Awesome! Congrats to your wife on her new ride and to you for your new riding partner and family!!! That's an amazing way to keep the family together and share experiences you couldn't get in a car!
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Bought a trike for the wife
After wrangling around with the idea for several months, my wife painstakingly researched, then came to me with the idea that she wanted a Can Am Spyder RT. First off, you could've blown me over with a feather, because she NEVER liked the idea of motorcycles. I've owned one for nearly our entire 20 years of marriage, and she only rode with me once...until I bought my Tri Glide...then she would ride with me any time we could get a baby sitter. Which wasn't very often since both of our children are special needs. One especially so, and very few people are willing to tackle the responsibility, and the ones that are willing cost DEAR.
Back to being blown over like a feather...she came to me with the idea and seemed afraid because the one she picked was so expensive. I told her we would go with the RT Limited, which was the most expensive roadster Can Am sold. I wanted her to be happy with the purchase, because I wanted her to ride...and ride...and ride.
Well, after a couple of months we finally bought one. She got her motorcycle permit the day before we purchased (on her first try I might add). She hadn't ridden any type of motorcycle her whole life, except a scooter about 30 years before. She jumped right on the Spyder and rode it the whole 20 miles home after the papers were signed. I was SO proud!!
Skip ahead about one month, and on Thursday of last week, she went for the drivers license portion of her test, and AGAIN passed her first time out!! I jumped for joy, because she could now take riders. That evening, we all went out for the first time as a family. She took our oldest daughter, who is special needs, but has no physical problems, and I took our youngest, who has severe epilepsy. We've got my trike rigged so that she is trapped into the passenger seat by armrests and my driver's backrest.
We took a 20 mile ride to my mom and dad's house to show them Michele's new bike. They loved it. We then decided to take the curvy back roads in a roundabout way home. This was about a 30 mile ride which ended at a Mexican restaurant a couple of miles from the house.
I'm just SO SO happy that we can ride together as a family any time we want to now!! The last time I was this happy with any purchase was when we bought our camper.
Here is a picture of all of us at my mom and dad's. Dad was kind enough to take the pic.
Present ride--2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Altitude
Past rides…2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport...2015 TriGlide...2009 Night Train...2008 Yamaha royal star tour deluxe...2006 Yamaha Vstar 1300...2005 Yamaha majesty...2003 Honda reflex...1991 Kawasaki 454 ltd...1985 Honda Rebel...1984 Honda Elite
Awesome! Congrats to your wife on her new ride and to you for your new riding partner and family!!! That's an amazing way to keep the family together and share experiences you couldn't get in a car!
Thanks! There are several nice day trips we can take that are within a couple of hours of our home. Can't wait to get to take some of them.Originally Posted by Cainam
Present ride--2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Altitude
Past rides…2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport...2015 TriGlide...2009 Night Train...2008 Yamaha royal star tour deluxe...2006 Yamaha Vstar 1300...2005 Yamaha majesty...2003 Honda reflex...1991 Kawasaki 454 ltd...1985 Honda Rebel...1984 Honda Elite
Congratulations!!That's awesome
"No matter what you ride, give respect to get respect"
2016 Billet Silver/Black Tri Glide
Fantastic! That it awesome!
Sunman
That is just GREAT!!! Doing things as a family is soooooo rewarding.
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
God bless all of you. Simply put it just don't get better than that.! ride safely FredAfter wrangling around with the idea for several months, my wife painstakingly researched, then came to me with the idea that she wanted a Can Am Spyder RT. First off, you could've blown me over with a feather, because she NEVER liked the idea of motorcycles. I've owned one for nearly our entire 20 years of marriage, and she only rode with me once...until I bought my Tri Glide...then she would ride with me any time we could get a baby sitter. Which wasn't very often since both of our children are special needs. One especially so, and very few people are willing to tackle the responsibility, and the ones that are willing cost DEAR.
Back to being blown over like a feather...she came to me with the idea and seemed afraid because the one she picked was so expensive. I told her we would go with the RT Limited, which was the most expensive roadster Can Am sold. I wanted her to be happy with the purchase, because I wanted her to ride...and ride...and ride.
Well, after a couple of months we finally bought one. She got her motorcycle permit the day before we purchased (on her first try I might add). She hadn't ridden any type of motorcycle her whole life, except a scooter about 30 years before. She jumped right on the Spyder and rode it the whole 20 miles home after the papers were signed. I was SO proud!!
Skip ahead about one month, and on Thursday of last week, she went for the drivers license portion of her test, and AGAIN passed her first time out!! I jumped for joy, because she could now take riders. That evening, we all went out for the first time as a family. She took our oldest daughter, who is special needs, but has no physical problems, and I took our youngest, who has severe epilepsy. We've got my trike rigged so that she is trapped into the passenger seat by armrests and my driver's backrest.
We took a 20 mile ride to my mom and dad's house to show them Michele's new bike. They loved it. We then decided to take the curvy back roads in a roundabout way home. This was about a 30 mile ride which ended at a Mexican restaurant a couple of miles from the house.
I'm just SO SO happy that we can ride together as a family any time we want to now!! The last time I was this happy with any purchase was when we bought our camper.
Here is a picture of all of us at my mom and dad's. Dad was kind enough to take the pic.
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
What a great story, loved reading it. Good looking RT Roadster by the way, good on you for the purchase, something the entire family can enjoy.
I am so happy for you and your family. I am also impressed with your wife's determination to get her license quickly so your family can get out together.
Ride safe and have lots of fun.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
That is a great story. I can hear the joy and for sure see the joy on everyone's face. Keep on riding and keep on loving on that family. Jim
US Army Retired, Command Sergeant Major
No longer riding, memories, memories
Love it, love it, love it
Great story and picture. Best wishes. Every one - have fun and be safe!
"Only a biker knows why a dog sticks it's head out of a car window."
- - - '95 GL1500 / '12 MT Phoenix IRS - & - '87 GL1200 / TriKing - - -
Riding together as a Family , Is the best thing for the kids....Its a bond that can't be broken.....
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Congratulations,its great when the family spends time together.
Congrats to you and your family, so cool!! Let the memories begin!
It is what it is.
16 Tri Glide vivid black
Enjoy.
That is AWESOME Scott! Congratulations to you, your wife and kids! Ride safe and enjoy!!!
"I don't need a map. I still have a road in front of me!"
Thats Great
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If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
Now you just have to make room for the family pets
What a great story Scott, congrats to you and all the family, I wish you the best.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
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