Wife doesn't want me to get a motorcycle. (kid, divorced, wedding)
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A helmet is no replacement for a full metal shell and airbags.
I don't care who want to pull statistics from where, a pad of leather and a helmet can only do so much once Gravity and Inertia gets involved.
There is risk associated with open seat driving and no amount of safe driving can take those risks down to a zero.
There is risk involved in motor vehicles period.
I would hold off on the motorcycle until the wife addressed her brothers incident and the affects it has had in her outlook towards cycle driving. Make it known you intend to go forward with your plans and would like to accompany her to talk to someone to help in her fears.
I will say, if you still want the motor cycle, get your wife to go to a motorcycle safety class with you. Beyond the practicality, at least in my state which many view as 'backwards', it removes the requirement to take the motorcycle road test and gives you a 30% discount on insurance (through flo, geico, State Farm, etc...).
I wonder if this should be moved to the Automotive forum. The OP posted twice and was only active for two hours after joining. I doubt he is truly looking for advice about Relationships.
So I guess the OP is admitting he has replaced his mommy with his wife. Men in the USA have sure become wimps. They have to get permission from their wives to do anything. Does your wife get your permission? Anyhow, I've owned several bikes and still ride, even though I'm past 60. Its very safe, if you follow certain rules. I avoid riding in heavy traffic, like rush hour or at night. Also, you have to ride as though they're out to get you, because many drivers aren't very good. The very old and very young drivers are the worst and most dangerous. But I encourage you to get one, if you don't have children. When my kids came, I gave it up. The last thing I wanted to do was leave my small children without their father. Once I had the last one well on his way in college, I bought another bike.
Location: Subconscious Syncope, USA (Northeastern US)
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Originally Posted by augiedogie
So I guess the OP is admitting he has replaced his mommy with his wife. Men in the USA have sure become wimps. They have to get permission from their wives to do anything. Does your wife get your permission? Anyhow, I've owned several bikes and still ride, even though I'm past 60. Its very safe, if you follow certain rules. I avoid riding in heavy traffic, like rush hour or at night. Also, you have to ride as though they're out to get you, because many drivers aren't very good. The very old and very young drivers are the worst and most dangerous. But I encourage you to get one, if you don't have children. When my kids came, I gave it up. The last thing I wanted to do was leave my small children without their father. Once I had the last one well on his way in college, I bought another bike.
Good point, your advanced age, and given the survival rates of men v. women in general - chances are you will leave your wife without a husband no matter what you do.
Location: Subconscious Syncope, USA (Northeastern US)
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Since the OP doesn't want to join in on the conversation he started, let's derail this thread.
So, what are you all doing today? How's the weather? Taking the bike out for a spin?
Rainy, taking the bus out to work, LMAO!
Ya'll have fun!
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