My boyfriend wants another motorcycle, but I have had 3 friends?

Question

die on one and one old b/f in the nursing home cause of an acc. on one how should I feel about this?

Answer 1

let him get it, but make him go to a course. The first thing they'll make him do is lay it down. Once he's got that out of the way, they'll teach him how to ride like a professional. He'll become a much better rider after that.

Answer 2

I've been riding motorcycles since 1972 and I'm not all messed up. Many people ride for entire life without any serious injuries. That doesn't mean motorcycles aren't dangerous. It is a fact that a careful rider can have alot of fun and be safe. But if he rides like a crazy man, do your best to deter him.

Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Harley make some great bikes. Tell him to steer clear of Suzuki. My brother and I bought 2 new bikes for a summer vacation. His 1200 Bandit leaked gas and ruined the motor before it got 2000 miles. We asked Suzuki to replace the motor so we could go on vacation.

It took 2 months to get a rep, then he said it’s to expensive and would cost $3000. After 4 months and the vacation gone they got the motor rebuilt at a their cost of $3700. The dealer wanted to replace the motor but Suzuki Rep squashed that.

The gas stained cases and burnt exhaust pipes were not replaced. The bike got nicked and scratched all over from being apart for 6 months. The rep rode it and looked at it, then said it’ good as new. It ran like crap and looked worse.

We called Japan, and even wrote the US CEO all for nothing. We spent $15,000 for the bikes to get ripped off by Suzuki. We spent our vacation hassling with Suzuki, and not one person there gave a damn!

Beware Suzuki’s warranty is not worth the paper it’s on! Buy one of their lemons, get shafted, we did!

I’m a 30 yr garage vet and I know when a rep and a manufacturer have ripped off a customer. This one stinks to high heaven! RUN from buying any Suzuki!

Answer 3

People have car accidents every day and are killed or injured, do you still ride in or drive a car?

Yes, motorcycles are more dangerous than cars (and often because of cars) but if it's what he wants, he has the skill to ride it, and is a safe rider, then support him if you can.

As a 'professional passenger' and a new motorcycle owner myself, I understand the appeal of riding even though I'm also aware of the risk. It's simply something we who ride accept.

Answer 4

I understand your concern. I was a biker for 30+ yrs, but two yrs ago I sold my last bike & got a convertible instead. I have seen too many injuries and close calls. Off-road riding is alot of fun, but it's illegal in most places now.
If he cares alot about you, he'll consder your views on the subject.

Answer 5

how should you feel? I cant tell you. However, you need to evaluate what the guy means to you and what the relationship means to you - not as others will say, he should do. If you value your relationship, you will allow him the freedom to make his own choices....making him choose between you and the bike is at the height of immaturity.

Answer 6

When I first tell someone that I ride a bike, they either react with a "that's so cool!" or "bikes scare me, my so-and-so died on one." Whichever reaction I get won't change my desire to ride.

What you can do is share your worries about your BF getting injured or killed with him. It won't change his desire to ride, but it may make him think twice about what's most important to him.

Don't give him an ultimatum.

Answer 7

you have your own opinion about it. i would express your concern, but he is obviously an adult, so the decision is up to him. stick to your guns if it becomes a discussion (you shouldn't change your opinion unless you are proven wrong).