Am I The Only One?

Amber Lamps · 02-27-2011, 06:48 PM

That gets pissed when people "ghost out" on you during a ride? My GF did this three fucking times today and I about came unglued! Two of the times, there was some justification, although I still cautioned her that she needs to somehow let me know if she is stopping.

Anyone that has ridden for any amount of time knows the feeling you get in the pit of your gut when you check your mirror and someone you care about is missing...

I turned around and went back to find her looking at some car for sale... I pulled a football coach maneuver, grabbed her chin guard and unloaded. If she does it again, we are done riding together, PERIOD!

'73 H1 Triple · 02-27-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

.......... If she does it again, we are done riding together, PERIOD!

Do you tell her this? She needs to know why it's important to let the other rider know that you're stopping.

Amber Lamps · 02-27-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

Do you tell her this? She needs to know why it's important to let the other rider know that you're stopping.

I'm trying... She is still relatively new to this hobby and hasn't had to deal with this yet. It's hard to make someone truly understand what it's like to go back and find your friend mangled up under a car, missing a leg/arm or just plain dead... I have been there too many times and it's why I don't ride with very many people anymore.

goof2 · 02-27-2011, 06:55 PM

Yeah, tell her if she wants to check something out you can always turn around once she tells you her intentions. You might also consider a bike to bike intercom system if for whatever reason she regularly has to stop immediately.

Trip · 02-27-2011, 07:00 PM

Usually it's my fault when that happens. LOL

Mr Lefty · 02-27-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Usually it's my fault when that happens. LOL

yes because you "ghost out" while LEADING....

Amber Lamps · 02-27-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

Yeah, tell her if she wants to check something out you can always turn around once she tells you her intentions. You might also consider a bike to bike intercom system if for whatever reason she regularly has to stop immediately.

Exactly, I don't care if you saw a $100 on road, you had better let me know before you stop, especially if we are riding at an elevated pace. I'm considering a Sena set-up right now...the problem is that my GF is somewhat of a chatterbox and I really don't want to be privy to her ramblings during the entire ride... "Oooo I like that house...", "That car's color is pretty...", etc...

I get more than my fill of that in the car...

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Usually it's my fault when that happens. LOL

Yea and you're lucky that you don't get a punch in the mouth!

pauldun170 · 02-27-2011, 07:28 PM

Watch it dude...your girlfriend can kick your ass.

Amber Lamps · 02-27-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Watch it dude...your girlfriend can kick your ass.

Pretty close to true, the chick is getting damn strong!

Gas Man · 02-27-2011, 08:54 PM

I would think some finer points need to be discussed between you two.

Uma said she wouldn't ever do that, she would have came up to me and waved about turning around... not just duck out of sight without telling me.

02-27-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Am I The Only One? That gets pissed when people "ghost out" on you during a ride? My GF did this three fucking times today and I about came unglued! Two of the times, there was some justification, although I still cautioned her that she needs to somehow let me know if she is stopping. Anyone that has ridden for any amount of time knows the feeling you get in the pit of your gut when you check your mirror and someone you care about is missing... I turned around and went back to find her looking at some car for sale... I pulled a football coach maneuver, grabbed her chin guard and unloaded. If she does it again, we are done riding together, PERIOD!

02-27-2011, 08:54 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I would think some finer points need to be discussed between you two. Uma said she wouldn't ever do that, she would have came up to me and waved about turning around... not just duck out of sight without telling me. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

02-27-2011, 06:55 PM	#4
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Yeah, tell her if she wants to check something out you can always turn around once she tells you her intentions. You might also consider a bike to bike intercom system if for whatever reason she regularly has to stop immediately.