Motorcycle??

Just me: Motorcycle??
My husband is thinking about getting a motorcycle…….Its a good deal from one of his friends…….But I am terrified of him getting hurt……Should I let him?? In our 10 years of marriage he has never rode one or even thought of it, why now??
Its a R1 sport bike………my husband and i discuss everything that is how we have worked for 10 years, I know it is ultimately his choice.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Shy Girl S
Should you “let” him? What are you, his mother?! It’s his choice, he’s a big boy now.

Answer by Denis B
So long as it’s a Harley…….you should let him………if it’s a wrist rocket than don’t…………

Answer by My world
It’s called “mid-life crisis”. You have a choice. You say “Yes”, he gets the motorcycle, and you insist on FORMAL drivers education, or you say “NO”, and he gets the motorcycle.

I assume that you have a good relationship and can talk to your husband. You need to sit down with him and explain your fears.

If he really wants it, tho, he will get it.

Answer by Peter O
I think that you should have some say in this, although I guess the final answer rests with hi.

I’d be wondering why the friend is selling the bike .. is he updating, or is he getting rid of it cos he’s giving up riding.

ALSO, I read recently where, although a motor bike is cheaper to initially buy than a car, and uses less petrol, that’s where the savings end.
Motor bikes are actually MORE expensive to run than a car. The tyres cost 3 to 5 times more than car tyres. Servicing costs are 3 – 4 times more expensive, parts are a lot more expensive, the insurance is horrendous, not to mention the hazards. The there is the leather riding gear, the boots, the Helmet .. all very expensive.
The cost of motorcycling (except for the petrol) is far greater than a car, so good luck. I hope he has a few spare dollars for the upkeep & maintenance.
Get him to speak to the local motorists association to see if they have any hard & fast facts for him.

Answer by Lydia
No donorcycle if you have children, period.

Answer by Homeowner77
I had a motorcycle when I was a teenager. Now, 30 years later, I bought a Kawasaki Vulcan 900. You need to talk to your husband and ask him why he wants to buy a motorcycle. If he definitely wants a motorcycle, make sure he takes a motorcycle safety course at your local motor vehicle department. I also suggest he read the book “Proficient Motorcycling” by David Hough. Many safety tips in this book. I bought my bike for recreational enjoyment. I ride it about once a week along the back roads. I am thoroughly enjoying this motorcycle. I do not recommend using a motorcycle for commuting to work in urban areas. Too many people on cell phones, putting on makeup, reading newspapers, and brushing their teeth (I saw it with my own eyes). Also, if you live near any deer, do not ride during dusk or dawn. A lot of motorcyclist have been injured/killed by deer. Many people think they can save money on gas with a bike, but in reality accessories and parts for motorcycles are expensive. Motorcycles can be a lot of fun, people just need to educate themselves and ride safe. Eventhough I have had my motorcycle license since I was a teenager and rode dirt bikes for many years during my youth, I learned so much from the motorcycle safety course and reading information on motorcycle safety

Hope this helps

Answer by Nita and Michael
Girl, my mom went through the same thing with my dad, out of the blue he decided he wanted a motorcycle and she was so scared of him getting hurt, but he got one and rode it just around the neighborhood for awhile to get used to it, now he is like a pro at it, and as for getting hurt, you can get just as hurt riding in a car, he’s just gotta be safe and make the right decisions….so just talk to him about how your feeling and everything will work out.

Answer by Set
R1 is a poor choice for a first bike (1000cc bike, that’s a lot of power for a newbie), a 500cc or 600cc bike would be a much better choice, but if he is hellbent then…

I would convince him to take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course https://online2.msf-usa.org/msf/Default.aspx

Also, consider the cost of safety apparel, at a minimum he would need:
Helmet (DOT approved)
Gloves
Boots (preferably with armor)
and lastly, a Jacket and pants with armor or kevlar would be good.

Also, make sure he understands that unlike in a car, you have to be aware of everybody and everything and assume no one sees you because drivers look for other cars not bikes.

As long as he rides with the right mentality, then he will be prepared to use the right defensive techniques when necessary.