My wife got her first bike!

Musgofasa · 10-05-2008

After deliberating for months on how we could find, or even purchase a Ninja 250, my wife caved in and bought the little honda rebel yesterday! She said she didn't want to wait till after winter to get back on a bike for fear of losing what she learned in the MSF class. We went to the dealership and we had been contemplating finding a used 250 of any sort. They had a brand new '09 rebel in that pretty blue color she likes so much.

Interestingly, there was an old man there looking at it. He applied for financing and was approved, but without a word, got in his car and left. My wife made her decision right there! We walked over to the sales guy (we like this guy a lot now) and handed him the honda card and told him we would be back in an hour to pick it up.

She figures she will ride it until next year and then either trade it in or sell it in order to go with something bigger. We are undecided if we will both be trading up to a larger cruiser, or if she will trade up to a sport bike. Whatever we do, it should be fun!

This isn't her bike, but a pic from Honda's site of the same one. I will post a real picture as soon as she takes it somewhere scenic.

hiredgun · 10-05-2008

Congrats to the wife and you, enjoy as much riding time together as possible

wild_deuce03 · 10-05-2008

That's great to hear, Robert! Congrats!

botz723 · 10-05-2008

Awesome! Now if only i could convince my wife to do the same.....Grats to you and the wife!!

Cruz · 10-05-2008

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Originally Posted by botz723

Awesome! Now if only i could convince my wife to do the same.....Grats to you and the wife!!

1+ !

bross · 10-05-2008

Congrats, you both are in for many happy miles riding together.

uechi kid · 10-05-2008

Congrat to the both of you. Ride save.

900classic · 10-05-2008

Those 250 rebels are fun bikes! She'll enjoy it I'm sure.

cpttoad1swife · 10-05-2008

now even though she got a honda she still needs to get on here with all of us girls!!!!! tell her to get her own screen name and just jump in

Jaladorm · 10-05-2008

Hey that's awesome man! Grats to the Wife. Enjoy riding together.

Musgofasa · 10-05-2008

HOLY SMOKES !

Her insurance is less than 1/5 of what mine is on this thing! lol

Well she took it around the block 4 or 5 times, came in and said "Let's go for a ride". We took it out in the country for a little while and then rode over to her dad's house. He was excited and said he loved the little bike. I got to give it credit. This little bike has no problem running right along. We haven't taken it over about 55 yet, but it isn't straining even out on the bigger roads. I like this little thing! hehe

SO now I am thinking of how long before I want to either trade in the sporty or just fork out some extra bread for a cruiser and keep the sport bike. LOL. Either way, I see another bike in my future. I don't think we will ever find a sport bike she can ride comfortably and to be honest, it felt good to actually put my weight back on my butt today on that little beast, lol.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Take care,
Robert

lilredridingliz · 10-05-2008

Robert, this is such exciting news! I'm so happy to hear that your wife liked her MSF course so much that she couldn't wait for a bike of her own! You guys are in for some fun, fun times. And fantastic memories, as well.

Bob Myers1 · 10-05-2008

My wife rode a 454LTD, before it became the 500 Vulcan, she moved up to a Vulcan 800a that I bought as a wrecked total. She has planned our last 2 outings all herself, Friday about midday she asked;"How long would it take for yo u to be ready to ride somewhere for the weekend when we get home tonight"? My reply was 15 minutes but it actually took me 20!

bross · 10-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Musgofasa

HOLY SMOKES !

Her insurance is less than 1/5 of what mine is on this thing! lol

Well she took it around the block 4 or 5 times, came in and said "Let's go for a ride". We took it out in the country for a little while and then rode over to her dad's house. He was excited and said he loved the little bike. I got to give it credit. This little bike has no problem running right along. We haven't taken it over about 55 yet, but it isn't straining even out on the bigger roads. I like this little thing! hehe

SO now I am thinking of how long before I want to either trade in the sporty or just fork out some extra bread for a cruiser and keep the sport bike. LOL. Either way, I see another bike in my future. I don't think we will ever find a sport bike she can ride comfortably and to be honest, it felt good to actually put my weight back on my butt today on that little beast, lol.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Take care,
Robert

You are a blessed man.

Me too, we just did a bunch of yard work and Jodie said the same thing. I love that woman.

Musgofasa · 10-05-2008

Here is a picture of the REAL motorcycle taken in front of the house. Notice the helmet actually matches the paint (and I think the tank decal is close lol)

PS Thanks for all the congrats! We had a lot of fun today and I can't wait to get out on the mountain roads with her soon!

ddouble · 10-05-2008

We just sold an 06 Rebel in March. Great bike, this is about the best Rebel site out there. They still let me hang out even though we have three Kawi's.

Dan

CheriAnn · 10-05-2008

Oh Robert, I am SO happy for your wife!!! Her new Honda is GORGEOUS!!!!! I just love that blue!!!! I bet she smiles ear to ear on that pretty head-turner!!

You have both just opened up a whole new world together!!! I thought hubby and I were close enough, but once I started riding my own bike, we managed to get even closer!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

*pitchinguy* · 10-05-2008

Golly gee wow mate!! That's a mighty fine lookin scoot yer wife picked out! Gratz to her & you!

So you're thinkin cruiser eh?! Yup, can't beat em for long distance comfort & somethin tells me you're gonna be spending a lot of time in the saddle! If ya can swing it, I'd get a cruiser & hang onto the sportie for those times when ya got just a little too much attitude!!

Badrocks · 10-05-2008

Robert,
Congrats to you and your wife! I got my wife a bike on Friday too. I got her a 2002 Vstar 650 Classic. It's in my buddies garage waiting for the Insta Trike kit (aka training wheels

) to show up. Maybe the next time we meet we'll have a couple more bikes in the parking lot.

dannybowers · 10-05-2008

Robert, I'm sorry I don't remember your wifes name, but tell her congrats! That rebel sure is a beaut (purrrdy). I know the two of you are going to have many happy miles together. Can she flat foot it? ha ha
Already got you thinking about a cruiser, you wouldn't be sorry on those long trips.
Hope to get together again sometime. Again CONGRATS!

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Musgofasa '08 ZX10R BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 450	My wife got her first bike! After deliberating for months on how we could find, or even purchase a Ninja 250, my wife caved in and bought the little honda rebel yesterday! She said she didn't want to wait till after winter to get back on a bike for fear of losing what she learned in the MSF class. We went to the dealership and we had been contemplating finding a used 250 of any sort. They had a brand new '09 rebel in that pretty blue color she likes so much. Interestingly, there was an old man there looking at it. He applied for financing and was approved, but without a word, got in his car and left. My wife made her decision right there! We walked over to the sales guy (we like this guy a lot now) and handed him the honda card and told him we would be back in an hour to pick it up. She figures she will ride it until next year and then either trade it in or sell it in order to go with something bigger. We are undecided if we will both be trading up to a larger cruiser, or if she will trade up to a sport bike. Whatever we do, it should be fun! This isn't her bike, but a pic from Honda's site of the same one. I will post a real picture as soon as she takes it somewhere scenic. __________________ Do not operate in closed in spaces or on small islands

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hiredgun wind taste tester BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 170	Congrats to the wife and you, enjoy as much riding time together as possible __________________ 2006 Kaw 900 Classic

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wild_deuce03 Uggh! And down goes Quinn BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Center of the Universe, better known as Ft. Bragg Posts: 2,087	That's great to hear, Robert! Congrats! __________________ Ryan Mean Cycles Gallery 2008 Black Vulcan 900 Classic

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bross Let's Ride! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Osoyoos, BC Canada Posts: 6,522	Congrats, you both are in for many happy miles riding together. __________________ 08 CBF1000 07 DR650 Pic 06 Triumph Scrambler

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uechi kid Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 1,788	Congrat to the both of you. Ride save. __________________ "Carpe Diem"

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botz723 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 660	Awesome! Now if only i could convince my wife to do the same.....Grats to you and the wife!!

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900classic Riding daily BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 3,214	Those 250 rebels are fun bikes! She'll enjoy it I'm sure. __________________ Jared VN 900classic VROC #26705 http://photobucket.com/900classic

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cpttoad1swife Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texarkana Texas Posts: 1,537	now even though she got a honda she still needs to get on here with all of us girls!!!!! tell her to get her own screen name and just jump in

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Jaladorm Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 76	Hey that's awesome man! Grats to the Wife. Enjoy riding together.

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Musgofasa '08 ZX10R BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 450	HOLY SMOKES ! Her insurance is less than 1/5 of what mine is on this thing! lol Well she took it around the block 4 or 5 times, came in and said "Let's go for a ride". We took it out in the country for a little while and then rode over to her dad's house. He was excited and said he loved the little bike. I got to give it credit. This little bike has no problem running right along. We haven't taken it over about 55 yet, but it isn't straining even out on the bigger roads. I like this little thing! hehe SO now I am thinking of how long before I want to either trade in the sporty or just fork out some extra bread for a cruiser and keep the sport bike. LOL. Either way, I see another bike in my future. I don't think we will ever find a sport bike she can ride comfortably and to be honest, it felt good to actually put my weight back on my butt today on that little beast, lol. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Take care, Robert __________________ Do not operate in closed in spaces or on small islands

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lilredridingliz Addicted to riding… Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern California coast Posts: 1,560	Robert, this is such exciting news! I'm so happy to hear that your wife liked her MSF course so much that she couldn't wait for a bike of her own! You guys are in for some fun, fun times. And fantastic memories, as well. __________________ Live to live, ride as often as you can. http://www.myspace.com/rx7babe

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Bob Myers1 Machinest for Sale/Rent BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, Ky Posts: 122	My wife rode a 454LTD, before it became the 500 Vulcan, she moved up to a Vulcan 800a that I bought as a wrecked total. She has planned our last 2 outings all herself, Friday about midday she asked;"How long would it take for yo u to be ready to ride somewhere for the weekend when we get home tonight"? My reply was 15 minutes but it actually took me 20! __________________ My 98 VN 800, my wife's 95VN800a Myers Machine Lexington, Ky 859-253-2259

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Musgofasa '08 ZX10R BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 450	Here is a picture of the REAL motorcycle taken in front of the house. Notice the helmet actually matches the paint (and I think the tank decal is close lol) PS Thanks for all the congrats! We had a lot of fun today and I can't wait to get out on the mountain roads with her soon! __________________ Do not operate in closed in spaces or on small islands

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ddouble Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 239	We just sold an 06 Rebel in March. Great bike, this is about the best Rebel site out there. They still let me hang out even though we have three Kawi's. Dan __________________ 79 KZ650, Blue 08 EN500, Black 08 KLE650, Gimme a ticket red

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CheriAnn October MOM 07 Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,478	Oh Robert, I am SO happy for your wife!!! Her new Honda is GORGEOUS!!!!! I just love that blue!!!! I bet she smiles ear to ear on that pretty head-turner!! You have both just opened up a whole new world together!!! I thought hubby and I were close enough, but once I started riding my own bike, we managed to get even closer!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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pitchinguy Deron...THE..."big guy"! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,858	*Golly gee wow mate!! That's a mighty fine lookin scoot yer wife picked out! Gratz to her & you!* So you're thinkin cruiser eh?! Yup, can't beat em for long distance comfort & somethin tells me you're gonna be spending a lot of time in the saddle! If ya can swing it, I'd get a cruiser & hang onto the sportie for those times when ya got just a little too much attitude!! __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

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Badrocks Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 194	Robert, Congrats to you and your wife! I got my wife a bike on Friday too. I got her a 2002 Vstar 650 Classic. It's in my buddies garage waiting for the Insta Trike kit (aka training wheels ) to show up. Maybe the next time we meet we'll have a couple more bikes in the parking lot. __________________ Bozo's Love Child '08 Vulcan 900 Classic LT

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dannybowers Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albemarle N.C. Posts: 25	Robert, I'm sorry I don't remember your wifes name, but tell her congrats! That rebel sure is a beaut (purrrdy). I know the two of you are going to have many happy miles together. Can she flat foot it? ha ha Already got you thinking about a cruiser, you wouldn't be sorry on those long trips. Hope to get together again sometime. Again CONGRATS!

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