After being married for three weeks, my husband crashed his Honda 919 motorcycle (no cars involved) and was in the hospital for three days. He sold all the parts on ebay and now wants a new one. Do I let him? ( I saw the accident, I was filming and am still scared to death to even watch the film)
2006-07-09 13:03:47 · 18 answers · asked by starryhalo22 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I ride a Harley and hit an oil slick and my bike flipped and landed on my chest. Even wearing a helmet and jacket I ended up with a broken shoulder, rotator cuff muscle torn completely off the bone and messed up 11 disk in my back. Do I still ride ? HELL YES !! For me it is a way of life. My mother and daughter were worried when I started riding again but they know they can't stop me because I love it. If your husband wants to ride then he will. Like some of the others have said..He is an adult and if you try and force him not to ride he will resent it like hell. A safety course is a great idea. I still take one every 4 years because I get an insurance discount and I have been riding for 30 years. Take the course with him and it might make you feel better. My daughter is 9 and has taken it with me and rides with me and now wants a dirt bike of her own. GOOD LUCK
2006-07-09 14:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have a right to be concerned, but as a rider myself I think the decision has to be his. Accidents happen, if he has not been spooked by the crash and wants to continue riding, so be it. Just make sure he wears the proper protection: Helmet, Jacket (leather protects the best), gloves and boots. I would also suggest that he take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course! GL!
2006-07-09 13:22:11 · answer #2 · answered by kc2nkl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he wants to replace the motorcycle, and you folks can afford to do so, you have two choices. One is to accept the fact that he still wants a motorcycle, and he is an adult. The second choice is to try to control him. You may be able to convince him not to get a bike, but he will resent you for that until the day he dies.
You are not his mother, you are his wife. The fact that he is married does not mean that he has to give up everything.
2006-07-09 13:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 - simple miscalculation ( speed/ banking too low/too hard pressing of brake levers/wet surface etc) 2 - bike size may be too much for rider to handle ( some bungholes buy 1200cc bikes too soon when a 600cc sportbike is recommended thus the problem of handling follo ws) 3 - mere distractions ( a babes mini skirt suddenly flashes in turbulence/ a babe crosses the street and drops her bag and bends to pick it up until.....or a twister goes wild right down the asphalt! ) 4- rider's sudden impromptu decisions ( " I was suppose to brake but pressed the wrong lever...I was deciding whether to have a cup of coffee or pay my %$#& bills!!!.....I was to turn left when this cyclist burst out of the intersection...." etc.) 5 - Worn out rider ( 700 miles and no sign of a gas station....illusions of grandeur) Gas almost on EMPTY and got to meet some of my chums but HELL....I should take the scooter! ALL THAT---- Optional reason - insurance payoff last day of bike so I let it slam the concrete!!! Hey---who knows.....
2016-03-26 23:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him take a motorcycle safety course.
It won't prevent ALL situations, but it might make YOU feel a bit better that he's as prepared as he's ever going to be. I know someone who lost a leg due to a motorcycle accident (not his fault), so I am a wreck now with anyone I know (and even don't know) on them. I send anyone I see on a bike a silent thought of safety now. And I pay extra attention if anyone is around on a motorcycle.
2006-07-09 13:07:18 · answer #5 · answered by lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he hasn't already done so, HIGHLY recommend that he take a safety course. Even if he already knows how to ride, it would still be very helpful. And if his confidence has been shaken - which it doesn't sound like it has, but... - that will help him get back in the saddle.
If he did take the beginner's course already, he could consider an advanced rider's course. Same principles apply.
Doing this could make BOTH of you feel better about him getting back on.
2006-07-10 02:00:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he wants to get a new bike he should get one. I have had 2 crashes and my wife has been really understanding in that riding makes me happy, and happiness is something that shouldn't be taken away. I'm sure hes going to be real careful now. He needs to get back on the iron horse.
2006-07-09 15:40:36 · answer #7 · answered by Motorpsycho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you think you're his momma? He's gonna do what ever he wants. You can only make him happy about his decision or miseable. If he loves riding the damn things; he'll want another one. What can you do? You can't live his life for him; you can only share it. Tell him how scared it makes you and find out how much he values your sanity.
2006-07-09 13:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by Kara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can really allow it or not. I would express your concerns and maybe suggest a motorcycle course and then allow him to make the decision.
2006-07-09 13:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by Auroara2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
""Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba.... " -- Hunter S. Thompson
2006-07-09 15:08:19 · answer #10 · answered by Beavis Christ AM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋