How important are motorcycles to your life?
How Passionate are you?
24 posts · Started by 2bigalow · 02 Jul 2011
Post 2 by RED ZX,
#2That would not happen to me thankfully, as my partner is quite keen to get her own bike, and loves being on the back.
Not only that, but she notices and respects how happy motorcycling has made me and encourages me to continue with it as long as I don't squid.
Not only that, but she notices and respects how happy motorcycling has made me and encourages me to continue with it as long as I don't squid.
Post 3 by ktmguy,
#3+1 on that!
Just bought another bike so...
My missus goes to work on her pushbike so I told her I get a commuter bike to go to work so in case of bad weather she can take the car!
Just bought another bike so...
My missus goes to work on her pushbike so I told her I get a commuter bike to go to work so in case of bad weather she can take the car!
Post 4 by DribbleDuke,
#4I wenr with sell and work cause nothing comes between her and I. it would be safe to say that day would come one day after she said You can keep your paychecks from now on. It just is not possible so I can play the role of the whipped marter on paper never having to suffer the consequences of said postulation.
The way I have seen some ride a motorcycle they should be so lucky to have a wife that would cut them off.
More likely they hop on thier scooters and the old lady is upgrading the Life insurance policy.
My wife has her motorcycle license but she wont ride cause she is smart enough to realise she can not do it safely.
I once had a young man come look at a bike I had for sell. We went on a little journey with me following and after the short fifteen mile ride I told him that I could not in good conscience sell him the bike. It would be the equivalant of putting a loaded gun in a suicidal tendency patients hands.
I could believe that there could ba situations that listening to the smarter half you keep a catastrophy, calamity, or considerable setback from occuring.
The way I have seen some ride a motorcycle they should be so lucky to have a wife that would cut them off.
More likely they hop on thier scooters and the old lady is upgrading the Life insurance policy.
My wife has her motorcycle license but she wont ride cause she is smart enough to realise she can not do it safely.
I once had a young man come look at a bike I had for sell. We went on a little journey with me following and after the short fifteen mile ride I told him that I could not in good conscience sell him the bike. It would be the equivalant of putting a loaded gun in a suicidal tendency patients hands.
I could believe that there could ba situations that listening to the smarter half you keep a catastrophy, calamity, or considerable setback from occuring.
Post 5 by TLS_Russ,
#5He,He, totally ruthless!
1998 My first wife decided after 10 years together she did not want me riding bikes anymore, "the bikes or me"
So we divorced, I ordered a new bike to celebrate
1998 My first wife decided after 10 years together she did not want me riding bikes anymore, "the bikes or me"
So we divorced, I ordered a new bike to celebrate
Post 6 by Stupid Luke,
#6Post 7 by Colonel_Klinck,
#7That is some fooked up shit
Post 8 by KTM666,
#8...None of the above
She loves her bike nearly as much as I love mine
She loves her bike nearly as much as I love mine
Post 9 by Superdan,
#9If it was as simple as "no more bikes, EVER" then I would probably tell them to do one, however if I needed to sell it on short term basis to fund something thats not a problem, unless if like StupidLuke I could not get a ride at home, id want something else to ride and would not get rid of my bike period. .
Thing is I dont do cars, I drive cheap reliable cars, so that saves me loads of money so they cant complain it costs too much.
Thing is I dont do cars, I drive cheap reliable cars, so that saves me loads of money so they cant complain it costs too much.
Post 10 by blb,
#10Divorced my wife 8 years ago because my bike obsession got a bit out of hand!
My new partner knows that my bike is very important to to me but I don't spend nearly as much time on it now as I used to ( the bike! ) So I suppose I have compromised a bit.
However if she said sell it or I go I would have to do some hard thinking!
As a car salesman I don't need or own a car so the bike is my only transport, I don't even take a company car.
My new partner knows that my bike is very important to to me but I don't spend nearly as much time on it now as I used to ( the bike! ) So I suppose I have compromised a bit.
However if she said sell it or I go I would have to do some hard thinking!
As a car salesman I don't need or own a car so the bike is my only transport, I don't even take a company car.
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Post 12 by DribbleDuke,
#12I thought Portnoy's liver and milk jug was quite the improvise. Proof that DNA is almost a perfect match!
Post 13 by SDNerd,
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Post 14 by BASH69,
#14I love my bikes but not as much as I love my family! I would rather see my kids everyday than ride bikes!
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Post 16 by tripoddave,
#16I think its all about expectation setting and how important bikes are to you.
When times have been tough I've sold my car and gone down to one bike which has been my main transport.
Right now, like our TooHomo owning friend I run a cheap car but own 5 bikes which is only fair when you think about it.
When times have been tough I've sold my car and gone down to one bike which has been my main transport.
Right now, like our TooHomo owning friend I run a cheap car but own 5 bikes which is only fair when you think about it.
Post 17 by sequentialshift,
#17I started riding at 9yo and have hardly had a day without being on a bike of some sort .I go to portugal on monday and that will be spent on a scooter and a waverider . I had my full motorcycle licence for 3 years before I even bothered to get a car licence . I do not own a car I have a fireblade for commuting a superduke for weekends and a TY250 for going over things . The bikes were here long before she was , long before any of my previous girls . All had to accept bikes as being as much a part of me as my dashing good looks
Post 18 by rocketchick,
#18If your mate truly loves you,
They know exactly who you are and What your about..
They accept you.
They would not give u ultimatums.
They would encourage u..
And share your passions..
I have never had any male that tried to come between me and my motorcycle passion. In fact they rode on my bikes with me.
I would not give up my motorcycles to please others, that's a hell of a way to stifle yourself and start harboring negative feelings.
They know exactly who you are and What your about..
They accept you.
They would not give u ultimatums.
They would encourage u..
And share your passions..
I have never had any male that tried to come between me and my motorcycle passion. In fact they rode on my bikes with me.
I would not give up my motorcycles to please others, that's a hell of a way to stifle yourself and start harboring negative feelings.
Post 19 by Mr_Trecolareco,
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Post 20 by paul81,
#20my mate's wife and mine where having a conversation about this.
my mates wife was saying if the bikes started getting out of hand she'd put an end to it. my mate agreed that he wouldn't argue and the bike would be gone.
my wife said she wouldn't ever give me the ultimatum cos she knew that i'd choose the bikes over her.
so i think i'm safe from this situation.
my mates wife was saying if the bikes started getting out of hand she'd put an end to it. my mate agreed that he wouldn't argue and the bike would be gone.
my wife said she wouldn't ever give me the ultimatum cos she knew that i'd choose the bikes over her.
so i think i'm safe from this situation.
Post 21 by shadowman,
#21I guess that if the ultimatum was delivered the relationship would be over but this would have nothing to do with choosing bikes over birds etc etc....
Is there anybody on here who would not give up bikes along with anything and everything else to protect or keep from avoidable harm family and those they love. This I would do in a heartbeat, without agonised thinking or subsequent resentment.
Nobody who genuinely loved you would ever lay down such an ultimatum. Express concerns - yes, make requests - yes but ultimatum is a just tool of control and who wants to live like that?
Would I chose family over the bike - yes every time. Would I sell the things I like because somebody else wanted to make my decisions for me - No
Is there anybody on here who would not give up bikes along with anything and everything else to protect or keep from avoidable harm family and those they love. This I would do in a heartbeat, without agonised thinking or subsequent resentment.
Nobody who genuinely loved you would ever lay down such an ultimatum. Express concerns - yes, make requests - yes but ultimatum is a just tool of control and who wants to live like that?
Would I chose family over the bike - yes every time. Would I sell the things I like because somebody else wanted to make my decisions for me - No
Post 22 by BASH69,
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Post 23 by Jermo,
#23Nicely said Shadowman!
My girlfriend wants me to ride bike and even make upgrades now and then (as long as I can afford these of course ) because she knows that makes me happy. When she sleeps over and I hear my friends have a great ride planned next day she doesn't mind me going
I've recently sold my old bike in favor of buying a SD but the only thing she 'demands' is me to get on with my study and I have to say she's right about that since this is already taking way too long
She told me that if I'm closer to finishing my study (few months from now) she'd even pay along so I can buy the bike I really want, I'll never let her go!
My girlfriend wants me to ride bike and even make upgrades now and then (as long as I can afford these of course ) because she knows that makes me happy. When she sleeps over and I hear my friends have a great ride planned next day she doesn't mind me going
I've recently sold my old bike in favor of buying a SD but the only thing she 'demands' is me to get on with my study and I have to say she's right about that since this is already taking way too long
She told me that if I'm closer to finishing my study (few months from now) she'd even pay along so I can buy the bike I really want, I'll never let her go!
Post 24 by wrebitup,
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