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badinfluence63
10-10-2010, 02:17 PM
My only concern about women riders is if they are out riding whose cleaning the house, watching the kids and cooking dinner?
It's called "Molly Maid" and MickeyD's.
The kids are our 2up riding buddies. :)
badinfluence63
10-10-2010, 03:35 PM
It's called "Molly Maid" and MickeyD's.
The kids are our 2up riding buddies. :)
And who doesn't like Mickey D's, I'll take a fillet o' fish any day.
Speaking of female riders....On my way home from a recent ride I saw this leathered rider walking east but the bike pointing west on the other side of the road so I pulled over until they caught up to me and low and behold it was a female rider in riding leathers looking to be in her high 20's low 30's, cute too. As she approached my bike she proclaimed that her tank bag had blown off and strewn all her belongings all over the road but she got most of the important stuff like check book,bank card and wallet. So we headed back on the road.
She was by herself which caused me some concerns.
Now weren't you the gentleman? :wink:
Last fall I thought I needed to press my comfort zone a little ... did an almost 700mi solo ride ... the day started sucky ... the dealership was s'posed to check my bike out the weekend b4 and install my saddlebags, but was in there that a.m. to finally get it done ... Hubs wasn't too thrilled about my ride, but I'd done it solo on four wheels for, let's say ... a number of years. Knew all the "right" stopping spots, etc.
About seven hours later than I wanted, I hit the road. About four hours from home - dark - cold - in the mountains - in an almost cell phone no-go zone - I ran out of gas. Switched petcock but didn't go ten miles and I was toast. (Had some serious fuel system issues that dropped my mpg to about 24mpg from 48!! Way ticked at myself I didn't pick up on that earlier!) On Interstate near 81/77 interchange. 13 mi from next gas exit. Not at all cool.
Dealt w/ it - LE & M/A showed up after about 45 min. Not one person stopped to help - but I am really thankful they didn't! :eek: Hubby freaked a little (a LOT!). He's not keen on me "pressing my comfort zone" much. He says it either costs him money or sleep.
4Raven
10-10-2010, 05:02 PM
I did all the stay at home mommy stuff, my child turned out great, and I am happy! Now it is my time to have fun!
Cie, not a good thing at all to be stranded by yourself!!!:frown: I do solo long runs for two and three day trips...but I have a routine, get to the destination before dark, get a room, make phone calls checking in, eat, sleep, get up and out on the road at dawn! Repeat...
Be careful out there!:wink:
kat569
10-10-2010, 05:20 PM
My only concern about women riders is if they are out riding whose cleaning the house, watching the kids and cooking dinner?
It's called a husband. Mine only works part-time, and now with me starting what will be more than a full-time job the bulk of the household duties will fall to him to handle.
Fiddler
10-10-2010, 06:38 PM
Here's a concern I've had. I ride alone in the Austin area. Last summer ('09) I was followed twice, two different people. The first time, I had this route that I would take down some sweet isolated little twisty roads near my neighborhood, just getting used to the bike. At the time I rode a Thruxton. This guy and and his buddy (in a car) followed me close on my fender for what seemed an eternity until I was able to lose him at a 4-way stop. Since I was such a newb and the bike was heavy for me, and kinda tall, riding evasively was out of the question, especially being so unnerved. ...Another time I got followed home from work, different guy, right on my fender. I didn't really believe I was being followed until he made a u-turn in front of my house and parked, blocking my driveway and staring at me as I pulled into my garage. Maybe he thought the Thruxton was cute and wanted to "borrow it" in my absence? I thought so, but then he started waiting for me at work. Eventually he disappeared to go be creepy somewhere else. Anyway, I don't wear pink much anymore, it seems to bring too much unwanted attention - I only have this happen when I'm wearing pink. To test this, I wore the pink coat yesterday, first time since last summer. I was riding thru San Marcos (college town) and had a car full of 20-something guys flagging me down, urging me to pull up along side them at the stoplight. It was harmless, amusing, (and dare I say flattering) when I consider that I'm older than most of their moms, but they can't see that with all my gear. But sometimes it's not so harmless. Ya know, I just want to go for a ride - am I to be considered prey?
Hi Fiddler ... and 4Raven - totally agree on the safety issue - but I will never stop riding at night unless it is truly in the/to the "unknowns" ... (Maybe folks should be a little cautious approaching me!! he he)
Had a situation lend itself that I hadn't expected on that ride - thus the gas thing snuck up on me ... when I rode at night closer to home, I never was really concerned ... a little anal about always topping off every time I'm out ...but never really "looked" at the instrument gauge. Seems that at night, the bottom portion (tripmeter) is not lighted. By the time I realized it - too late.
Glenalt
10-10-2010, 08:07 PM
My only concern about women riders is if they are out riding whose cleaning the house, watching the kids and cooking dinner?
Dude I can't believe you posted this. I'm glad I don't live near you because the fire could spread. You are nuts. LOL
Firecracker
10-10-2010, 10:37 PM
It's called a husband. Mine only works part-time, and now with me starting what will be more than a full-time job the bulk of the household duties will fall to him to handle.
ha ha no kidding. we both work, we have no kids (unless all the dogs & cats count) and he is just as capable of cleaning & cooking. in fact he's a darn good cook.
4Raven
10-11-2010, 07:04 AM
Here's a concern I've had. I ride alone in the Austin area. Last summer ('09) I was followed twice, two different people. The first time, I had this route that I would take down some sweet isolated little twisty roads near my neighborhood, just getting used to the bike. At the time I rode a Thruxton. This guy and and his buddy (in a car) followed me close on my fender for what seemed an eternity until I was able to lose him at a 4-way stop. Since I was such a newb and the bike was heavy for me, and kinda tall, riding evasively was out of the question, especially being so unnerved. ...Another time I got followed home from work, different guy, right on my fender. I didn't really believe I was being followed until he made a u-turn in front of my house and parked, blocking my driveway and staring at me as I pulled into my garage. Maybe he thought the Thruxton was cute and wanted to "borrow it" in my absence? I thought so, but then he started waiting for me at work. Eventually he disappeared to go be creepy somewhere else. Anyway, I don't wear pink much anymore, it seems to bring too much unwanted attention - I only have this happen when I'm wearing pink. To test this, I wore the pink coat yesterday, first time since last summer. I was riding thru San Marcos (college town) and had a car full of 20-something guys flagging me down, urging me to pull up along side them at the stoplight. It was harmless, amusing, (and dare I say flattering) when I consider that I'm older than most of their moms, but they can't see that with all my gear. But sometimes it's not so harmless. Ya know, I just want to go for a ride - am I to be considered prey?
I tend to be followed closer to home...usually I get the occassional run up to the back of my bike to make sure I am a female look...then they back off...sometimes!
But the ones at home are a little scary....I am usually watching and I take different ways home...but I have had them pull all the way up to the garage too...that is a little unnerving sometimes....I hope they see my sign hanging in the garage...Don't worry about the dog, worry about the owner...with a pic of a large gun pointed at them...LOL
Had a situation lend itself that I hadn't expected on that ride - thus the gas thing snuck up on me ... when I rode at night closer to home, I never was really concerned ... a little anal about always topping off every time I'm out ...but never really "looked" at the instrument gauge. Seems that at night, the bottom portion (tripmeter) is not lighted. By the time I realized it - too late.
I know mine is the same way....but at least you can see what is coming at you in the daylight hours....:D
Dude I can't believe you posted this. I'm glad I don't live near you because the fire could spread. You are nuts. LOL
:coffeescreen: consider the source!!!!!:coffeescreen:
badinfluence63
10-11-2010, 08:12 AM
Now weren't you the gentleman? :wink:
Last fall I thought I needed to press my comfort zone a little ... did an almost 700mi solo ride ... the day started sucky ... the dealership was s'posed to check my bike out the weekend b4 and install my saddlebags, but was in there that a.m. to finally get it done ... Hubs wasn't too thrilled about my ride, but I'd done it solo on four wheels for, let's say ... a number of years. Knew all the "right" stopping spots, etc.
About seven hours later than I wanted, I hit the road. About four hours from home - dark - cold - in the mountains - in an almost cell phone no-go zone - I ran out of gas. Switched petcock but didn't go ten miles and I was toast. (Had some serious fuel system issues that dropped my mpg to about 24mpg from 48!! Way ticked at myself I didn't pick up on that earlier!) On Interstate near 81/77 interchange. 13 mi from next gas exit. Not at all cool.
Dealt w/ it - LE & M/A showed up after about 45 min. Not one person stopped to help - but I am really thankful they didn't! :eek: Hubby freaked a little (a LOT!). He's not keen on me "pressing my comfort zone" much. He says it either costs him money or sleep.
Me and my wifes position was once we started having children she no longer rode with me. Why? Simple...if both of us get killed who watchs the kids. Sure we took short hops into town for dinner and casual stuff like that but no more multi day away rides until like now, as the kids are grown and have children of there own...its our turn again!!!
We looked into her getting her own bike but she is only 5'1/2 tall and she just really does not have the personality for riding a motorcycle. As well she is 1 part keen on it and 2 parts not so much. She likes sitting on the back taking pictures and digging the scenery and sun. She was a real trooper on this recent ride to California. And believe me I helped her in every way possible. She went to the MSF course and attended one of those HD garage parties for female riders.
badinfluence63
10-11-2010, 09:22 AM
Dude I can't believe you posted this. I'm glad I don't live near you because the fire could spread. You are nuts. LOL
As voilatile a question as it appears it is a legitimate question. It can as well be answered in a number of different ways depending on peoples perspective.
Our concerns were both getting hurt or killed who would watch the kids.
When confronted with that concern early on ourselves we opted to keep it simple and take wife out of riding equasion for now and she was okay with that and understood the reasons why. She would still participate with me and we as a family but she would drive the car with kids in tow. We as a family have been to Myrtle Beach drags,Laconia, HD Rendezvous, Keene swap meet and many others.
I considered that having our cake and eating it too.
kat569
10-11-2010, 10:20 AM
ha ha no kidding. we both work, we have no kids (unless all the dogs & cats count) and he is just as capable of cleaning & cooking. in fact he's a darn good cook.
Four kids ranging from 18MO up to 14YO. Jim actually does most of the laundry and he's also a darn good cook. Both of us are, though it seems that I enjoy cooking more... LOL
Our concerns were both getting hurt or killed who would watch the kids.
Dunno about that, bi63 ... personally, I wouldn't've started riding w. small kids (responsibility and mommy-itis) ... and for me, (a 5'1" shortie) riding passenger for XX yrs reinforced the mentality/attitude that I could never be in the front seat (I could "never" do that!) ... plus the fact that everyone growing up & as a young adult constantly told me "you can't do that" (except my Hubby) ...
It was only when I took the class, got the bike, learned to ride, and a few miles down the road that I could honestly say, "yes, I can do this, and yes, this is what I want to do."
More fatalities happen just a few miles from home, so the distance thing isn't a big red flag to me. Being stupid and not being 100% prepared is.
badinfluence63
10-11-2010, 11:20 AM
Dunno about that, bi63 ... personally, I wouldn't've started riding w. small kids (responsibility and mommy-itis) ... and for me, (a 5'1" shortie) riding passenger for XX yrs reinforced the mentality/attitude that I could never be in the front seat (I could "never" do that!) ... plus the fact that everyone growing up & as a young adult constantly told me "you can't do that" (except my Hubby) ...
It was only when I took the class, got the bike, learned to ride, and a few miles down the road that I could honestly say, "yes, I can do this, and yes, this is what I want to do."
More fatalities happen just a few miles from home, so the distance thing isn't a big red flag to me. Being stupid and not being 100% prepared is.
For us it was a matter of taking that issue(getting hurt or killed) out of the equasion for now as much as humanly possible, given happenstance and all that.
To each there own and what they can live with.
still respect that - like I said, riding wasn't an option (my personal decision) when the kids were little ... everyone has to mitigate their own risk ... (Hubby didn't even ride to work when the kids were little - greater chance of an accident on that route than a big trip.)
badinfluence63
10-11-2010, 12:22 PM
still respect that - like I said, riding wasn't an option (my personal decision) when the kids were little ... everyone has to mitigate their own risk ... (Hubby didn't even ride to work when the kids were little - greater chance of an accident on that route than a big trip.)
I always and to this day when ever possible try to include my family. Here is my grandson with grammy in the S/C bike. Again he travels in the truck in his car seat until we get where we are going and we toodle around town,slow speeds and the campground area too,
http://i54.tinypic.com/33u5o5k.jpg
kinda mentally deferring to your original post, tho ... :rolleyes:
cute pix - kids do love bikes. for me, family comes above all - and sometimes needing to escape family for a little bit makes it so much better for us all. and they get it.
badinfluence63
10-11-2010, 01:57 PM
kinda mentally deferring to your original post, tho ... :rolleyes:
cute pix - kids do love bikes. for me, family comes above all - and sometimes needing to escape family for a little bit makes it so much better for us all. and they get it.
To each there own.
I did all the stay at home mommy stuff, my child turned out great, and I am happy! Now it is my time to have fun! Cie, not a good thing at all to be stranded by yourself!!!:frown:
Be careful out there!:wink:
Dittos, dittos and thanks ... hey, I think you're riding my Li'l Man - but where is that gorgeous covered bridge - he didn't tell me about that! ;)
I do love my v * - what year is yours?
tymaboy
10-11-2010, 05:26 PM
Just got my bike this yr. My DS will be 18 soon. I think my family can handle me being gone for a few hours. Actuelly DS just told me I should go for a ride tonite - Wonder what kind of no good he is up to?
4Raven
10-11-2010, 09:05 PM
As voilatile a question as it appears it is a legitimate question. It can as well be answered in a number of different ways depending on peoples perspective.
Our concerns were both getting hurt or killed who would watch the kids.
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Yep it is ....I was just jokin'.....I would never have considered it at all for either party with children...I still sort of look at people who do ride with little ones at home...thinking "what are thinkin???" But it is all choices we make!
Dittos, dittos and thanks ... hey, I think you're riding my Li'l Man - but where is that gorgeous covered bridge - he didn't tell me about that! ;)
I do love my v * - what year is yours?
That is because he cheated on you!!!!:coffeescreen:
I just saw your pic of your bike with the flat and said the same thing...hey that looks like my bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
Um...Oh I have to check my route again..but it was still in Ohio...near PA border....
I have a 2007...Classic
mine's '07, too ... must be twins ... uh ... what about a vin check to see how close they are??
and you guys on the kids thing - we were riding this summer and this guy on an older black v * had a little girl on the back. He had black leather boots, b/l pants, b/l jacket, b/l gloves, black helmet - the whole nine. Little girl might've been 45#, maybe 7, spindly little legs and arms, pink windbreaker, helmet 2 sizes too big, pink jelly crocs, pink knit leggin pants ... he was pulling out so hard she was getting thrown all over ... I finally caught up to him and had my kids talk to her, show her their cool gear (sowing the seed of proper gear) while Hubby and I told him about the great prices here and there and there for kids gear (specially Fox Racing). (Had seen him & his son before, so it wasn't too awkward.)
Guy was a total jerk - "she didn't need it" and he "didn't want to waste money on something she'd grow out of!" I liked to freaked! OMG! She wouldn't survive this idiot! It was his granddaughter and her dad was a moron letting his dad ride her around like that! I have been determined to get up in his bid-ness anytime I see him w/ her.
Freaks me anytime I see a kid (or young girl/teen/lady) that obviously has no clue about the dangers ... if I get a chance to talk to 'em, I do. Mostly I just say a prayer.
(serious mommy-itis :o)
4Raven
10-11-2010, 09:35 PM
mine's '07, too ... must be twins ... uh ... what about a vin check to see how close they are??
and you guys on the kids thing - we were riding this summer and this guy on an older black v * had a little girl on the back. He had black leather boots, b/l pants, b/l jacket, b/l gloves, black helmet - the whole nine. Little girl might've been 45#, maybe 7, spindly little legs and arms, pink windbreaker, helmet 2 sizes too big, pink jelly crocs, pink knit leggin pants ... he was pulling out so hard she was getting thrown all over ... I finally caught up to him and had my kids talk to her, show her their cool gear (sowing the seed of proper gear) while Hubby and I told him about the great prices here and there and there for kids gear (specially Fox Racing). (Had seen him & his son before, so it wasn't too awkward.)
Guy was a total jerk - "she didn't need it" and he "didn't want to waste money on something she'd grow out of!" I liked to freaked! OMG! She wouldn't survive this idiot! It was his granddaughter and her dad was a moron letting his dad ride her around like that! I have been determined to get up in his bid-ness anytime I see him w/ her.
Freaks me anytime I see a kid (or young girl/teen/lady) that obviously has no clue about the dangers ... if I get a chance to talk to 'em, I do. Mostly I just say a prayer.
(serious mommy-itis :o)
Who is your baby's daddy...maybe the same as mine:coffeescreen:
Oh and I would be callin 911 on that dude...if I saw that little girl like that on the back....apparently he has never had skin graphs or even thought about a head injury that would if not take her life...would allow her to remain in a nursing home for the rest of her life...what an ahole!!!:mad:
he he ... would be funny if they were close (3777) .. or maybe mine's older than yours ...
will do the next time I see them - I guess I was too jaw-struck (jaw gaping, stuck in my f/f helmet) to think.
badinfluence63
10-12-2010, 07:04 PM
[4Raven;748963]Yep it is ....I was just jokin'.....I would never have considered it at all for either party with children...I still sort of look at people who do ride with little ones at home...thinking "what are thinkin???" But it is all choices we make!
As much as I wanted to run run run when I was younger and had my motorcycle there were things that the kids demands/responsibilities trumped.
I suppose the wake up call was when I was in jail for the weekend, 2 kids and I surely was not where I should have been and definately doing things I should not have been. I'm Polish and hard headed, it sux to learn things the hard way.
I've been blessed and have been able, with pretty good success,to have kept my motorcycles and my family for over 30 years. Getting grand kids into the spirit of things.
CookinBeans
10-13-2010, 12:34 PM
This following you home stuff bothers me. When someone is following me too closely, I pull over to let them pass- but that tactic doesn't sound like it would work. Do you just deal with terror?
My guy has ridden throughout the kids growing up, me 2up then, the kids 2up (one at a time) when they were big enough to fit quality helmets. He'd take a nice little loop around the neighborhood - about all they wanted.
They're big now and we're raising soon to be riders ... EEEKKK ... I think that scares me more than anything! (They've even ridden 2up in a parade and some longer sightseeing trips - I think that's pretty cool that at their age they still want to hang around us.)
I feel like you just gotta let God take care of the worry about stuff, make sure you pick great God-parents, get all your stuff lined up for the what ifs, keep prayed up, and ride using all your wits and awareness.
The following thing is creepy beyond creepy and I would definitely have someone do a reverse follow to figure out who this creep is, or call 911.
badinfluence63
10-13-2010, 06:34 PM
I'd say a permit to carry concealed is in order?
dittos, and training, and practice, practice, practice.
4Raven
10-13-2010, 08:35 PM
I once had a guy follow me, at first I thought it was my bf...then I got up to the top of the driveway and turned around ...long enough to realize it wasn't him...I went onto my garage, door was already up...he turned around in the middle of the driveway.
Another time a truck with two guys in it...followed me ...I pulled into a parking lot...they pulled in behind me....I turned around and left...they left behind me....I pulled into a local business...where a guy and girl were talking sitting on bikes...and asked them if I could just hang out there a little while waiting for this truck to go away....
Like I said it happens more at home then anywhere else...
Yes the permit is going to be very soon with a belly belt and small caliber handgun...
Firecracker
10-13-2010, 11:08 PM
Have you fired any of the models you are looking at? I would buy a bike I haven't ridden before I'd buy a gun I haven't fired. Fire guns you AREN'T looking at, also, to give yourself a frame of reference. I originally planned to go small but I am so glad my friends convinced me to look at other guns. I fell in love with a .40 Sig Sauer that I have carried for 10 years now.
4Raven
10-14-2010, 05:53 AM
Actually I like the P232 Sig ....I already have a 9mm ...just want something small....
katina
10-14-2010, 09:16 AM
I'm concerned for people around me. They all stare with their heads cranked and tongues rolling half out of their heads and it's only a matter of time before one of them gets into an accident :tongue:
not to be a downer on the carry and riding, but we lost a friend/co-worker to a shoot down by punks as he was on his way home from work ...
concealed carry must be where you can access it WHILE RIDING ... if you come off the bike, are you gonna have time to dig it out of your tank bag? if you are able to get free and clear, why stop? if you do stop, are you gonna be able to get yourself set up? will you have time to call 911, too?
need to be ready while you are still in the seat, and you really need to be looking at all the other alternatives (evade, escape) as well. practice at the range from a comfortable chair behind a table is not the same as trying to get your bike off the road (w/o dropping it) and taking cover. Best defense: time and space. Alternative: ambidextrous draw and practice.
4Raven
10-14-2010, 04:30 PM
I'm concerned for people around me. They all stare with their heads cranked and tongues rolling half out of their heads and it's only a matter of time before one of them gets into an accident :tongue:
On my trip to NC...I am thinking that when that guy who left the NB lane of 77 and came across the to the SB lanes....was probably looking towards me...that is where his car went ...fortunately I was far enough away he missed me....but who knows...that does cross my mind...but I am fully dressed...what is to stare at??? Not like I am one of those...you know...wearing a thong!!!:D
not to be a downer on the carry and riding, but we lost a friend/co-worker to a shoot down by punks as he was on his way home from work ...
concealed carry must be where you can access it WHILE RIDING ... if you come off the bike, are you gonna have time to dig it out of your tank bag? if you are able to get free and clear, why stop? if you do stop, are you gonna be able to get yourself set up? will you have time to call 911, too?
need to be ready while you are still in the seat, and you really need to be looking at all the other alternatives (evade, escape) as well. practice at the range from a comfortable chair behind a table is not the same as trying to get your bike off the road (w/o dropping it) and taking cover. Best defense: time and space. Alternative: ambidextrous draw and practice.
Belly belt....is the way to go.....and always look for an escape route!!!!
CookinBeans
10-14-2010, 05:21 PM
What belly?
Seriously, though, do you wear that inside or outside your jacket?
Original Indians used to come with the shifter on the right and the gas/throttle on the left so the rider (cop) could control speed while shooting.
Unless you're trained that way, it's mighty hard to get used to.
4Raven
10-14-2010, 05:29 PM
:D I do have a belly..... hopefully I won't have to actually shoot while I am riding.....I am thinking more like when I pull off at a stop for gas at night or to use a rest area restroom....or if I have a break down on the side of the road....the smaller gun fits in the belt really nice so you can't even tell you have one on and after about 15 mins you forget you are wearing it...;)
Daddy always said, "don't point it if you aren't intending to shoot it!"
Bellyband (Galco) doesn't work unless the shirt or jacket is loose enough to access ... too much unzipping, untucking for me when riding.
No choice of how & when things'll go bad. just like carrying in a purse - how's that gonna work in the cage floor, or after the perp grabs it?
CB - i've only gotten in a situation once when riding that started going south, and my best defense was really knowing the area and finding a series of alternate, fast routes to evade ... and letting LE do its thing.
badinfluence63
10-14-2010, 07:40 PM
Best defense is get a boyfriend and go riding with him...problem solved. Women generally have unfortunately been victims and predatory targets for azzhats for generations and I don't see that going away.
I'd offer my services but I'm married and I'm not that good of a catch, plus I am old fashion, Archie Bunker like too.:o
Fiddler
10-14-2010, 07:47 PM
My husband doesn't ride and might take issue with me getting a boyfriend. Seems to complicate things. Guess he's old fashioned too.
me, too, Fiddler ... and I can out shoot him anyway ... :icon_cool:
badinfluence63
10-14-2010, 10:56 PM
My husband doesn't ride and might take issue with me getting a boyfriend. Seems to complicate things. Guess he's old fashioned too.
Oops thought the OP was single, my bad.
jerry786
03-27-2013, 01:13 PM
i share the same concern with badinfluence, lolz
distantThunder
03-28-2013, 01:00 AM
"Ya know, I just want to go for a ride - am I to be considered prey?"
NO.
You're considered to be the Predator.
Take one of your cute leather riding boots and slam the toe into the door of their car. If possible, leave a footprint and a dent. You do want them to have a lasting memory, doncha' ?? Hahahaha! I'm serious - lay down the law with these creeps and they'll leave you alone.
SAFETY TIP.
Pull up your bike to a STOP beside their car - before you kick the door panel in. Don't do it while moving. You wont look cool if you kick a** while you're tipping over :-)
GEAR TIP
I can recommend some tougher riding boots if you need to move up in fashion :-)
dT
Saavik
04-21-2013, 04:06 AM
On Interstate near 81/77 interchange.
Southwestern Virginia by any chance?
Team Elkhorn
04-21-2013, 10:53 AM
I'd say a permit to carry concealed is in order?
There is no mistaking my wife is a woman while shes riding, if you know what I mean.:thumbsup: Unfortunately my wife stopped riding by herself after a few uncomfortable incidences. But knowing my wife and her temper, theres no doubt in my mind that if she was carrying back then there would be at least, three less creepy pos roaming our planet today.
4Raven
04-21-2013, 03:56 PM
I have a temper too...but would never think of using my carry to make a threat....but I might take out a nice big bag out of my saddlebag and shake it out....LOL:coffeescreen:
Saavik
04-21-2013, 04:04 PM
I have a temper too...but would never think of using my carry to make a threat....but I might take out a nice big bag out of my saddlebag and shake it out....LOL:coffeescreen:
I don't even own a gun and if I did, I doubt I would be so cavalier about pointing it at people, let alone shoot someone. What is the saying, point at whatever you intend to shoot? If that is the case, I can not logically own a gun, I would never kill someone.
4Raven
04-21-2013, 04:34 PM
There is nothing "cavalier" about it....Guess you have never been in a situation where you thought you might not live through it...lucky you!
Saavik
04-21-2013, 04:43 PM
There is nothing "cavalier" about it....Guess you have never been in a situation where you thought you might not live through it...lucky you!
I have been in very bad situations before, I just never thought shooting someone was or is a viable option. But that's just me, maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm right. Just look out for the rider in purple and black and don't hit me by mistake please. :tongue:
4Raven
04-21-2013, 04:53 PM
Very little chance in hitting anything but what I am aiming at....:D
Saavik
04-21-2013, 04:57 PM
Very little chance in hitting anything but what I am aiming at....:D
I really hope so! :tongue:
Team Elkhorn
04-21-2013, 05:21 PM
Two creepy guys with a pickup in front and another in a car behind my wife followed her for miles while she was riding home from work one night. Then they tried cornering and running her off a lonely stretch of road. Who knows what they were after. She had recently got her motorcycle and was in no position to try to out maneuver them to get away. Luckily a few cars came into site and spooked the cowards and they took off. It could have easily ended differently. My wife wouldn't ride for a long time after that, with or without me. She grew up around guns. Her father and uncles taught her to safely handle guns since she was very young. Shes quite a shot too.:thumbsup: Again if she was carrying, and no one drove by, it could have ended differently. By the way, now that its legal, she carries. Even I feel safer riding with her.:wink:
Saavik
04-21-2013, 06:02 PM
Two creepy guys with a pickup in front and another in a car behind my wife followed her for miles while she was riding home from work one night. Then they tried cornering and running her off a lonely stretch of road. Who knows what they were after. She had recently got her motorcycle and was in no position to try to out maneuver them to get away. Luckily a few cars came into site and spooked the cowards and they took off. It could have easily ended differently. My wife wouldn't ride for a long time after that, with or without me. She grew up around guns. Her father and uncles taught her to safely handle guns since she was very young. Shes quite a shot too.:thumbsup: Again if she was carrying, and no one drove by, it could have ended differently. By the way, now that its legal, she carries. Even I feel safer riding with her.:wink:
Perhaps an airsoft pistol would suffice to scare off would be criminals, at least until they called your bluff I guess. I have shot guns before, but me personally, I won't shoot someone, maybe there is a point I could, but who knows.
4Raven
04-21-2013, 07:20 PM
Two creepy guys with a pickup in front and another in a car behind my wife followed her for miles while she was riding home from work one night. Then they tried cornering and running her off a lonely stretch of road. Who knows what they were after. She had recently got her motorcycle and was in no position to try to out maneuver them to get away. Luckily a few cars came into site and spooked the cowards and they took off. It could have easily ended differently. My wife wouldn't ride for a long time after that, with or without me. She grew up around guns. Her father and uncles taught her to safely handle guns since she was very young. Shes quite a shot too.:thumbsup: Again if she was carrying, and no one drove by, it could have ended differently. By the way, now that its legal, she carries. Even I feel safer riding with her.:wink:
It has only happened once, that I was followed (with another friend) out into a desolate area....I would not ever hesitate to defend myself! Good for your wife also!!!:thumbsup:
distantThunder
05-07-2013, 11:49 PM
" If that is the case, I can not logically own a gun, I would never kill someone."
then I recommend you don't carry the weapon - not even an airsoft. in a real situation the person who was confronting you would recognize your doubt or hesitation and would take that as a weakness. it would invite trouble.
a better strategy is to ride with a friend or a small group - people you know and trust. and if you're in a place that looks sketchy - leave early.
good luck,
dT
Saavik
05-08-2013, 12:34 AM
" If that is the case, I can not logically own a gun, I would never kill someone."
then I recommend you don't carry the weapon - not even an airsoft. in a real situation the person who was confronting you would recognize your doubt or hesitation and would take that as a weakness. it would invite trouble.
a better strategy is to ride with a friend or a small group - people you know and trust. and if you're in a place that looks sketchy - leave early.
good luck,
dT
I don't know anyone who rides, I asked on the forum for anyone in my area, but nobody replied, so I guess my only option is to ride alone and hope for the best. I never worry about that stuff happening, but I am still watchful for anything odd that happens to stand out.
distantThunder
05-08-2013, 09:47 AM
saavik ... sometimes it can be hard to find similar riders - people who have the same style of riding as yourself. what really happens is that when you get out there and do some rides ... you will eventually meet the right people. one good way to do this is to plan some rides to major "social spots" for motorcycles. there are generally a few places where large groups of riders tend to congregate on weekends. so try out a ride where you just go over to one of these places to have some breakfast, and then talk to people when the opportunity opens up. but give yourself time.
I've ridden a lot of places in the Southwest. i'm the kind of person that generally doesn't get too intimidated by many things. but still - I can recognize a sketchy place. off hand, I can't think of any time where I have been directly threatened while I've been out on my bike. unless you go to bad places at night, where there are real criminals and outlaw bikers, the chances of you having something really bad happen are slim. I'm not even saying that all 1% riders are bad - because they aren't. It's a mixture in those places, just like anything else.
the best reason for having a reliable "riding buddy" is that it helps a lot to have someone around if your bike breaks down, or you just have a bad day and go down on the asphalt. those really reliable buddies are hard to find, and often they become "friends for life". just give it time.
good luck,
dT
2Remarkable
05-12-2013, 07:41 PM
always ride wit a buddy
CBee450D
05-23-2013, 09:06 AM
Assuming that was sarcasm Ward Cleaver.
CBee450D
05-23-2013, 09:17 AM
Referencing cookin' cleanin' and child mindin' comment back a bit. Jokes aside ride assured, sit tall and wear gender-non specific gear. I live in rural Canada, the pot holes or a wayward moose will kill you here.
jag13
05-27-2013, 10:43 PM
There's always the chance of a rock, bee, or other large bug could hit you in the chest and damage your implant. It's a health risk, and could cost as much to replace as the bike. Depending on how nice the bike is and the implants are.
CBee450D
05-28-2013, 08:30 AM
There's always the chance of a rock, bee, or other large bug could hit you in the chest and damage your implant. It's a health risk, and could cost as much to replace as the bike. Depending on how nice the bike is and the implants are.
We don't ride with our implants out here in Nova Scotia. Still long john weather and balaclavas. Even our leather brassieres are down fill. :thumbsup:
jag13
05-28-2013, 09:01 AM
I hope you're saying that when it warms up you will be riding with them out! Remember ducks are covered in down, but can still be killed with a rock from a slingshot. Long johns and a feather filled bra, though warm, and possibly sexy, won't offer much protection.
CBee450D
05-28-2013, 09:17 AM
I hope you're saying that when it warms up you will be riding with them out! Remember ducks are covered in down, but can still be killed with a rock from a slingshot. Long johns and a feather filled bra, though warm, and possibly sexy, won't offer much protection.
I ride classic and sport bikes. No nothing hangs out, full armour top and bottom. The only shooting I would do would be with a camera. Smart Canadians ride with the road conditions and weather in mind. I don't take my fashion cues from the Harley pillion set. I ride in Belstaff and BMW wear, a fringe free zone. MEOW!!
Blaine
05-30-2013, 03:49 PM
My sister rides, and rides frequently and anywhere she wishes to. I don’t worry about her one bit more than anyone else. She knows how to take care of herself and uses good common sense, well for a woman that is. She is also one of the most competent riders I know. She can handle a Goldwing like it was a Rebel.
She had to work for a living because she is a terrible cook.
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