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Title: Are you a loner?
Post by: BigTed on April 28, 2013, 11:33:28 AM
Jean makes some interesting points about encouraging partners to the back seat of the ST.

Unfortunately, I get the feeling I will always by alone on my bike.  :'(

When I have a son who'd rather be out with his mates, a daughter who thinks it's embarrassing to be on the bike, a wife worried about helmet-hair, & jibes about "that thing in the garage" from all 3, I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that this situation won't change any time soon.

Am I the only one?
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: alans1100 on April 28, 2013, 11:55:11 AM
My experience goes the other way.........When Heather's four granddaughters first saw my CX500 (b4 1100) they all wanted a ride. Ages 8 to 14. Had trouble getting the 10 yr old off so she managed to get two rides. The boys showed no interest.

My daughter has been on the bike as well but not to keen. Even my daughter in law requested her first ride on a bike ever when the 1100 came into my possession.

Heather's brothers had bikes and grew going for rides with them so taking Heather isn't an issue.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Pocket STocker on April 28, 2013, 12:53:53 PM
Hey Rob, I'm sure that you not alone. I know that Chris has other hobbies that he enjoys that he would like me to participate in eg. Shooting, but it just doesnt interest me. Just like Chris dislikes being dragged into the changing rooms when I'm on a shopping mission.  :rofl

You mentioned the helmet hair issue, which I don't enjoy either, but I found a solution in a silk head sock that can be used in a number of different ways. The sock can be used from everything to a balaclava to a bandana and even a neck warmer and a mask if it is dusty or cold.

Perhaps a deal could be done between you and your wife, look at a hobby or interest that you both have and don't share and perhaps a little "I'll try yours, if you try mine approach", may set the wheels in motion.

Good luck.

Jean
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Brock on April 28, 2013, 12:56:23 PM
My Wife wont get on the back, dont know why. Daughter is happy on the back, but has her own life, as does my Son so its solo for me.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Poppy Dave on April 28, 2013, 12:58:27 PM
My wife's not THAT keen on going pillion. She's Thai and thinks they're dangerous seeing as she knows of numerous people who were killed on bikes in Thailand................I know, I know, I've been through the "Every type of transport's dangerous in Thailand" discussion.....................

My granddaughter on the other hand loves them. She's 9. We have intercom in the helmets, I particularly remember pulling out into traffic and accelerating heavily from a stand-still, and hearing Chloe say (to herself really) "Go Poppy, Go!" Needless to say, that brought a huge grin to my face.


Poppy                                      :wht13
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Biggles on April 28, 2013, 01:26:43 PM
why did I think it was a space for the ladies and pillions?

Umm.  No idea.  It's proposed by a rider who can't find a pillion in his family.

Missus Biggles isn't mad keen, but doesn't mind the occasional outing.  Since the hip replacement she makes a meal out of getting off the bike- getting on seems easier.  She's also pretty much a coffee-shop traveller. 
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: jimwilly on April 28, 2013, 06:13:05 PM
I'm in the same boat, wife hates bikes no kids interested.I love riding on my own though.
My eldest daughter got her learners permit and bought a suzuki gs 500, then lost interest.
If anyone wants to buy a good suzuki 500 I know where ones going for a good price.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Streak on April 29, 2013, 07:24:38 AM
Until I met Teela, I thought I would always be a loner rider myself, as no one had ever displayed any interest in coming with me outside of my daughter who is still to young.

Teela does not get to come with me as often as I like because of work, but I love it when she does, regardless if it is a longer or shorter trip.

But in saying that I don't mind having the bike to myself either, no one threatens to beat me it's a helmet if I am scraping pegs up a mountain or something  :rofl
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: WendyL on April 29, 2013, 11:15:38 AM
I'm lucky enough to have 2 teenagers who love the bike. My daughter nags to go for rides, certainly doesn't like it if I'm out for a ride and leave her at home.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Tipsy on April 29, 2013, 12:34:49 PM
 :wht11 py

Sure am and have set the bike up as a solo machine,
I prefer to listen to music than someone who can talk underwater and never seem to take a breath.
 :grin :grin :grin :grin

Tipsy
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Bikebear on April 29, 2013, 05:57:09 PM
Mine's solo seated because the missus doesn't want to ride on the back..... she rides on the front on her own bike.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: youngSTer on April 29, 2013, 09:59:13 PM
Yes I am a Loner!!! And I love it that way. :hatwave :hatwave :runyay :runyay o:) o:) :blk13 :blk13 :thumbsup :whistle :whistle
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Sabie on April 29, 2013, 10:15:49 PM
Mine's solo seated because the missus doesn't want to ride on the back..... she rides on the front on her own bike.



Although mines not a solo seat, I am most times on the bike alone. Like Bikebear my Wife didn't want to ride on the back. So she learnt to ride went to Qride for lessons and assessment and now has her restricted licence (basically up to 650) and is now Mastering the 800cc Suzuki for her full Qld Motorcycle licence.

(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii610/pmdodds1/Bikes/DSC00217_zps83ef8799.jpg)
 
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Pocket STocker on April 30, 2013, 02:39:46 PM
Great photo Sabie.

 :thumb
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: SToz on April 30, 2013, 06:33:43 PM
Love being a "loner".

For FarRides and IBA rides, wouldn't have it any other way!

Friends always ask if the missus goes with.......I say.... that's who I'm trying to get away from!....... :crackup :crackup :crackup :crackup

She's of the impression that there has to be one of us to raise the daughter. :o

No doubt she WILL join me once the bird has flown the nest...... :thumbs :clap
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: johnnyYTED on May 02, 2014, 09:18:19 AM
 :dred11
most of my life has been solo riding, and after a recent trip with pillion on board  :think1 I might put the solo seat back on   :OldMan   :nahnah
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: West Aussie Glen on May 02, 2014, 10:03:20 AM

Just catching up on this thread, some of it makes for interesting reading


Just like Chris dislikes being dragged into the changing rooms when I'm on a shopping mission.
Jean
Gee Chris I never get invited there ;-* ;-*

Theresa is always happy to ride as pillion with me. After she did the Cairns to Darwin leg on my round the block ride Theresa now would like to ride with me across the Nullabor.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Biggles on May 02, 2014, 12:19:21 PM
:dred11
most of my life has been solo riding, and after a recent trip with pillion on board  :think1 I might put the solo seat back on   :OldMan   :nahnah

Mate- that was never going to be a typical pillion passenger.  All the Ballaratters know that!
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: StinkyPete on May 02, 2014, 12:32:57 PM
most of my life has been solo riding, and after a recent trip with pillion on board  :think1 I might put the solo seat back on   :OldMan   :nahnah

There's a story here, that I've clearly missed out on.......     :popcorn
Anyone care to enlighten me?


Much of my riding is on my own, but my OzLap was with good mates who ride Harleys, and I've traveled Tassie several times and much of Victoria and the Snowy's with the dearly beloved on the back.    She's a great pillion and I love having her with me, but some I have carried have been shockers.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: saaz on May 02, 2014, 06:20:47 PM
I would check out St Georges report on pillioning to Ballarat with Johnny.

Anyway, I used to carry a pillion a lot years ago on the of Suzuki.  All the camping gear on of off the rallies over gravel roads and whatever.  The Suzuki was a great pillion bike with one of the best seats I have ridden on.  After that sad little part of my life I am a lone rider, perhaps with a few others.  If I get anyone interested to go on the back I am sure you will find out sometime.

most of my life has been solo riding, and after a recent trip with pillion on board  :think1 I might put the solo seat back on   :OldMan   :nahnah

There's a story here, that I've clearly missed out on.......     :popcorn
Anyone care to enlighten me?


Much of my riding is on my own, but my OzLap was with good mates who ride Harleys, and I've traveled Tassie several times and much of Victoria and the Snowy's with the dearly beloved on the back.    She's a great pillion and I love having her with me, but some I have carried have been shockers.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: HunterTodd on May 02, 2014, 06:36:09 PM
Loner here as well.

Missus  is quite unco and finds it difficult to even get on it.  Going on a ride with 4 other couples tomorow and it would be nice to have a pillion but it is not worth getting divorced over.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: johnnyYTED on May 02, 2014, 06:59:15 PM
I would check out St Georges report on pillioning to Ballarat with Johnny.
 :dred11

is there a pillion ride report done by ST George I havent seen
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Totgas on May 02, 2014, 07:46:44 PM
My wife says she is happy to come on a run. "Tell me where you are going, and Ill meet you there in my car".  :Blow  :Blow  :Blow
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Sabie on May 02, 2014, 10:00:08 PM
Sell her car and buy her a Bike ... then she has no choice.... Just Sayin'    :o

My wife says she is happy to come on a run. "Tell me where you are going, and Ill meet you there in my car".  :Blow  :Blow  :Blow
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Bodø Glimt on June 21, 2018, 05:46:19 PM
I'm pretty much a loner and quite like it that way, especially on overnight trips where I can throw my duffel bag on the pillion seat.  I've had Mrs Glimt as a pillion on short trips to collect her after putting the car in for a service but that's pretty much about it.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Big Gaz on June 21, 2018, 07:36:03 PM
I'm pretty much a loner and quite like it that way,

Trying to persuade my wife to ride again . Dont think it will ever happen .
I ride for one reason and one reason alone , total enjoyment in any conditions with one exception dirt , my Honda hates dirt.
To have a ride buddy or pillion doesn't make or break my rides .
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Shillas on June 21, 2018, 08:05:27 PM
Quote from: Bodø Glimt link=topic=r4081.msg1239600#msg1239600 date=1529567179
I'm pretty much a loner and quite like it that way, especially on overnight trips where I can throw my duffel bag on the pillion seat.  I've had Mrs Glimt as a pillion on short trips to collect her after putting the car in for a service but that's pretty much about it.

Talk about bumping a topic  :crackup

I like my solo rides, but have a great pillion for when we both want to get out. Longer rides will definitely be solo, the RTE to Waikerie was Sandra's longest ride, about the limit.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Bodø Glimt on June 21, 2018, 08:08:08 PM
Talk about bumping a topic  :crackup

I've bumped a couple today, but this is nothing compared to the footballnews forum.  Day off today so spent time looking through subforums I've never really looked at before.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: johnnyYTED on June 21, 2018, 10:01:53 PM
 :blk13 :dred11
I can add to my previous post on this thread since the bump..
Since I've had STrangler I have a lady friend who refused to come for a ride on STranger ST1100, but is very keen to go on the ST1300. Even after a few rides on STrangler she refuses to come along on STranger... wtf... I just think she dosent like red bikes... lol.. but I still class myself as a loser loner  :grin
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on June 22, 2018, 09:04:07 AM
... on overnight trips where I can throw my duffel bag on the pillion seat...


... so, is your duffel bag big enough for your Big Yellow Toothbrush,  then?

(http://www.imghostr.net/images/2018/06/22/6dd09e959739eacc2bd0671937eb170c.jpg)

 :Stirpot 100% Kate... she's the one who recognized the name....  :fp 100% John
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Bodø Glimt on June 22, 2018, 10:11:15 AM
Those tooth brushes are an icon. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Bodø Glimt on June 22, 2018, 10:58:53 AM
I rushed the last answer as I  was between trips.  No, my duffel bag isn't big enough for one of those toothbrushes.  1993 was the last time Glimt won the cup.  We were runners up in 2003.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: JuST Peter on June 22, 2018, 05:34:51 PM
Yes I am a Loner!!! And I love it that way. :hatwave :hatwave :runyay :runyay o:) o:) :blk13 :blk13 :thumbsup :whistle :whistle

Being single compels me to being a lone rider, not that I mind too much as I'm pretty used to it now  o:)
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Big Gaz on June 23, 2018, 06:47:15 AM
A lot has happened in 2 days since my post .The missus is just about to take procession of her 3rd bike , 2005 1300 Yamaha  Royal Star .
Its been 18 yrs since  her last bike and a couple of mini me,s. XS 650 SPECIAL , I purchased a GPZ 250 for her to learn her skills .
I will slowly bring her back up to speed on this new bike , even though she
 tells me she will be fine .
Cant wait to explore the State with her , she wants a intercom set up and i said they dont make them ,,,  |-i , im only hu man .

Cheers guys , ride to survive  :Like:
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Bodø Glimt on June 23, 2018, 06:56:11 AM
she wants a intercom set up and i said they dont make them ,,,  |-i , im only hu man .

Ha ha Mrs Glimt once said to me "why do you like riding?  You can't talk to anyone whilst doing it". I didn't tell it was possible.
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: on August 15, 2019, 09:21:27 PM
... on overnight trips where I can throw my duffel bag on the pillion seat...


... so, is your duffel bag big enough for your Big Yellow Toothbrush,  then?

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 :Stirpot 100% Kate... she's the one who recognized the name....  :fp 100% John


After an away win overnight we're on top of the league.

https://vglive.no/kamp/kristiansund-bod%C3%B8-glimt/386837/tabell (https://vglive.no/kamp/kristiansund-bod%C3%B8-glimt/386837/tabell)
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Jdbiker on August 15, 2019, 09:47:20 PM
Congratulations  :clap
Title: Re: Are you a loner?
Post by: Bodø on August 16, 2019, 03:57:17 AM
Still a lot of season to go but if we go on to win it will be the first time we have won the top division.