My GF Is Officially a Motorcycle Rider!!!

[z06boy]

Cool deal and good for her !!

[wildchild]

congrats to her!! not to sound too assholish but I wouldn't let her ride alone just yet. (sounds like you think the same way) I don't think that class teaches you much in the ways of traffic and how to deal with it.
Yeah I know she's an adult and if she wants to ride alone she's going to.........been there done that LOL

[Yamerhaw]

not sure what this thread is about, but i noticed there are 0 pics

[HurricaneHeather]

Originally Posted by wildchild

congrats to her!! not to sound too assholish but I wouldn't let her ride alone just yet. (sounds like you think the same way) I don't think that class teaches you much in the ways of traffic and how to deal with it.
Yeah I know she's an adult and if she wants to ride alone she's going to.........been there done that LOL

When I started riding we only had one bike, so I rode alone everywhere. It's not like him being there on another bike is going to have some control over her decisions, ya know? Just a thought.

[Amber Lamps]

Thanks everyone! I'm not letting her ride by herself for a while until I'm sure that she won't make any goofy control mistakes. I want to be sure that she is fully in control of the bike. I plan on a couple more parking lot sessions and we'll probably go out in the country today and put around a bit. I'm not one to try and control another adult (as you all know) but she has left it in my hands to make sure she is ready, so I'm taking the responsibility very seriously. I want her to be confident enough to go out and have fun but fearful enough to stay on her toes and not get complacent. Well, we're going out, I'll make sure to take pics. Thanks again!

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

When I started riding we only had one bike, so I rode alone everywhere. It's not like him being there on another bike is going to have some control over her decisions, ya know? Just a thought.

When he yanks on the leash, it should keep her in line.

[smileyman]

Sounds like Tigger is a good mentor. Maybe even boyfriend! So she has mastered MSF, why aint she posting!!

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Sounds like Tigger is a good mentor. Maybe even boyfriend! So she has mastered MSF, why aint she posting!!

Trust me, not a good idea! If you think that I start fights...whew!

I'm trying to be an invisible training wheel, so to speak. I'm there if there are questions but I don't want to get in the way of growth. I tell her if I think that she is doing something "wrong" and I encourage her to make decisions and to take her time on the road. I had her lead all day and set the pace. Again she did rather well!

[wildchild]

Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

When I started riding we only had one bike, so I rode alone everywhere. It's not like him being there on another bike is going to have some control over her decisions, ya know? Just a thought.

actually you have a lot of control over the situation if you watch for her reactions and what cars are coming up and are going to do. yes you can easily predict what most cars are going to do.

It's not about controlling her it's about being a buffer and being there to reassure if she needs advice.

but it was just a suggestion for him..........just a thought

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by wildchild

actually you have a lot of control over the situation if you watch for her reactions and what cars are coming up and are going to do. yes you can easily predict what most cars are going to do.

It's not about controlling her it's about being a buffer and being there to reassure if she needs advice.

but it was just a suggestion for him..........just a thought

Yea settle down Susan B Anthony! Yeesh... That's exactly what I am trying to do. If she needs my help or needs advice, I am there. If not, I am out of the way. If you look at the "action shots" I took, I stay way back from her and give her plenty of room to do whatever she wants/needs to do. If I feel she is making a mistake of some kind then I can swoop up and correct it.

Case in point, the MSF instructor taught her to ride in the center of the lane (where all the oil and shit is!). I do not agree and have retrained her to ride on the left or right portion of the lane. The way I explain it is for her to stay in whatever portion of the lane that is farthest from potential danger from traffic. Usually the left, which gives you a slight buffer from idiots jumping in from side streets.