All valid points Becky. My sister wants to learn to ride and I'm just letting her move through her comfort zone on her own. She is very intimidated by my BA but loves to try new things on my 81 CB125. All she wants is to putt around town anyway... sort of a scooter type usage.
And I dig what you said about "ride your own ride." Personally I like to ride alone. Too many times have I been with others that want to push the envelope for that speed rush. Me? Too old for that and love the scenery I ride in... so I just take it easy and soak up all the sensations when riding.
Back to my sister... I take her out on the pillion from time to time and we go for the whole day sometimes. She's learning that the 'idea' and 'reality' of riding a bike can often be two separate things.
