Wife's first time driving the Spyder

[Geosik]

Went to a big empty parking lot gave her the basics then to a deserted road for shifting practice. With out any coaxing she goes for a 25 mile drive in real life traffic. For the first time on the Spyder she did better then I did (she had no 2 wheel experience). I could not be more proud of her.
I got to ride the "bi**h" seat.

[nhoj]

For the first time on the Spyder she did better then I did (she had no 2 wheel experience. I could not be more proud.

Great, good for her. Two Wheel experience can be a hinderance when riding these Spyders.

[Bob Denman]

My Crystal Ball; tells me that you may be looking at a Spyder Infestation in your garage...

[edmarino]

You will never get her off it now

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

My Crystal Ball; tells me that you may be looking at a Spyder Infestation in your garage...

Isn't that what is known as Step 1 in the process of spending $25,000+??

[cohoff]

Good for her! His and Her spyders may be necessary.

[sjcpanther]

I ride the b***h seat more often than I drive, I think. My wife loves to hog those handlebars.

But it is nice occasionally to sit back there, stretch the legs, and take it all in. Especially on longer trips.

[Raknid]

No shame in taking the back seat. I did it as my wife was getting acquainted with her RT. Your wife may indeed be asking for her own soon. :-)

[ARtraveler]

Yep! And then they want their own. Ask me how I know.

[PW2013STL]

I ride the b***h seat more often than I drive, I think. My wife loves to hog those handlebars.

But it is nice occasionally to sit back there, stretch the legs, and take it all in. Especially on longer trips.

Big plus 1 on this

[Bob Denman]

I wouldn't mind kickin' back, and actually looking around more...
But the Missus seems to be dug in "deeper than a Texas chigger", on her perch back there!

[Purple Guy]

to the miss's on her maiden trip!

Look's like you need to go shoppin'!

[SPYD1]

My wife wants to learn this spring, if it ever gets here.
Could be expensive.
Might be a good thing?

[Bob Denman]

It gives you DOUBLE the farkling opportunities!

[sjcpanther]

My wife could care less about farkles. She says it's a "guy" thing.

She he just wants to ryde.

[Bob Denman]

...And she owns no rings, necklaces, earrings, or make-up?
(Forget about the shoes!)
She's into farkles; she just doesn't know it yet!

[ValCruzSpyder]

...And she owns no rings, necklaces, earrings, or make-up?
(Forget about the shoes!)
She's into farkles; she just doesn't know it yet!

Subtle at first...then it's as if the flood gates opened!!!!!! Ask me how I know!!!!

[Deanna777]

Went to a big empty parking lot gave her the basics then to a deserted road for shifting practice. With out any coaxing she goes for a 25 mile drive in real life traffic. For the first time on the Spyder she did better then I did (she had no 2 wheel experience). I could not be more proud of her.
I got to ride the "bi**h" seat.

you go girl!! Deanna777

[Flanker]

Isn't that what is known as Step 1 in the process of spending $25,000+??

Good one!

OP: Glad she enjoyed the experience!

[Mimi]

Went to a big empty parking lot gave her the basics then to a deserted road for shifting practice. With out any coaxing she goes for a 25 mile drive in real life traffic. For the first time on the Spyder she did better then I did (she had no 2 wheel experience). I could not be more proud of her.
I got to ride the "bi**h" seat.

I think that is great! I am picking my spider up on Saturday and plan to do similar. I took the MFS class so I have some good basic knowledge. This post has been very in encouraging to me, thanks.

[Bandit]

on the first ryde! My wife was sneaky about, she didn't "ask" for her own Spyder. Everytime I came home wanting to ryde, she & it were gone "shopping". After a couple of weeks sitting home alone in the afternoons, I called the Dealer. When I told her that I was going to get my Own Spyder, she said: "I wondered how long it would take! I'll keep this one & you can have the new one." See, women are "sneaky" sometimes!

[frankj64155]

Very cool. My wife has ridden behind me since the early 80's and we just purchased her own Spyder late last year. She also had no 2 wheel experience, but we worked in parking lots and riding along behind (and in front) of me with her learner's permit. I'm proud to say she passed her motorcyclist test with flying colors and is as ansty as I am to get riding this year. Have fun and enjoy being together.

[Bob Denman]

on the first ryde! My wife was sneaky about, she didn't "ask" for her own Spyder. Everytime I came home wanting to ryde, she & it were gone "shopping". After a couple of weeks sitting home alone in the afternoons, I called the Dealer. When I told her that I was going to get my Own Spyder, she said: "I wondered how long it would take! I'll keep this one & you can have the new one." See, women are "sneaky" sometimes!

And we wouldn't want them to be any other way!