Isn't that cheating?

[Obleo]

I have been following her, since Highside /Lowside interviewed her. She has her share of guts to do her travels . Good stuff.

[alprider]

and yes this boots have now a new bike for her next adventure

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnuoczs3tw&t=1093s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnuoczs3tw&t=1093s

[Gone in 60]

Ha! I just noticed that she posted her first season six video. Could have guessed the bike, based on how much she liked the CRF250, and great to see that she's continuing the South America to Alaska trip. Mrs. Gone will be excited.

I've seen a few of Got2Go's videos as well, but we watch too much TV together in the evenings as it is, and don't need more couch time. So, I'll keep those for my break time viewing (when I should be working).

So, last night, I asked Mrs. Gone if she'd like a basic rider course as her Christmas present, and she said "Hmm, that's a very unique idea, let me think about that." That's her language for not completely dismissing one of my ideas, and giving it some serious thought, so we'll see where it goes.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Ha! I just noticed that she posted her first season six video. Could have guessed the bike, based on how much she liked the CRF250, and great to see that she's continuing the South America to Alaska trip. Mrs. Gone will be excited.

I've seen a few of Got2Go's videos as well, but we watch too much TV together in the evenings as it is, and don't need more couch time. So, I'll keep those for my break time viewing (when I should be working).

So, last night, I asked Mrs. Gone if she'd like a basic rider course as her Christmas present, and she said "Hmm, that's a very unique idea, let me think about that." That's her language for not completely dismissing one of my ideas, and giving it some serious thought, so we'll see where it goes.

Very nice. Encouraging.

Maybe she's expecting a bit more, ... maybe a free lifetime annual subscription to riding insurance, or sumthin' like that.

[the Ferret]

My wife decided she wanted to ride her own bike twice, once back in the 70s and I bought her a 73 CB 350F. She rode it a summer or two and decided she'd rather be a passenger again. I rode it for awhile after that but I thought it was doggy and ended up selling it.

Then around 2010 she got the bug again and I bought her a Yamaha 400 Majesty scooter. She rode it a summer or two and decided she'd rather be a passenger again and I ended up trading it in on a Honda quad with snow blade.

[Gone in 60]

Ferret, if this endeavor bears any fruit, I will hedge my bets. If she takes the class, and if the bug seems to bite, and if we do any bike shopping for her, I would ensure that said bike would be something that I could also commute to work with.

I've bought my share of bikes that were the low-mileage result of "She just doesn't ride it enough". I would not mind a bike that I could use to keep daily mileage off of the CB1100. And, when she decides to ride with me, it would be ready for her as well.

[Whoops]

Ferret, if this endeavor bears any fruit, I will hedge my bets. If she takes the class, and if the bug seems to bite, and if we do any bike shopping for her, I would ensure that said bike would be something that I could also commute to work with.

I've bought my share of bikes that were the low-mileage result of "She just doesn't ride it enough". I would not mind a bike that I could use to keep daily mileage off of the CB1100. And, when she decides to ride with me, it would be ready for her as well.

If I were ever able to get my wife there, and I won’t, I would be sure it was a smaller, lightweight, DCT, simple, reliable and a “pretty” colored bike to give her every chance to like it. But since that will never happen and that bike doesn’t exist, I am off the hook.

[Gone in 60]

Yes, of course I'm already thinking ahead... must be light, not too tall, small footprint for the garage, and minimally freeway competent. Something like a CB300F. I'd hate to get something too small for highway use, like a small scooter. That would limit her to small streets if she became confident enough to ride with me on day trips, and would negate my ability to commute with it if she abandons riding. She won't care much what it looks like, if I tell her its a good choice for her.

If she cared about pretty, she wouldn't be driving a grey CRV.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Yes, of course I'm already thinking ahead... must be light, not too tall, small footprint for the garage, and minimally freeway competent. Something like a CB300F. I'd hate to get something too small for highway use, like a small scooter. That would limit her to small streets if she became confident enough to ride with me on day trips, and would negate my ability to commute with it if she abandons riding. She won't care much what it looks like, if I tell her its a good choice for her.

If she cared about pretty, she wouldn't be driving a grey CRV.

Honda Rebel 1100 DCT?

She might be leaving you behind often though.

[mvk24_imp]

Yes, of course I'm already thinking ahead... must be light, not too tall, small footprint for the garage, and minimally freeway competent. Something like a CB300F. I'd hate to get something too small for highway use, like a small scooter. That would limit her to small streets if she became confident enough to ride with me on day trips, and would negate my ability to commute with it if she abandons riding. She won't care much what it looks like, if I tell her its a good choice for her.

If she cared about pretty, she wouldn't be driving a grey CRV.

Honda Rebel 1100 DCT?

She might be leaving you behind often though.

Honda Rebel 1100 DCT?

She might be leaving you behind often though. Id personally go for the rebel 500 for a new rider especially a smaller female. Probably more than enough power to play with but not so much to make a bad mistake while they're learning.


I would love the 1100 for myself

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca