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Comment on How to convince your wife or girlfriend to let you ride… by DMC

DMC — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:26 +0000

I’m a lady, and I had to bring my husband around to the idea of getting a bike.

It went like this: ‘This is happening. Its gonna be fun. Are you in?’

I promised to take a basic rider course first. I came home raving about it. He took it the next week and loved it. We learned on motos, but I wanted a scooter for city riding. As soon as the ink was dry on our M endorsements, he took me to the dealer to get the scooter I wanted (Vespa GTS 250) and started talking about ‘when we get the second bike, lets look at X kind of motorcycle’.

Even if they don’t want a bike of their own, and even if you already ride, in the name of ‘spending time together’, try to get them to take a rider course with you. Get them on a bike they can handle easily as a beginner so it is less intimidating. Let them learn how a bike works and what it feels like to control it. Learn defensive riding techniques together so they have confidence in your abilities. Even if they don’t want to continue riding on their own, they will probably have fun and will hopefully be more enthusiastic about you getting your own ride.

It worked for me.

Comment on Getting it home… by Andy

Andy — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:56 +0000

Tony was excellent. Extremely professional. Towed my DUCATI and I felt very comfortable with the way he took care of my bike while loading, strapping and unloading. He put the kickstand up to make sure nothing happened to my engine case while we were on the road. Price was fair for the distance and bike. He was extremely cordial and gave me some tips on safety and riding in NYC. He rides as well so he knows what he’s talking about with anything related to bikes.
I would definitely recommend Tony from TLT motorcycle transport for anything anyone might need. Knows all the speciality shops and how to get everywhere.
Two words, USE HIM. You won’t be disappointed.

Comment on Tips and tricks to help you relax… by Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:33:00 +0000

Very cool stuff. Enjoyed reading these pointers. Thanks!

Comment on What’s the must-have upgrade? by CityBiker1

CityBiker1 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:11:52 +0000

Looks like it’s Frame Sliders FTW!

I think they’re important too – but my bike doesn’t have them either.

Comment on What’s the must-have upgrade? by JD

JD — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:35:57 +0000

Definitely frame sliders. That’s the only thing I feel I need to put on a bike as soon as I get it. Any other extras are nice, but not a must-have in my case.

Comment on What’s the must-have upgrade? by Rm

Rm — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:32:45 +0000

I think Jk has the right idea. On my bike this means bar-end caps and a barbecue rack. The rack holds a Pelican box and is wide enough to act as a slider so I don’t lose blinkers and stuff if the bike falls over or goes down. Another good upgrade is syn oil and syn brake fluid. Syn brake fluid reduces the problem with moisture corrosion in the brake system and lengthens seal life.

Comment on What’s the must-have upgrade? by Jk

Jk — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:26:32 +0000

Hmmm, might say frame sliders, though then I don’t have them.

Comment on How to convince your wife or girlfriend to let you ride… by Torque6988

Torque6988 — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:58:37 +0000

Or you could just grow a a pair and do what you want.

Comment on How to convince your wife or girlfriend to let you ride… by Kenneth Lane

Kenneth Lane — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:29:42 +0000

Should you find your self with a lady that does not want you to ride—dump her now and go buy a bike–you will be much happier later in life!

Comment on How to convince your wife or girlfriend to let you ride… by Tapizado Motos

Tapizado Motos — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:30:55 +0000

Good advices.