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Sam Atsu · 09-18-2005, 08:57 PM

Just Kidding. I just found this forum a few days ago but I've always wanted to say that.

A strange thing happened to me a several months ago. My wife told me that I could go ahead and get a new bike if I wanted to (I had to sell my last one when my daughter was born 11 years ago). I laughed, told her that we had other more pressing financial matters and shrugged it off. The next week, she offered to let me buy a bike again. Another shrug and another laugh. This strange behavior continued on a regular basis until I started to find myself continually staring at other people's motorcycles as we drove down the road.

About two month ago, my wife told me that she wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Now, I have been married to my beautiful wife for almost 14 years and never would I have thought that she would have ever wanted to do this. This about blew me over. I wasn't sure what to think. I quickly found the information for a motorcycle safety class in our area and found out that there was only a 2 month waiting list so she signed up. Well, she's a natural and passed her tests without any problems. She is now the proud owner of her very own motorcycle endorsement. Before we could even make it home, the search for a good used motorcycle for her began.

One fine sunny day later, we didn't have any plans so we decided to go to the local Suzuki dealership to pass some time and to drool over what we thought we couldn't have. When we got there, she sat on the different motorcycles and found that she really liked the S50. Just to be sure, we drove around and I had her sit on the Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis, and even a Triumph. She kept falling back to the S50 and now wants to get one.

Here's the best part, the motorcycle gods must have been looking down on us because the next day, we were able to secure the kind of financial freedom that would cause a grown adult to just sit back, take a deep breath and grin. Having this information, the wife looked at me and gave me that approving nod.

Well, To keep a long story from getting any longer, we go down to pick up a brand new silver S50 (for my wife) and a brand new black M50 (for me) on Wednesday.

At any rate, this forum provided much of the research into whether or not we were making the right decision about the S50 and the M50 and I thought I would drop a lengthy note to express our gratitude. Thank you to all of those that took the time to contribute to such a wonderful forum.

**Clint** · 09-18-2005, 09:00 PM

I want financial freedom too!

Welcome, Sam. Good work getting your wife training. Have fun.

Mavman · 09-18-2005, 09:31 PM

I wish I could convince my wife ta feel like yours does! I'd rather have her as a fellow RIDER, not a passenger.

Of course I had her read what ya said above, you know ta kinda of help convince her

....well she's

as I type this.

Oh well........

Anyway's

.........and enjoy!!

blackie1491 · 09-18-2005, 10:14 PM

2 more Suzuki riders.
Oops 2 more for ZukiDudeitest. Beware!!!
Ride safe and enjoy.

**inspiron** · 09-19-2005, 12:28 AM

Ah yes, motorcycling, the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Welcome to the club. Beware of jealous friends and neighbors. And be prepared for the question "when are you two going to get matching tattoos?".

Scott58 · 09-19-2005, 01:06 AM

That's exactly how it was for me with the S50. i probably sat on 30 different bikes (even a few sport bikes i intended to turn into touring bikes) but i kept coming back to the S50. She's gonna love that bike, And congrats on your new one also!

stevie c · 09-19-2005, 05:51 AM

viper94bite · 09-19-2005, 08:45 AM

welcome

SuzukiGirl1 · 09-19-2005, 08:50 AM

That's awesome!! Congratulations!

stp1971 · 09-19-2005, 08:57 AM

Welcome!!!!! Good Job on that!!!!! Glad to hear there are two more Zukes running the streets!!!!

tlwisner · 09-19-2005, 09:11 AM

Nice choices, enjoy your new bikes!

Sam Atsu · 09-19-2005, 05:33 PM

We went to the Suzuki dealership today and they let my wife test ride her new S50 motorcycle. She loved it and afterwards, slapped me on the knee more than once to tell me that she was getting her new bike (in a grade school taunting sort of tone). My M50 wasn't there yet to test ride so I felt a little left out but who cares, "I'm getting my new bike" ::said in a grade school taunting sort of tone::

Scourge · 09-19-2005, 05:47 PM

Some days can still feel like Christmas brother. Enjoy.

Sam Atsu · 09-21-2005, 09:17 PM

Guess what we now have in our garage. Here's a hint. One is a brand new black M50 and the other is a brand new silver S50.

Wife and I road them around the country roads after we brought them home and I did nothing but grin the entire time. Wife now wants to ride out to Birch Bay tomorrow to get lunch and then ride back in time to pick the kids up from school.

I think I'm going to call my bike "Sledgehammer"

09-18-2005, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sam Atsu Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: TWO M50's (yes, TWO!) Location: Washington Posts: 37	Long time listener, first time caller Just Kidding. I just found this forum a few days ago but I've always wanted to say that. A strange thing happened to me a several months ago. My wife told me that I could go ahead and get a new bike if I wanted to (I had to sell my last one when my daughter was born 11 years ago). I laughed, told her that we had other more pressing financial matters and shrugged it off. The next week, she offered to let me buy a bike again. Another shrug and another laugh. This strange behavior continued on a regular basis until I started to find myself continually staring at other people's motorcycles as we drove down the road. About two month ago, my wife told me that she wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Now, I have been married to my beautiful wife for almost 14 years and never would I have thought that she would have ever wanted to do this. This about blew me over. I wasn't sure what to think. I quickly found the information for a motorcycle safety class in our area and found out that there was only a 2 month waiting list so she signed up. Well, she's a natural and passed her tests without any problems. She is now the proud owner of her very own motorcycle endorsement. Before we could even make it home, the search for a good used motorcycle for her began. One fine sunny day later, we didn't have any plans so we decided to go to the local Suzuki dealership to pass some time and to drool over what we thought we couldn't have. When we got there, she sat on the different motorcycles and found that she really liked the S50. Just to be sure, we drove around and I had her sit on the Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis, and even a Triumph. She kept falling back to the S50 and now wants to get one. Here's the best part, the motorcycle gods must have been looking down on us because the next day, we were able to secure the kind of financial freedom that would cause a grown adult to just sit back, take a deep breath and grin. Having this information, the wife looked at me and gave me that approving nod. Well, To keep a long story from getting any longer, we go down to pick up a brand new silver S50 (for my wife) and a brand new black M50 (for me) on Wednesday. At any rate, this forum provided much of the research into whether or not we were making the right decision about the S50 and the M50 and I thought I would drop a lengthy note to express our gratitude. Thank you to all of those that took the time to contribute to such a wonderful forum. __________________ "There are three types of people in this world. Those who can count and those who can't"

09-19-2005, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,411	Ah yes, motorcycling, the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Welcome to the club. Beware of jealous friends and neighbors. And be prepared for the question "when are you two going to get matching tattoos?". __________________ blog: gsx1400

09-19-2005, 05:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	__________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

09-19-2005, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	welcome __________________ *yippee*

09-19-2005, 08:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	That's awesome!! Congratulations! __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

09-18-2005, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,094	2 more Suzuki riders. Oops 2 more for ZukiDudeitest. Beware!!! Ride safe and enjoy.

09-19-2005, 01:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 392	That's exactly how it was for me with the S50. i probably sat on 30 different bikes (even a few sport bikes i intended to turn into touring bikes) but i kept coming back to the S50. She's gonna love that bike, And congrats on your new one also!

09-19-2005, 08:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,725	Welcome!!!!! Good Job on that!!!!! Glad to hear there are two more Zukes running the streets!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-19-2005, 09:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Nice choices, enjoy your new bikes! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

09-19-2005, 05:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sam Atsu Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: TWO M50's (yes, TWO!) Location: Washington Posts: 37	We went to the Suzuki dealership today and they let my wife test ride her new S50 motorcycle. She loved it and afterwards, slapped me on the knee more than once to tell me that she was getting her new bike (in a grade school taunting sort of tone). My M50 wasn't there yet to test ride so I felt a little left out but who cares, "I'm getting my new bike" ::said in a grade school taunting sort of tone:: __________________ "There are three types of people in this world. Those who can count and those who can't"

09-19-2005, 05:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	Some days can still feel like Christmas brother. Enjoy. __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

09-21-2005, 09:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sam Atsu Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: TWO M50's (yes, TWO!) Location: Washington Posts: 37	Guess what we now have in our garage. Here's a hint. One is a brand new black M50 and the other is a brand new silver S50. Wife and I road them around the country roads after we brought them home and I did nothing but grin the entire time. Wife now wants to ride out to Birch Bay tomorrow to get lunch and then ride back in time to pick the kids up from school. I think I'm going to call my bike "Sledgehammer" __________________ "There are three types of people in this world. Those who can count and those who can't"

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