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I met my wife when i was 18 and and pointed out to her straight off that the bike is my thing, she understood from the start and we have enjoyed the bike together for many years riding both home and abroad, in fact the only time she's complained about me going out on the bike is because she's not going with me. I have however felt guilty going out on the bike and leaving her at home as i know how much she would like to be with me.

Helping my new best friend Bamboo dealing with treatment for her weak kidneys. These fotos were last night, today her owner brought her for treatment and I was licked all over my face after she spent half an hour on IV ? Weather is amazingly like a good day of spring today, I could well enjoy a nice ride in the afternoon but we are in council lockdown and since I have been enjoying myself, and are also not in my council of residence, I will not be greedy and just hang out with puppies.

Wife?

The darkness comes early these days, I like the atmosphere of the forest on the late afternoon dog walks. ?

I can go out by myself but I prefer looking in the mirror and seeing her there. If she pisses me off I can ride faster.

I do have one overbearing bitch to deal with though...... That's Luna......I rescued her in 2006......she's nearly 15 now. She was always with my eldest boy until he left in 2016, but over the last couple of years she's latched onto me! Obsessively! If I leave the house she gets separation anxiety......except if I go on the bike! Then she goes mental! She barks and howls at the door and goes out of her way to make life as difficult as possible for the wife. Presumably she holds her responsible for letting me go on the bike. Saturday and Sunday she's on pins......waiting for me to make the move. I've even resorted to trying to sneak out behind her back.....but I always get caught. If I do something to the bike on a weekday like cleaning it or something, she's there in the garage watching every move I make. And she won't settle down till I cover it again.

I don’t know of any of this, I spun my car twice while drifting in a wet Nordschleife with Maria on board, to a laugh and a “good on you for keeping it out of the grass”. We bought the 1150 specifically with the aim of touring together, later she was a little scared of riding her crf230 but was making a go at it offroad to get out without the risk of traffic. I know nothing of overbearing wives.

My wife has never complained about my bikes, she knows it's what keeps me ticking. One thing I've done though from day one is keep my bike finances seperate from our everyday expenses, that way there can be no complaining about what I'm buying, I call it my sausage fund. A few of my mates have a 'sausage fund' as well.

Could you send the misses over Pete, i need someone good with tools.

Soooooooo, thanks for clearing that up Motorcycle.com, seriously that said nothing and really, "when your wife will let you", grow a pair dude...?

Chef Pedro in the house

Sure i would, in between her getting me a beer, her taking out the garbage, and her working a second job the little lady could take care of Mum to boot.

Im wondering exactly what kind of power this thing is actually making and at what rpm, i might just say fuck it and throw on some lights on and see what ignites on fire. Fire is cool, i like fire. Its only about $20 in electrical parts so far no great loss.

I got back into bikes and then Mandi got one too. I've got four bikes at the mo and she's never said a word in anger. My youngest son however has sold his bike to Mandi, yes his misses did have something to do with it. Think she managed to remove his back bone during sex.

You will never manage to do that when I used to pack my clothes on any bag, motorcycle or not, Costa would pout and after a while ignore me while sulking. If I went to pet him before going away for the weekend he will growl and bite me

I've heard partners of friends talk about them going out on the bike like their having an affair the jealously is sickening i just don't understand it. I've also had friends who had to be home when their partner says so, i agree with you grow a pair or ditch the overpowering bitch LOL

Ramblings of the Grasshopper - Exploring on a Royal Enfield Himalayan You are invited to take a meandering ride with Bagheera and the Grasshopper along a beautiful coastal road on a sunny autumn afternoon. ? The Grasshopper will join you with the colour commentary as we adventure around the neighbour. A silly journey just for fun with parks, trees, old trucks, deer, misty roads and casual observations. ?

Nothing special, but took me all day. Lots of mud and leaves on the roads, mainly wet, so took it easy. Nice to get out but getting off the bike once home was a bit like the guy on the Kawasaki in Gumball Rally. Not cold at all, but joints seized up. I really should stop and stretch more often. Looks like frost but just wet. The rain got worse after this.

I've just arranged to go out trail riding tomorrow with a group from south wales TRF should be interesting considering the rain we've had

Following on from a point raised in one of the news articles HERE about wives/girlfriends trying to put the kybosh on husbands' motorcycling......I thought it was an interesting aspect to discuss! Neither of my wives were into bikes.....but here's the crucial thing: I met my first wife in 1973......I had a GT380 and I'd had bikes for two years. She knew what she was getting into. I met my second wife in 1982......I had a Z650 and I'd had bikes for eleven years. She knew what she was getting into. However, if guys are late starters having a midlife crisis at 50 then I can understand wives putting a kybosh on riding! Because the husbands introduced a different (and potentially dangerous) factor into their lives. I've never introduced any different factors! Bikes were there before them, and I suspect it's the same situation for most of you! So the wives knew what they were getting into! No good whining about it now.......and in my case I told them....."If you want your 15 minutes of fame there's a price to pay". You can't ride Space Mountain without buying a ticket! I remember my first wife saying......"If I find out you've been with another girl I'll put a hammer through the bike". So I got the fucking bike out first obviously! So.....what's your experiences of this?

Well, she can put herself on the list if she wants butt, im booked till 2023 tbh.

I figure, if i get this little AGM 12 volt battery. This 12volt coil. goes in like this: Add some wiring boom i have electrical power to play with!

HB wasn't anything to get excited about either.

I had HA and HC Vivas.......totally shite obviously!

Have you seen the new Vauxhall Viva, good job they didn't copy the old drawings.Not that the new ones very attractive.

Got money? Want new bike? Good time! Got no money? Bad time!

My dull mate has a really clean yellow one but doesn't deserve such a nice bike, he just cant look after it, all he does is polish it within an inch of its life and change the oil every 10 miles now why does that sound familiar

One of the best go-anywhere, do anything bikes ever built

Rice and schrimp, there’s green bell peppers in there as well. It’s my take on paella.

Oh yeh......they remember EVERYTHING you've said and done to piss them off!

especially when you don't want to remember same as mine LOL

Generally I don't remember jack shit! But the wife seems to remember every little thing.

I think Marie would jump at that shit! She's gagging for a Tony Danza I'd say!

Dragged this thing out today, last start was 1984, why my Pa bought the thing is beyond me, he never gardened.... i figured i needed a winter project after all my other winter projects all started up, now what, she runs like a top. My winter is fucked for projects, butt, at least everything is running.

You have one hell of a memory Rog.......that was 17 years ago in Connahs Quay. Not my Rottweiler I must point out!

In regards to the article that started this, I just thought it was a stupid reason to list on "when to buy a bike". There are too many women riders now for that old boys club shit. I know of a man in his early 60's who decided out of the blue to buy a bike. Then he decides to get a Ducati Monster for his first. Now this chap is not high on the active achiever list, so I can understand why in this case, his wife might just shake her head and renew his insurance policy. But then I also know of a women in her early 60's that decided to trade the Harley in for a dirt bike, to her husband's confusion and worry. She has now had to have her face stitched up and several other body parts as she keeps crashing. So it works both ways these days. ? As far as the financial factors, well that is up to each situation to decide, a magazine article can not help you with that. ?

I don't get it either.... I as well know nothing of overbearing wives....? But I have the same style of relationship, we just do stuff together.

I worked in a second hand car dealers back in the day, god there was some shit made then. I still shiver if I happen to come across a Hillman Avenger to this day ?

Cant you replace her with a later model? I was talking about the motorcycle Shirley.

I thought every man owns one of those Bob see if its in your attic LOL

Well, if it’s that good he might be happy with the trade

You need to be pinned down by Rottweilers again @Pedro

This is an interesting aspect so I've started a thread here:

I don't think it ever went away like the XR650L but wont be available here as always

Not as big as my detour though!

I notice you took a big detour on the way back to avoid Swansea Alan!

So, today I rode to the supermarket .... proper casual, I know! I was going insane at home and had to go out, was in danger of running out of wine, had had run out of olive oil, can't have that so any excuse is a good one for warming up the bike. Stopped by my local favourite shop for a coffee, what a nice place this is, Dainese outlet, plus coffee shop and wine shop. Bought 4 bottles of my favourite local Syrah, said hello to a couple of friends, meanwhile the sun came out and the weather turned glorious. Heading back home Took a little excursion off the main road It's been raining a lot over the last few days, and this is quite sandy terrain, turned back when it got too soft for my liking Properly green in the Ribatejo now Brief stop at the supermarket, apart from the groceries I decided to buy some toilet paper in the spirit of the season

Now enjoying the end of the afternoon outside my front door as it gets cooler again