 Single Days are OVER
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Girlfriend has decided she wants to ride with me. Many years since I had someone sit back there. Any tips??
07 Phantom Black/Sunset Red America. If its on a trailer its stolen.
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Re: Single Days are OVER
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Just take it easy and enjoy the ride!
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Get a backrest for her so she isn't hanging onto you for dear life. Re-set your shocks. Plan to slow down sooner and hit the turns easier.
Don't show off.
Have fun.
Set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul...
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Pre-Ride briefing. You know, hold on here, don't lean like this, etc. Make her comfortable and take your time, you'll be fine. 
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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Well 1st thing is to get one of those Harley dude shirts...(If you can read this, the B@$ch fell off) Make it really uncomfortable for her so she wont want to ride with you anymore or buy her a bike. Bata bing you back riden solo
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Greenhorn
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Thanks guys, unfortunately she was used to riding in one of those easy chairs on an HD. had her out today she had no problems, I will need to practice slow manouvirng in a parking lot to feel 100% comfortable myself. no issues on the hwy.
07 Phantom Black/Sunset Red America. If its on a trailer its stolen.
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Suggest you get a good set of wireless intercoms. Makes the riding much more interesting to share. I ride two up a lot, and silence make for a bored passenger. Plus radios give you a chance to show off your sparkling wit and knowledge of geography and gastronomy.
University of Da Nang
Class of '68
In the End, the Captain stands alone...
" Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." Dean Wormer
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Get a backrest for her so she isn't hanging onto you for dear life. Don't show off.
It's obvious you've not been single in a while! He said GIRLFRIEND!  Ya want her close, REALLY close! Most of the time, and especially on the bike. Ya wanna feel those dual cushions right up on your neck! Heck, when I was a dumb kid, I used to pop a small wheelie with my 72 Bonnie at least once, just to "adjust" the new girlfriends riding position. Only once did this not work, and guess what, that relationship didn't work out either after a stop light, the afore mentioned dumb trick, and an empty pillion. 
Fidelis et Fortis
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The bigger issue is to get her hooked into getting her own bike!!
2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).
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Complete Newb
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Not sure about the intercom. Mine talks through the movies and shuts up during commercials. Really do not want her to spoil the ride. Just use selective hearing. I use hand signals and an occasional slap to her leg to signal what I am doing. She is a really good passenger though. Really quiet. 
My dream may be your nightmare.
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If yer really sweet on her you'll want her close and tight to you. That will last a season, then it's time for plan B. What's plan B? What everyone else said. However if you are just so-so about her, then it's just a passing phase and you got nothing to worry about. 
Live to love, love to live.
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One other thing to consider. All first dates should be on a motorcycle. No likey bikes, Me no likey her. That way you'll never end up with a wife that's against motorcycles. 
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Not sure about the intercom. Mine talks through the movies and shuts up during commercials. Really do not want her to spoil the ride. Just use selective hearing. I use hand signals and an occasional slap to her leg to signal what I am doing. She is a really good passenger though. Really quiet.
omg you nailed it!  aka pillion whine. 
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Make sure she doesn't wear boots with high heels. Plastic on hot chrome sucks.
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One other thing to consider.
All first dates should be on a motorcycle. No likey bikes,
Me no likey her.
That way you'll never end up with a wife that's against motorcycles.
Works for boyfriends/husbands too!!!!
Becky
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Stickman Yogi
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One other thing to consider.
All first dates should be on a motorcycle. No likey bikes,
Me no likey her.
That way you'll never end up with a wife that's against motorcycles.
Works for boyfriends/husbands too!!!!
Becky
Good to have your perspective!! 
Live to love, love to live.
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