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by Rex B
Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Riders: Talked out of buying my first bike.
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Re: Riders: Talked out of buying my first bike.

I've had dirt bikes years ago, but never a street bike. Those Can Am Spyders sure do tempt me though.

My wife has been making noises about buying a big bike. She has no experience with them save scooters in her childhood. I am not comofrtable with her level of situational awareness, which I think is key. When I'm driving I am very aware of everything around me 360 degrees. I drive far ahead of my position. I don't see her doing either. She tends to get in the correct lane at the last possible minute, as in "Oh yeah, I need to get off here". Now, she's not had an at-fault accident ever that I know of, but I sure would be worried about her on a motorcycle.
I think the first year of ownership/riding would be the most dangerous, as you reprogram your senses and develop that situational awareness.

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