How to convince the wife?

[GeeP]

come on just get a bike, and the good protective gear, and tell her you won't kill yourself.

that is how I convince my gf

Cheerz

Then if you do manage to kill youself, be sure to say you're sorry.

At least that's the running joke around this house.   

[jackiei26]

on the wife's or gf (and most parents) defense, we're just scared & afraid of what could happen.  I on the other hand have a different look on it.  I grew up with my cousins, an uncle, and friends riding bikes.  So I was never afraid and I rode as a passenger every time.  I met my husband who was very athletic - he scuba dives, ski, plays hockey and rode bikes before (dirt bike & quads).  I think we were home maybe 2 dys after our honeymoon and was talking abt getting a motorcycle.  I felt hesitant for a minute but thought to myself that he works hard, he's a good guy that he and I want him to have what makes him happy.  So I said that if he takes the proper course and get good gear, he could get his motorcycle.  Within a week, he got his permit and then his first motorcycle (in 2002).  I got the itch from riding with him for 3 yrs that I took the course this year in March and got my GS in April.  Now we share the love of riding together!