Author Topic: Love and motorcycles (Read 2933 times)

Vince · **on:** February 18, 2011, 11:41:45 pm

With Valentine's Day just past, most of us are thankful if we didn't screw too badly. At my place I got my wife a card. She made me a blueberry pie. It was relatively low key. No motorcycles were harmed in the celebration. So I was wondering how motorcycles have figured into your love life. For instance, I named my dirt bike Dee-Dee, after a high school girl friend. Dee-Dee was always too fast for me and I crashed a lot.
My first bike was a 175 enduro with an electric start. As soon as I picked it up I called my girl friend (before Dee-Dee) and offered her a ride. She said great! She was a cute little thing. VERY affectionate. I pulled into her drive. She came out squealing with delight. I said hop on. She hopped on. I hit the electric starter. She hopped off. I shut off the engine and looked at her.
She said "You used the electric starter".
I said "Yes".
She said "You F***ing pussy!", and went back in the house. she never talked to me again.
It was years before I used another electric starter. On the bright side, all that kick starting practice prepared me for the Royal Enfield.
So, how have motorcycles figured into your love life?

r80rt · **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2011, 11:45:54 pm

Sonny Barger said "Love is a feeling you get, when you like something almost as much as you like your motorcycle"

jdrouin · **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2011, 06:11:22 am

Well, it was a long time arguing before my wife was comfortable enough with my getting a bike. I wanted to take her for a ride because I thought she'd really enjoy it, but she wasn't interested. Go figure, I install a solo seat with no pillion and then she wants a ride.

Ice · **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2011, 06:50:52 am

The memories are personal and some are sort of racy even but suffice it to say motorcycles have figured in and contributed to some of the best times of my life.

PhilJ · **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:51:09 pm

For me, I can't say it's done much at all, but I saw a fellow with his girl closely attached behind him exiting a freeway on 270 turn lose it. The bike went out from under both and they bounced, butt down, a couple of times. He, the fool was, jumped up and ran after the bike, which was sliding towards the curb, leaving his girl setting as she landed in the middle of the road looking at him with her hands firmly on her hips. I'm sure his love life suffered a complete melt down.

HRAB · **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:23:25 pm

I plead the fifth amendment. I am not required to incriminate myself while under oath.

Or in the words of many a' politician "I have no memory of that submect"

On the brighter side, I brought home my first neglected and rejected BMW. My wife named it "The Mistress" When I asked: Why? She replied: " 'cause it's under 21, fast, and dirty".
Ta Dum.

Then there was the old days. It was 1968, and I was on my way back to college after a weekend at home. I was aboard a 1966 Norton; loud, dirty, oily, smoking Norton. I didn' look much better. I stopped at a girl friends house to "Say Hello". Low, and behold! It was her grandparents 50th anniversary celebration; suits, ties, formals everywhere.

Have you ever tried to start a hot Norton (Amal Carbs)? Especially when you REALY want to ?

Needless to say, It pretty much ended the relationship.
jim

GreenMachine · **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2011, 01:33:41 am

hrab: wasn't that scene from a commercial out of the 70's...u wrote it so well and had me smiling...

1Blackwolf1 · **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2011, 03:38:52 am

My first project bike after I married my ex-wife required me to visit a lot of bike boneyards. Half way through the project she accused me of stashing a few N.D.G.'s (naked dancing girls) at said yard.

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Told the business owner of her thoughts and he replied "might be a good way to increase my revenues.

HRAB · **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2011, 06:42:16 pm

Quote from: GreenMachine on February 22, 2011, 01:33:41 am

hrab: wasn't that scene from a commercial out of the 70's...u wrote it so well and had me smiling...

I wish it had been only a comercial. I kind of liked that girl.
But, Alas...Life will throw us a curve now and then.
jim

1 Thump · **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2011, 06:44:10 pm

Quote from: HRAB on February 21, 2011, 11:23:25 pm

Needless to say, It pretty much ended the relationship.
jim

With the bike. Right ?

1 Thump · **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2011, 06:46:12 pm

Quote from: Vince on February 18, 2011, 11:41:45 pm

She hopped on. I hit the electric starter. She hopped off. I shut off the engine and looked at her.
She said "You used the electric starter".
I said "Yes".
She said "You F***ing pussy!", and went back in the house. she never talked to me again.

Really ?

GreenMachine · **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2011, 07:21:50 pm

is that why u got the enfield with a kick start or did u do the other..

HRAB · **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2011, 07:57:23 pm

Quote from: 1 Thump on February 22, 2011, 06:44:10 pm

With the bike. Right ?

Wrong! A guy has to have his prioritiies right! There was a whole campus full of other women!
jim

1 Thump · **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2011, 07:58:14 pm

Well, until not all my two wheeled autos have been kick start. started off with a 49 cc moped (Luna TFR Plus), then a 150 cc vespa, 500 cc electra (it had electric but I seldom used it, and the current RE Classic. That is not because e-start is wimpy or makes meless of a man, but because it is relatively new technology, and only recently has become mroe REliable. I would love to have a reliable e start on my RE right about now.

Vince · **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2011, 05:48:09 pm

Quote from: 1 Thump on February 22, 2011, 06:46:12 pm

Really ?

Yes, 1 Thump, really. I have actually had so many interesting motorcycle related romantic encounters that I am shocked at how little play this thread has received. You guys must lead boring lives. Or maybe you're just smarter about women. That's actually more likely...
In the early 70's I met a young lady at a motorcycle mechanic class at the local college. she was cute, smart and personable. She finally succumbed to my charms. Actually I think she finally got tired of me asking her out. We had several nice dates. We went riding. We went to dinner. We went to the beach. Her room mates hated me, so I took to dropping in to her work at lunch time. The last time she told me she couldn't see me any more.
Why ? I asked.
Well, she replied. "I just really prefer women".
I didn't see this as much of a problem. Here was a lovely, charming woman who shared ALL my favorite interests: motorcycles AND women! I thought it was great! She did not share the sentiment. That was the last time I saw her. SIGH!

GreenMachine · **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2011, 06:01:15 pm

u obviously didn't charm her enough with that lucky charm u supposedly possess. That has nothing to do with the size of your motorcycle Vince..Looks like you weather it okay and moved on with your psychic intact...

CCTXCN · **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2011, 08:54:22 pm

After 30 years of marriage the only sex I get is when we pass eachother in the hall and say F%&K YOU!
HAHAH!
No I've a great wife that understand!
she just lets me know when I have a oil leak in the garage!
" YOUR BIKE IS CRAPPING ALL OVER THE GARAGE!
Luv you!

Anon · **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2011, 09:11:28 pm

Within minutes of first seeing my Bullet, my wife promptly burned herself on the exhaust.

She won't go near it now. On the other hand, I really like my solo saddle!

Eamon

ScooterBob · **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:03:21 pm

Quote from: HRAB on February 21, 2011, 11:23:25 pm

I plead the fifth amendment. I am not required to incriminate myself while under oath.

Or in the words of many a' politician "I have no memory of that submect"

On the brighter side, I brought home my first neglected and rejected BMW. My wife named it "The Mistress" When I asked: Why? She replied: " 'cause it's under 21, fast, and dirty".
Ta Dum.

Then there was the old days. It was 1968, and I was on my way back to college after a weekend at home. I was aboard a 1966 Norton; loud, dirty, oily, smoking Norton. I didn' look much better. I stopped at a girl friends house to "Say Hello". Low, and behold! It was her grandparents 50th anniversary celebration; suits, ties, formals everywhere.

Have you ever tried to start a hot Norton (Amal Carbs)? Especially when you REALY want to ?

Needless to say, It pretty much ended the relationship.
jim

What the hell were doing on my Norton in '68??

Actually, the lovely wife and got to know each other on a T-150 Triumph .... Both were quite lovely to be around at the time ...... I kept the girl THIS time - Hahaha!

PhilJ · **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:33:31 pm

Quote from: Eamon on February 23, 2011, 09:11:28 pm

Within minutes of first seeing my Bullet, my wife promptly burned herself on the exhaust.

She won't go near it now. On the other hand, I really like my solo saddle!

Eamon

The rumblings of an "old" married man. If your solo saddle fits right then....... oh well!

GreenMachine · **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2011, 11:19:42 pm

phil that was funny..will have to remember that one...

robbw · **Reply #21 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:17:13 am

Most women like motorcycles and the men who ride them; at least this is what I like to believe. Most women have never heard of a Royal Enfiield and are usually impressed with the bike and I find it is a great opener. Last night I learned something new.

I have been trying to get this particular woman to go out on a date. I gave her my number a few days ago and asked her to call me last night. To my surprise she did just that. She asked what my hobbies were and I went into my usual spiel about the 2 RE's I own, how they are different bikes, blah, blah, blah. After a few minutes she said "okay, let me just get one thing straight, I have a brother who eats, sleeps, drinks, and breaths anything mechanical including motorcycles. My best friend of 25 years eats, sleeps, drinks, and breaths motorcycles and owns 2 RE's himself. I love them both and pay attention to everything they tell me, but right now I just want to talk to someone about one of my passions. You told me you like to fish. Can we please talk about that?"

So brothers, for 2 hours we talked about fishing and I have to tell you it was the best conversation I've had in a long time. I think sometimes we forget about other people's passions because we are too wrapped up in our own. Cheers to the riders who ride and fish.

PS
Still no date, but i'm making headway.

GreenMachine · **Reply #22 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:35:09 am

great story...u found a woman who like fishing...you never know, u could turn into the rumblings of a old married man..good luck..if u reallt want to get her attention, u could mention that trouser trout...c where that gets ya...nah that's not going to get u anywhere...

robbw · **Reply #23 on:** February 24, 2011, 02:11:14 am

Quote from: GreenMachine on February 24, 2011, 01:35:09 am

great story...u found a woman who like fishing...you never know, u could turn into the rumblings of a old married man..good luck..if u reallt want to get her attention, u could mention that trouser trout...c where that gets ya...nah that's not going to get u anywhere...

Br. Green,
I tried that direction about 3 weeks ago. It's taken her this long to agree to talk to me again. I won't be talking about anything in my trousers again until she's ready LOL. I was impressed with how much she knew about fishing. She has 3 older brothers and they have been training her in the art since she was 5. It was COOL to say the least. Even learned something about this sport.

GreenMachine · **Reply #24 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:00:19 am

no bs with her..she knows all the angles...better be straight up and not try to pull a fast one...but on the other hand don't be overly sensitive...you gotta be prepared to be firm and decisive...does any of this make sense....might be best if brother scooterbob or uncle Ernie give u some pointers in the fine art of wooing...

robbw · **Reply #25 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:50:54 am

Quote from: GreenMachine on February 24, 2011, 03:00:19 am

no bs with her..she knows all the angles...better be straight up and not try to pull a fast one...but on the other hand don't be overly sensitive...you gotta be prepared to be firm and decisive...does any of this make sense....might be best if brother scooterbob or uncle Ernie give u some pointers in the fine art of wooing...

Yup. I have my hands full with this one. I'm not quite sure how to handle her so i'm just taking it one day at a time and praying i'm doing the right thing. it seems the best angle to use with her is just be straight up and tell her what you're thinking. she does not hesitate to reply in kind if i'm not heading in the right direction lol. iv'e never had to woo one like this before $:-\$

GreenForce82 · **Reply #26 on:** February 24, 2011, 04:22:37 am

I got my bike a year and a half ago, and my girl said she wanted to ride, maybe...

We got ready for the first ride together and it went something like this...

I got on the bike and started it, and told her to swing her leg over and get behind me... Her leg started coming up and she did that cute thing girls do, ya know: make a funny face squeak a little gasp of fear, etc... then she put her foot back on the ground... (to her defense, she'd never ridden before, and this was at my family reunion so there was a crowd of onlookers) This routine of leg up and a little further, repeated itself over and over every couple times she'd get her leg onto the seat and almost over it... but to no avail.

Finally, after at least a half hour of this, she got on and held me tight, while I slowly drove us down to the resort about a half mile away, and back to the house. My top speed was probably 20mph, and we didn't go very far, but it was nice. Anybody who has ridden with a woman knows how nice that squeeze from behind is.

Anyhoo, after we got back, she got off, and said she loved it!

Every time we've ridden after that, she takes all of 5 seconds to get on the bike!

Ice · **Reply #27 on:** February 24, 2011, 06:59:41 am

For the benefit of the riding world in general, here's a bit of wisdom to share,,,,learned it the hard way.

First let the prospective first time passenger try on all the helmets and gear available to pick out what fits the best.

Next a quick brief about what to expect, sights, sounds, wind, etc. let them know things ahead of time like how to get on and off the bike, common phrases, how to lean with you in turns , helmet contact between rider and passenger can occur during sudden deceleration etc. Takes less than a minute.

With you flat footed and the bike stable offer your left left arm like you would if you were escorting them some where formal and when you are ready invite them to "saddle up" just like a horse. With their left foot on the peg and your arm for stability, it is much, much easier to swing a leg "up and over" and take seat. It seems like second nature and becomes one fluid motion rather quickly. A quick tap and a "ready" from the passenger will let you know when they are ready to roll.

Take it easy and don't forget to call out changes in speed and direction before hand and ask your passenger frequently how they are doing and if they want to go faster/slower somewhere else etc.

When the ride is over, again with the bike stabilized, offering your arm and "dis mount" lets the passenger know you are ready for them to dismount ( using the reverse of the up and over works well )