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BLITZMW77 · August 30, 2005, 09:49:43 AM

Hey all,
Great site! I do not yet have a bike but I hope to soon. Currently I just putt around on my FA50. I am trying to talk the wife into changing her mind about motorcycles. Until then, I will continue to research so I am ready if/when I convince her that I need one. I decided on the GS500F because this will be my first "real" bike and I do not need anything bigger. I am looking at MPG not MPH. I outgrew the need for speed a long time ago. Anyway, you may see me poking around every now and then gathering info/ammo for the future. The search function is my friend but please be patient if I ask a dumb question.

Here's to riding with you in the future

pandy · August 30, 2005, 10:01:23 AM

Welcome!

I hope you're able to convince your wife. Maybe she should log on and see how sane we all are here.......

On second thought, perhaps that might not help your cause....

Do ya' think you could convince her to take the MSF course with you?

RVertigo · August 30, 2005, 11:22:14 AM

I went from a Honda 90 to my GS... They're totally different animals. You might have to unlearn a few things and relearn a bunch more... If you haven't taken the MSF course, you should.

And as for the need for speed... Compared to a 90cc, the GS goes LIGHT SPEED! It's plenty fast...

BLITZMW77 · August 30, 2005, 11:40:30 AM

Thanks for the welcome Pandy. I did plan to try to get her to take the course with me. Who knows how that will go.

I know the GS will have plenty of speed compared to the 49cc's of pure Suzuki power I ride at the moment. The highest speed limit around here is 70mph. I don't need a bike that will go 170. I like Suzuki (named my dog Suzuki)and this bike seems to fit the bill.

I have been looking around at pants and jackets. I am not inclined to get them, but are Draggin Jeans worth anything? I saw the website but I am pretty leary of the claims.

RVertigo · August 30, 2005, 11:44:41 AM

No one needs a "street" bike that goes 170... or even 120.

As for the jeans, I've seen a few threads around here about them... From what I've seen, people say not to bother with the moto-jeans... Either get protective-moto-pants or save up for protective-moto-pants.

scratch · August 30, 2005, 03:51:39 PM

Welcome!

With gas prices the way they're goin'...the GS will be WAY more safer than the scooter in dealing with traffic...and granted, it's the other guy she's worried about, but so are you, and you know how drivers are around where you live and you know what they do. You'll have an advantage with a motorcycle over them and that is vision; you'll be able to see traffic developements farther ahead and plan for them.

BLITZMW77 · September 01, 2005, 06:32:38 AM

I showed her the my insurance quotes from State Farm yesterday. $160/yr for full coverage and $70/yr for minimal coverage. She seemed suprised how cheap it was. Now mixed in with the "No, your not getting a motorcycle" I am hearing "Why do you want a motorcycle?". That is not a no. As small as it is, I consider it progress. I think the way the fuel costs are going I may change her mind sooner than anticipated.

RVertigo · September 01, 2005, 11:07:35 AM

Quote from: BLITZMW77Now mixed in with the "No, your not getting a motorcycle" I am hearing "Why do you want a motorcycle?"

Progress!

Gas Mileage, Parking, cheap maintenance (ok... Not really, but she doesn't have to know that), you can do the work yourself (Can you? I can't... :lol: )...

Just keep the pressure on and don't say "Fun," "Fast," "Speed," or any variations there in...

OR...........

You could just go buy one. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. :lol:

My Name Is Dave · September 01, 2005, 11:17:20 AM

Quote from: RVertigo
Quote from: BLITZMW77Now mixed in with the "No, your not getting a motorcycle" I am hearing "Why do you want a motorcycle?"
Progress!

Gas Mileage, Parking, cheap maintenance (ok... Not really, but she doesn't have to know that), you can do the work yourself (Can you? I can't... :lol: )...

Just keep the pressure on and don't say "Fun," "Fast," "Speed," or any variations there in...

OR...........

You could just go buy one. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. :lol:

My mom hates them, so I pulled up on it rather than telling her when I bought it; then it was too late for any guilt-trips or anything.

My buddy wants a bike really bad, but his lady is totally against it and said he'll have fun riding a motorcycle and being single (ouch!)
But now, she has seen how I am responsible with mine and how I love it so much, and she has changed from that tone to "well, it would be fun for you and Dave to ride together; it'll just take me time to get used to it."

So I may have a new riding buddy. I'm eyeing a '91 with 15K on the clock for $700 to use for him and my brother to learn on. And for me to practice wrenching on

Dave

VTNewb · September 01, 2005, 11:25:16 AM

I keep getting these threads calling me by name.

RVertigo · September 01, 2005, 11:52:36 AM

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXMy mom hates them, so I pulled up on it rather than telling her when I bought it; then it was too late for any guilt-trips or anything.

I talked with my wife about it, but she's pretty cool about stuff like this...

My mom tried to talk me out of it... I didn't bother to tell my Grandparents before hand... My brother was all for it.

I bought it anyway... My mom and grandparents dealt with it. My sister went and bought one too.

Now my brother wants one... But, his wife won't let him. I told him to get one and deal with the punishment. :lol:

My Name Is Dave · September 01, 2005, 12:05:10 PM

Quote from: RVertigo
Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXMy mom hates them, so I pulled up on it rather than telling her when I bought it; then it was too late for any guilt-trips or anything.
I talked with my wife about it, but she's pretty cool about stuff like this...

Now my brother wants one... But, his wife won't let him. I told him to get one and deal with the punishment. :lol:

Tell him to buy a pair of testicles while he's at it. :nana:

Dave

oppy00 · September 01, 2005, 12:13:17 PM

Motorcycles are less expensive than women.

oppy00 · September 01, 2005, 12:14:07 PM

...and you can ride your motorcycle without her permission. :mrgreen:

RVertigo · September 01, 2005, 01:56:58 PM

Quote from: 2005-GS500-PDXTell him to buy a pair of testicles while he's at it. :nana:

:lol:

Well, in his defence there's a kid on the way... :dunno:

Roadstergal · September 01, 2005, 01:58:33 PM

I think all of our loved ones look at how crappily people drive, and then think about us sitting out there without four walls of metal around us. It's natural to have some concern, I think. C'est la vie.

RVertigo · September 01, 2005, 02:06:59 PM

Yeah... It doesn't help that I tend to share my near death experiences with people.

snaggers · September 02, 2005, 11:22:56 PM

Sorry, but my wife bought me mine.

bettingpython · September 03, 2005, 10:33:33 AM

get the bike and take her for a ride get her comfortable then teach her to ride she'll want one herself. My first bike was a 82 RD350 then I had a CB750F, circa 1979 and then a Honda interceptor 750 with a full race engine and then i grew up and bought a goldwing havent had a bike in several years about 6 I would say but my fiancee and I just bought a bike this weekend because i commute 75 miles one way for work and my truck only gets 20 mpg so keep after her and eventually you'll get one, oh and my ex was riding with me on the wing in her 8th month of pregnancy so a kid on the way is no reason not to enjoy motorcycling

milo · September 03, 2005, 04:29:18 PM

I use Draggin Jeans, with the armor in them. It's definitely not leather, but the armor and kevlar will do something. I wouldn't go out riding in street jeans, you might as well just wear shorts. The Draggin Jeans look similar and are almost as comfortable, and are much more protective. Basically, I see them as a floor, the least amount of leg protection I'll ride with. Then in the fall and winter I'll use heavier-duty stuff.

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