô IÔÇÖll post her picture w/ the bike when I figure out how!
Awesome!! Send pics when you can and have her join in the fun on the forums here. Lots of great info. and people to share and learn from.
Kelly
You all have been so kind and helpful, the least I can do is attach a photo.
This was late at night after a 6.5 hour drive to fetch the little bugger from Griffin, GA. So, we're a little haggared, but happy!
She's been riding the thing all over the neighborhood. Always returns w/ a grin on her face.
Len
ps- the decals had to go, the lady knows what she likes.
Off to a great start!
With that first lesson under her belt, she won't be as intimidated at her first MSF class.
And a new rider is born! Welcome with open arms to our sisterhood, "pretty wife"!
Voni
sMiling
on the MSF. If you want to maintain marital bliss, do not attempt to teach your bride to ride.
We've ridden about 100 miles together; mostly back roads w/ light traffic. Sunday afternoon upon returning from a 40 mile ride she said, "Thank you for all the coaching you've been doing during, I really appreciate your patience w/ me."
Every now and then IÔÇÖll say something stupid and/or callous, but I can immediately tell that IÔÇÖve screwed up. A sincere apology can go a long way.
I just need to remember that IÔÇÖve been at this riding thing since I was 14 years old! SheÔÇÖs so new to this. I need to keep things in perspective, as IÔÇÖve forgotten how many little mechanical skills and motor memories IÔÇÖve acquired and committed to my riding experience. She's a fresh sheet of paper, a new canvas. It's all a brand new experience for her riding and controlling her own bike.
I am amazed at her progress, thus far, and at her enthusiasm for the sport. I think sheÔÇÖs a natural. I sometimes wish I could whisper into her helmet during a long sweeper, ÔÇ£keep your head up and look through that turn.ÔÇØ ItÔÇÖs a little scary watching your beloved pushing the limits and honing her riding skills.
I have to say, it's great to see her leaning through a curve and holding her line, she's amazing. I'm very proud of her. I am a little frightened that I'll witness her crashing or hurting herself, God forbid. After all, she'd be riding behind me If I hadn't encouraged her to begin riding on her own.
God grant me the serenity
Len
She later admitted that this in-town riding was very challenging for her, and much more intense than riding on the open road where she could prepare for upcoming curves, etc.