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RxZ · 06-29-2008, 09:51 PM

Like the title says. I am in the process of researching a first bike, and I think I am being as responsible as I could possibly be about it. I am taking the MSF course next weekend (July 5-6), I have started researching the gear I will need to buy, the motorcycles I am interested in, routes to take to work and errands to avoid major traffic spots, and I have been driving like I am riding just trying to see the things I will need to see as a motorcyclist.

However, every member of my family thinks this is the worst decision I have ever made. No matter what I say, their response is always, "What if someone isn't looking and hits you and you die? Then you will be leaving behind a wife and two children. Have you even thought of that?" OF COURSE I HAVE! Why would I not? Sure this is a possibility, but if you ask my family they think it WILL happen the first ride I go on.

Sorry for the rant but here is my question: What did y'all do to try to alleviate some of the fears your loved ones had about motorcycles? I can't be the only one here who has or is going through this situation. Thanks for all the responses, and maybe I will see some of you on the road soon!

06-29-2008, 09:51 PM	#1
RxZ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Texas (Tyler Area) Posts: 1,981 iTrader: (0)	Anyone with family issues before their first bike? Like the title says. I am in the process of researching a first bike, and I think I am being as responsible as I could possibly be about it. I am taking the MSF course next weekend (July 5-6), I have started researching the gear I will need to buy, the motorcycles I am interested in, routes to take to work and errands to avoid major traffic spots, and I have been driving like I am riding just trying to see the things I will need to see as a motorcyclist. However, every member of my family thinks this is the worst decision I have ever made. No matter what I say, their response is always, "What if someone isn't looking and hits you and you die? Then you will be leaving behind a wife and two children. Have you even thought of that?" OF COURSE I HAVE! Why would I not? Sure this is a possibility, but if you ask my family they think it WILL happen the first ride I go on. Sorry for the rant but here is my question: What did y'all do to try to alleviate some of the fears your loved ones had about motorcycles? I can't be the only one here who has or is going through this situation. Thanks for all the responses, and maybe I will see some of you on the road soon!