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Originally Posted by magical_mover
Right - I am looking to book my DAS asap so that I can get an SV asap  really excited and have always wanted to do this, its only recently that a good friend has convinced me to just go ahead and do it!!
Problem being is my husband hates bikes  and is convinced he will get a phonecall from the hospital. I havent told him how serious I am about getting a bike yet, as its not worth the argument! He keeps using the 'safety' argument..
Now everyone, can you help me!! What can I say back to that?! I really really want to get a bike!!!  |
My other half bought me DAS as a birthday present in 2006. She was of a similar mindset to your husband, but recognised that it was something I wanted to do, and trusted me to make my own judgements of the risks and rewards of riding.
After a year of riding, I finally persuaded her to get on as pillion (thanks largely to a Rossi-rep Valencia flowery AGV helmet
).
My bike's been in bits the last week thanks to blown fork seals, and she's been telling ME she wants to go out on the bike!
I think if you explain your reasons for wanting to do it, and ensure your husband understands that although you are aware of the risks, you consider them acceptable and wouldn't take any which would jeopardise your safety, and hence your relationship's future, he will come to accept and maybe even get involved in your riding.