Friend considering a motorcycle

[kiteman11]

Tyler Rules.

 

[L2M]

I'll agree with the others saying to just give the guy a ride. The real drawback to just taking the MSF is that you never know what the bike could do. After taking my MSF course and renting a Honda Shadow for a day I thought I wanted to buy a Triumph Sprint ST. To demonstrate what a real bike can do (and why I didn't need a liter bike as my first bike) my father-in-law offered me a ride on his RT1100. What a difference! It really helped my future riding to know the what a bike was capable of when piloted competently. MSF doesn't convey that. Granted, I held onto the bike and kept plenty of personal space (at least as much as is achievable on a motorcycle).

Come on, it isn't like the guy is asking you for a ride on a CBR or R1. Just give him a quick ride and he'll have a much better appreciation for motorcycles in general.

 

[Beamer Reamer]

But its Friday...Common sense and reasonable answers are not what Friday's are all about.

 

[madmike2]

Sharing the love of the ride with a friend is cool in my book, don't care if you're an innie or an outtie.

There's a visual I coulda lived without!

That should keep Scott busy all weekend!

Youse guys er jist too funny! :rofl:

Get a life! Give the man a ride. He wants to know why your are so passionate about your hobby/avocation. Do as you would with any other passenger: explain the basics of how a motorcycle turns--by leaning; Let him know what to expect; take him on a "easy" ride around the neighborhood to get an idea of how he is going to be as a passenger; if that's successful, find some moderately exciting roads.

Perhaps he will gain a small understanding of what we all experience whenever we ride: freedom, participation, total engagement of one's perceptions and faculties, the complete tactile experience of riding "in" the environment rather than rolling up the windows and closing it out, etc.

Certainly you will have to explain that riding a motorcycle like the FJR is a goal most reach in progressive steps. The first is to actually learn to control a motorcycle, and that starts with the safety course.

If he "gets it", you've been part of an assimilation. If he hates it or has troubles (some folks have inner ear problems and other "trigger" ailments) then he will know that. My guess is that he has "the bug" and wants to be sure before he begins his journey.

The retht of you thilly boyth need to thtop thith nonsenth, come clean (heh-heh-heh) and either deal with your homophobia or come out of the closet. :dribble:

BUT.....you are right about ladies riding 2-up...it is kinda' hawt.

 

[rnees]

BTW Tyler, you taking your girlfriend for a ride (neato) is very much, not at all like, in fact the opposite of a dude taking his friend for a ride.

Yeah... two chicks on a bike is hawt... two guys on a bike is ghey... at least to guys. Makes no difference to me though. Sharing the love of the ride with a friend is cool in my book, don't care if you're an innie or an outtie.

+1

 

[Murph]

I'd ride with Tyler.....she's one of the few left on this forum without a crash, deer strike, or drop club icon!

 

[extrememarine]

Man Law; 2 wheels, 2 ballz, 'nough said.

Suggest to him to sign up for the MSF Basic ridercourse where the bike is provided. Closed course, good instruction, perfect for him to figure out if it's for him or not.

 

[Tyler]

I'd ride with Tyler.....she's one of the few left on this forum without a crash, deer strike, or drop club icon!

Oh CRAP!!!! Take that back!! It's total fodder for a jinx!!!

(knocks on wood, turns around three times, throws salt over shoulder, looks for a virgin to sacrifice... )

 

[Tyler]

Man Law; 2 wheels, 2 ballz, 'nough said.

You guys crack me UP!! :lol:

 

[painman]

Man Law; 2 wheels, 2 ballz, 'nough said.
Suggest to him to sign up for the MSF Basic ridercourse where the bike is provided. Closed course, good instruction, perfect for him to figure out if it's for him or not.

+1. Nuf, said.....PM. <><

 

[monk69]

You guys want him to spend the money to rent a scoot he might not know how to ride,and if he can,won't be the same as riding with someone who is good on a bike,so as to get the right rush.

Or you want him to take a course that is(or could be to him,never have ridden before)intense.Just because you're worried someone will see you with a guy on the bike with you.

To think guys used to say women should only ride on the back of a bike.Maybe that's the calling of women bikers,to take new guys for a ride because the "MEN"can't do it,so as to save face.GTBFGARFCS !

 

[happyPuppy]

no friggin way. My wife passed away hence I am single and no way I am riding around with a guy in my small town. I might help him find a female rider to put him on the back. Let her ride him around Stewart's Place a couple blocks away from my place and the local biker bar and hang out for ride meet ups.

 

[2WheelTiger]

Bunch of 'phobes. Pitiful.

"Ooooooh, I'm SO SCARED of what others might think of me! Oooooh. My masculinity might be put in question by other 'phobes."

Now THAT is sissified. I guess gay guys have more stones than some of you. GTFU!

It's still Friday here.

 

[happyPuppy]

Bunch of 'phobes. Pitiful.
"Ooooooh, I'm SO SCARED of what others might think of me! Oooooh. My masculinity might be put in question by other 'phobes."

Now THAT is sissified. I guess gay guys have more stones than some of you. GTFU!

It's still Friday here.

Andre, go ahead ride a dude in front of Stewart's Place, on 1st St in Snohomish and have a beer, on a Friday or Saturday. tonight is good it is jammed, Don't forget it is 6 miles from a Max Pen in Monroe too. Somethings are not about being a wimp, homophobic or whatever, it is self preservation.

If a biker broke down OK I would make an exception. But a newbie , that wants to go for a ride to see if he would like it? Come on, it is dangerous riding a bike. take MSF see if you like it AND can do it, riding is not for everyone.

 

[Udjeni]

I am totally amazed that this question is even asked. It must be an American cultural thing. Doubt about letting a buddy ride pillion with you? WTF?! Are you guys unsure about your manliness or something? Unbelievable! :evilsmiley03: :lol:

 

[cougar8000]

I must resists any further comments.

Yes, it is homophobic culture and it is getting worse.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

I must resists any further comments. Yes, it is homophobic culture and it is getting worse.

Oh..., come on -- there's a whole 'virtual classroom' waiting ...

There's an entirely different approach/response when different words/terms are used -- "co-rider" v/s "riding *****".

If you've ever witnessed 'European style' couples (often) in matching leathers sharing the ride on one motorcycle -- riding with verve and elan -- and both enjoying the experience; well, you've seen the other side.

Not that any of this matters concering the OP's question. I guess I'd say it probably can't hurt anything...?

Nor may it help much with the ultimate decision of whether to ride or not.

An MSF BRC would be more appropriate.

 

[v65]

Nor may it help much with the ultimate decision of whether to ride or not.An MSF BRC would be more appropriate.

Bingo! That's why it's going to be tough to get a serious answer out of this group.

My want to consider pair of these for the ride. :lol:

 

[Sagebrush]

MSF course. Nuff said....

Ok, well.... I would not take him for a ride. I had a freind ask for some help in learning. I took us both to the MSF course and he did great. After that I let him ride my DR650 on gravel roads. He's hooked now, ain't no going back.

He saw the need to start on a lighter bike like a dual sport. He actually liked the DR650 better than the 250 Rebel he rode. Said it was easy to ride, I'll never know. I can't fit on a Rebel, my kness hit the handle bars at anything but straight ahead... I got to ride a DR200 during the course.

 

[canyonman]

As long as you dont have this farkle oh damn you should be ok. I guess?