Teaching newbies to ride.

Avatard · 04-21-2010, 01:08 PM

My GF doesn't know how to ride. She's a spaz (totally). How do I keep her from defaulting to the dreaded "lock up, and careen into nearest object" mode?

I've told her what to do, and I've shown her. Somehow, deep in my heart I know this isn't enough.

I have a little 100cc dirt bike for her to learn on (perfect), but she is hitherto completely uninitiated in the use of a clutch, on any vehicle.

What suggestions can you folks offer me? What's worked for you guys in the past, when teaching others?

I hate spending the day in the emergency room. Should I just not attempt this? Are some just not meant to ride?

04-21-2010, 01:08 PM	#1
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Teaching newbies to ride. My GF doesn't know how to ride. She's a spaz (totally). How do I keep her from defaulting to the dreaded "lock up, and careen into nearest object" mode? I've told her what to do, and I've shown her. Somehow, deep in my heart I know this isn't enough. I have a little 100cc dirt bike for her to learn on (perfect), but she is hitherto completely uninitiated in the use of a clutch, on any vehicle. What suggestions can you folks offer me? What's worked for you guys in the past, when teaching others? I hate spending the day in the emergency room. Should I just not attempt this? Are some just not meant to ride? __________________ Insert free thought here.

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