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Top Gear · 09-10-2009, 11:11 PM

I have to say, my whole life, my mom has absolutely hated motorcycles. She worked as an LPN at a hospital and had seen her fair share of motorcycle accidents to cause her to hate him. I waited to get my first motorcycle til she passed away, not to disown her. I always take utmost care for safety and responsibility. How does your mom feel?

wrider · 09-10-2009, 11:58 PM

Well, my mom have no problem with motorcycles. In my location, due to the road condition, we commonly ride a motorbike than drive a car. Riding a bike, I even give her a lift sometimes and she is OK with it LOL.

ceimo · 09-11-2009, 11:22 AM

My mother never liked them either but she still allowed me to ride dirt bikes as a teen (and pre teen), but it was not until after her passing that I started to ride again. It was partially out of respect and also at that time I was finally able to afford one that I liked.

mcdunn · 09-15-2009, 08:04 PM

My mom is not a fan of them, but I would guess a majority of mothers won't like them because there is a chance you could get hurt. More so than riding in a car. Moms will worry no matter what. It's there job!

Psiren · 09-21-2009, 04:55 AM

Goodness, my mother HATES motorcycles. When I was a kid she used to call them "coffins on wheels." All my life I listened to her lectures about how dangerous they are, but first chance I had after I turned 18 I was on one! Lol.

Top Gear · 09-21-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Psiren

Goodness, my mother HATES motorcycles. When I was a kid she used to call them "coffins on wheels." All my life I listened to her lectures about how dangerous they are, but first chance I had after I turned 18 I was on one! Lol.

Does your mom know you have one? My mom made it clear that if I were ever to get a motorcycle that she would have nothing to do with me. How does your mom feel now?

JuicyWa · 09-23-2009, 04:35 AM

My dad has had motorcycles for years so my mom is used to them but she's not a big fan of them. She rarely rides with my dad anymore. I think she's just uncomfortable on the seat so she avoids it.

Psiren · 09-23-2009, 05:02 AM

Top Gear - Yea, she knows, but she also knows she can't do anything about it. I don't talk about it much with her because I know it bothers her so much. Once in a blue moon she'll ask me something ridiculous like, "Why are you risking your life like this?" Then I end up giving her a lecture about being a safe, alert rider, but the bottom line is we will never see eye to eye.

ridermama · 09-24-2009, 09:59 AM

Both my parents ride. My mom is the passenger and my dad drives. She was in a serious accident once and still rides. She has no problem with me riding, as long as I'm not drinking and riding.

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Top Gear Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	How does your mom feel about motorcycles? I have to say, my whole life, my mom has absolutely hated motorcycles. She worked as an LPN at a hospital and had seen her fair share of motorcycle accidents to cause her to hate him. I waited to get my first motorcycle til she passed away, not to disown her. I always take utmost care for safety and responsibility. How does your mom feel?

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09-10-2009, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrider Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	Well, my mom have no problem with motorcycles. In my location, due to the road condition, we commonly ride a motorbike than drive a car. Riding a bike, I even give her a lift sometimes and she is OK with it LOL.

09-11-2009, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
ceimo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	My mother never liked them either but she still allowed me to ride dirt bikes as a teen (and pre teen), but it was not until after her passing that I started to ride again. It was partially out of respect and also at that time I was finally able to afford one that I liked.

09-15-2009, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
mcdunn Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 30	My mom is not a fan of them, but I would guess a majority of mothers won't like them because there is a chance you could get hurt. More so than riding in a car. Moms will worry no matter what. It's there job!

09-21-2009, 04:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Psiren Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	Goodness, my mother HATES motorcycles. When I was a kid she used to call them "coffins on wheels." All my life I listened to her lectures about how dangerous they are, but first chance I had after I turned 18 I was on one! Lol.

09-23-2009, 04:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
JuicyWa Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	My dad has had motorcycles for years so my mom is used to them but she's not a big fan of them. She rarely rides with my dad anymore. I think she's just uncomfortable on the seat so she avoids it.

09-23-2009, 05:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Psiren Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	Top Gear - Yea, she knows, but she also knows she can't do anything about it. I don't talk about it much with her because I know it bothers her so much. Once in a blue moon she'll ask me something ridiculous like, "Why are you risking your life like this?" Then I end up giving her a lecture about being a safe, alert rider, but the bottom line is we will never see eye to eye.

09-24-2009, 09:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
ridermama Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	Both my parents ride. My mom is the passenger and my dad drives. She was in a serious accident once and still rides. She has no problem with me riding, as long as I'm not drinking and riding.