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Option 4 adapt a set of rear passenger pegs from a new bike on the down tube in front of rear shock . might be a little work if she is worth it go for it ,! ??
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The bike will never deny you a "ride". It will never leave you or cheat on you. It is way less expensive to maintain. Most of the reasons I dont have nor NEED a girldfriend. Life is simple and quiet for me so why mess up a good thing.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Mount the passenger pegs at the top of the shock mounts....sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.Comment
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Mount some pegs to.... um... Hand her the keys to her car....Comment
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+1 on another bike. But, you are in Ontario, and the insurance is going to be a killer, isn't it?
Also, gift her a MSF course if she expresses an interest in riding.'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)Comment
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Nasty,
another bike would be the win/win solution, except for that Canadian insurance
Ignore all these other posters. I took my wife on a ride on our 1st date. She proved to be an excellent passenger, so it becomes an nice intimate time for both of us to ride together.
I can ride where I want and as fast as I choose. She gazes about from the back seat and just goes with the flow. She knows to always hang on, as emergencies or passing may arise. She's tall enough to look over my shoulder, so there are few surprises. She did ride her own bike (GPz) for a few years, but motherhood put an end to that.
Another thought, go a buddy who will swap bikes with you for a day? At least you could get in a test ride to see what sort of passenger she is before committing to buying another bike. Or, maybe rent one for a day.1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SESComment
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How about a picture of said girlfriend...then we decide which route to take?
No signature :(Comment
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Great advice.Originally posted by trevor View PostHow about a picture of said girlfriend...then we decide which route to take?Comment
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We are on the same page!Originally posted by Wingsconsin View Post2nd bike time..
Something big, smooth, comfy, with lots of storage for her stuff.
I have 2 bikes...
1) A Goldwing for L O N G rides and cruising 2 up...
2) A GS850 GL for ME time (I took off the passenger pegs too)
ps: Your bike looks great the way it is right now
We use our Valkyrie for long rides, cruising 2 up, etc.
I use my Suzukis to play (without a passenger nor passenger pegs).
2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer (it's gone)
1985 Suzuki Madura GV1200
2 X 1980 Suzuki GSX1100ETs (next projects)
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yep, 2 bikes while you are still in "girlfriend" mode and before she gets a vote.1983 GS 1100 ESD :DComment
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Forward pegs for you to use while she is saddle up.Current Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)Comment
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Yeah but I bet it sure does get old talking to the sock puppet every night.Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
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82 GS850
78 GS1000
04 HD Fatboy
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Better than listening to the endless, mindless dribble and lies that a woman tells.
Now then, If I could find one that was HONEST, TRUSTABLE, and not a total "C" then that would be a different story. But thats not likely to happen.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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get a set of early gixxer rear peg mounts , weld on some tabs, and they double as an exhaust mount. I have a set for my road kill bike, just haven't installed them yet. { if I do the wife will want to ride it with me. And road kill is for me , the 1000G is "ours"1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
“Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doingComment
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Hello Jack
I was trying to show my 16-year-old nephew some pics of the new V-Max on the computer a few years ago, explaining about 190 horsepower, etc., but he seemed to be more interested in looking at pictures of women.
I explained to him that if he had a bike like that, the women would flock to him, but he wanted to cut out the middleman (the bike).
Fortunately, he's matured somewhat and is now interested in motorcycles.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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