Does your wife/gf have matching gear when riding as a passenger?

YORCHI · July 29th, 2011, 10:16 AM

My wife wants to start going on rides with me and I would love to take her but that means I have to buy her gear so she can be safe and legal. I don't know whether to get her pink stuff or something that matches mine and the bike. I have a blue Ninja and I have a black/blue/white jacket with a flat black helmet. All of my stuff matches the bike nicely but now she wants to come along and I don't know what to tell her about the gear.

What do you guys do? Does your girl match you or the bike or does she just wear what she wants...

Alex · July 29th, 2011, 10:26 AM

I don't know Jorge. I'm afraid that any thread where we are seriously discussing the color coordination (or that lack of) of gear for pillion riders, is not going to leave us California males in the most positive light.

YORCHI · July 29th, 2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I don't know Jorge. I'm afraid that any thread where we are seriously discussing the color coordination (or that lack of) of gear for pillion riders, is not going to leave us California males in the most positive light.

It's Friday, I'm bored at work, and I sit behind a computer all day...I'm sorry

dubojr1 · July 29th, 2011, 10:34 AM

My wifes gear is based more on girl colors. I think its a good thing because most will not usually question you manliness as long as the passenger colors indicate female.

Alex · July 29th, 2011, 10:35 AM

OK, I'll bite. She gets whatever the heck she wants.

This is a corollary of rule #1 of long-term relationships.

bdavison · July 29th, 2011, 10:41 AM

Get her chic gear, you dont want to be mistaken for having another dude on the back....especially one in matching gear.

YORCHI · July 29th, 2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bdavison

Get her chic gear, you dont want to be mistaken for having another dude on the back....especially one in matching gear.

I wasn't even thinking about that...lol

I told her sarcastically that we could be like those really cute couples that wear matching clothes and have custom t-shirts made with each others pictures on them

She's getting pink gear btw

Sushilover · July 29th, 2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

OK, I'll bite. She gets whatever the heck she wants.

This is a corollary of rule #1 of long-term relationships.

+1

Honko · July 29th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

My wife wants to start going on rides with me and I would love to take her but that means I have to buy her gear so she can be safe and legal. I don't know whether to get her pink stuff or something that matches mine and the bike. I have a blue Ninja and I have a black/blue/white jacket with a flat black helmet. All of my stuff matches the bike nicely but now she wants to come along and I don't know what to tell her about the gear.

What do you guys do? Does your girl match you or the bike or does she just wear what she wants...

I think it'd be okay as long as her gear matches, not necessarily with your or the bike.

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Originally Posted by bdavison

Get her chic gear, you dont want to be mistaken for having another dude on the back....especially one in matching gear.

+1

blink · July 29th, 2011, 11:01 AM

She should buy her own if she wants to ride

ally99 · July 29th, 2011, 11:05 AM

Go pink!!

YORCHI · July 29th, 2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blink

She should buy her own if she wants to ride

That would be a great idea except that I like being married, and I like having all of my toys so I'll just buy it for her

ally99 · July 29th, 2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by YORCHI

That would be a great idea except that I like being married, and I like having all of my toys so I'll just buy it for her

Confused by that comment, but I started as a passenger on my hubby's bike. I liked at least having a say in my gear. I didn't know what to look for other than style, so we'd look at things together. He'd pick things for the safety features, and I'd choose from those.

ducducgooseit · July 29th, 2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Confused by that comment, but I started as a passenger on my hubby's bike. I liked at least having a say in my gear. I didn't know what to look for other than style, so we'd look at things together. He'd pick things for the safety features, and I'd choose from those.

Crap, someone is making sense. STOP THAT IMMEDIATELY.

C L · July 29th, 2011, 03:32 PM

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrd6c_jvGzI

Linuss · July 29th, 2011, 03:32 PM

What's a "girlfriend" and how do I buy one?

ally99 · July 29th, 2011, 04:33 PM

Well, choosing a different verb would be a start...

Snake · July 29th, 2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Linuss

What's a "girlfriend" and how do I buy one?

you don't buy a girlfriend... you earn the right to be around them.

Linuss · July 29th, 2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Well, choosing a different verb would be a start...

Enslave?

miss_syn · July 29th, 2011, 05:04 PM

Let her pick what she likes/wants. You don't want to pick her gear and have her hate it because it's not comfy/itches/rubs/doesn't match/makes her look fat.

Most ladies' gear options have colors to choose from so you should be pretty safe.

ally99 · July 29th, 2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Linuss

Enslave?

Try again. 3rd time's a charm, hopefully. Otherwise, you're pretty much screwed. And no, not in the "girlfriend" kind of way.

Alex · July 29th, 2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Linuss

Enslave?

I'm not an expert, but I don't think you're getting warmer.

Johnnyscoots · July 29th, 2011, 05:35 PM

Me wears black or black/red. She wears black/pink. She insisted on keeping price down. Me buy her inexpesive jacket to go with stylish Z1R Tribal helmet size XXS. She says we too big to fit on Ninjette. We ride Spock (Vulcan 900 Custom). We spent 7 hours on Spock last weekend...in 98 degree heat. Honestly, she wears what she wants, but she is an ATGATT girl. Guess I found the right one, eh???

Johnny

Cazper · July 29th, 2011, 07:23 PM

Here's a pic of both of us on the bike... hers is mostly black/white with a couple little hints of pink... she's really not a girlie girl.

Linuss · July 29th, 2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Try again. 3rd time's a charm, hopefully. Otherwise, you're pretty much screwed. And no, not in the "girlfriend" kind of way.

Ummm...ummm... do I get a hint?

SSR · July 29th, 2011, 09:45 PM

Well, I bought all my gear to match my bike, but I think when I start buying gear for my friends (I don't have a girlfriend, but I do have 3 friends that are female that have ridden on the back), I'll buy gear that "accentuates" their features. Ie, make 'em look hot (without comprimising on safety). Girls don't look so hot with road rash.

Just hope none of them are reading this thread...

YORCHI · July 29th, 2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSR

Well, I bought all my gear to match my bike, but I think when I start buying gear for my friends (I don't have a girlfriend, but I do have 3 friends that are female that have ridden on the back), I'll buy gear that "accentuates" their features. Ie, make 'em look hot (without comprimising on safety). Girls don't look so hot with road rash.

Just hope none of them are reading this thread...

I'm sure my wife will pick something she feels safe and comfortable in and feels like it looks good as well...I'll post pics if she lets me...I'm still waiting for her to model the bike

Mr.E · July 29th, 2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Linuss

What's a "girlfriend" and how do I buy one?

You may find that motorcycles are a bit cheaper in the long run.

ally99 · July 30th, 2011, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Linuss

Ummm...ummm... do I get a hint?

Hopeless. Good luck with your purchase, I mean, enslavement, I mean...sigh.

ally99 · July 30th, 2011, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.E

You may find that motorcycles are a bit cheaper in the long run.

I guess that depends on the street corner where you find her....

...the motorcycle, of course!

YORCHI · July 30th, 2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Confused by that comment, but I started as a passenger on my hubby's bike. I liked at least having a say in my gear. I didn't know what to look for other than style, so we'd look at things together. He'd pick things for the safety features, and I'd choose from those.

I meant in order to avoid a fight, I wouldn't ask her to buy her own stuff. I'd buy it for her but she would be the one to pick and try everything on

bdavison · July 30th, 2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake

you don't buy a girlfriend... you earn the right to be around them.

You find a cute girl, hand her your keys, wallet, and watch. From then on she locks you up, spends your money, and demands your time. Congradulations you have a girlfriend.

YORCHI · July 30th, 2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bdavison

You find a cute girl, hand her your keys, wallet, and watch. From then on she locks you up, spends your money, and demands your time. Congradulations you have a girlfriend.

Why do we get ourselves in these situations?!

Linuss · July 30th, 2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Hopeless. Good luck with your purchase, I mean, enslavement, I mean...sigh.

I save lives for a living, I ride a motorcycle, I skydive, I play paintball and I'm tall. I don't need luck.

I just need MORE of it.

ally99 · July 30th, 2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Linuss

I save lives for a living, I ride a motorcycle, I skydive, I play paintball and I'm tall. I don't need luck.

I just need MORE of it.

Well, guess you didn't need to ask for our advice on how to buy a girlfriend either then, did you?

Gorilla25 · July 30th, 2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by YORCHI

Why do we get ourselves in these situations?!

can't live with em, can't live without em

but never been happier....7.5 years past already

can't believe it..haha...well, she is my fiance as of christmas...just gotta plan the wedding

ally99 · July 30th, 2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorilla25

can't live with em, can't live without em

...For what it's worth, we ladies say the same thing about you guys!

DarC · July 31st, 2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

OK, I'll bite. She gets whatever the heck she wants.

This is a corollary of rule #1 of long-term relationships.

This.

My wife picked her own gear colors. They happen to match, but it was her choice. I wouldn't have cared either way.

gfloyd2002 · August 1st, 2011, 01:57 AM

Dang, having read this whole thread about fashion color matching, I'm going to have to hang out in Tech Talk forums for a while to get my testosterone levels back up. But buy her whatever she wants. Multiple benefits there. 1) You don't have to talk about clothes colors and styles. 2) It will make her happy, which will make your life easier and make her more likely to want to ride. 3) She can't blame you for getting her insufficient gear when she gets hurt after falling off (well, she can and will, but it will be about your riding and not also about her gear.)

noob1220 · August 1st, 2011, 07:25 AM

my gear matches the bike (mostly white, with a little black and red), because even though I'm usually the passenger, I do get a chance to ride it by myself sometimes and I want to look good and color coordinated.

of course, my hubbys gear also matches the bike, so obviously i match him as well. for hubs' sake, i would hope that a long blonde ponytail sticking out the bottom of my helmet solidifies the fact that i am not a dude.

July 29th, 2011, 10:26 AM	#2
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July 29th, 2011, 10:34 AM	#4
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	My wifes gear is based more on girl colors. I think its a good thing because most will not usually question you manliness as long as the passenger colors indicate female. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

July 29th, 2011, 10:35 AM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	OK, I'll bite. She gets whatever the heck she wants. This is a corollary of rule #1 of long-term relationships. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 29th, 2011, 11:01 AM	#10
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	She should buy her own if she wants to ride __________________________________________________ blink-182

July 29th, 2011, 11:05 AM	#11
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Go pink!! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 29th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#1
YORCHI n00b Name: Jorge Location: Perris, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 581	Does your wife/gf have matching gear when riding as a passenger? My wife wants to start going on rides with me and I would love to take her but that means I have to buy her gear so she can be safe and legal. I don't know whether to get her pink stuff or something that matches mine and the bike. I have a blue Ninja and I have a black/blue/white jacket with a flat black helmet. All of my stuff matches the bike nicely but now she wants to come along and I don't know what to tell her about the gear. What do you guys do? Does your girl match you or the bike or does she just wear what she wants... __________________________________________________ Facebook YouTube #KCCO

July 29th, 2011, 10:41 AM	#6
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Get her chic gear, you dont want to be mistaken for having another dude on the back....especially one in matching gear.

July 29th, 2011, 03:32 PM	#15
C L ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 300 Posts: 162	www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrd6c_jvGzI

July 29th, 2011, 03:32 PM	#16
Linuss ninjette.org guru Name: Steve Location: DFW Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 294	What's a "girlfriend" and how do I buy one?

July 29th, 2011, 04:33 PM	#17
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Well, choosing a different verb would be a start... __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 29th, 2011, 05:04 PM	#20
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	Let her pick what she likes/wants. You don't want to pick her gear and have her hate it because it's not comfy/itches/rubs/doesn't match/makes her look fat. Most ladies' gear options have colors to choose from so you should be pretty safe.

July 29th, 2011, 05:35 PM	#23
Johnnyscoots Over 40 Ninjette Owner Name: John Location: Denver, Pa Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki VN900C (Black), 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Red/Two Bros. Slip on, 41 Tooth Rear Sprocket) Posts: 77	Me wears black or black/red. She wears black/pink. She insisted on keeping price down. Me buy her inexpesive jacket to go with stylish Z1R Tribal helmet size XXS. She says we too big to fit on Ninjette. We ride Spock (Vulcan 900 Custom). We spent 7 hours on Spock last weekend...in 98 degree heat. Honestly, she wears what she wants, but she is an ATGATT girl. Guess I found the right one, eh??? Johnny __________________________________________________ So Long, and Thanks for All The Fish! Vulcan 900 Custom: Cafe windscreen, OEM backrest and Lockable side cases!!!

July 29th, 2011, 07:23 PM	#24
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Here's a pic of both of us on the bike... hers is mostly black/white with a couple little hints of pink... she's really not a girlie girl. __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

July 29th, 2011, 09:45 PM	#26
SSR ninjette.org guru Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 398	Well, I bought all my gear to match my bike, but I think when I start buying gear for my friends (I don't have a girlfriend, but I do have 3 friends that are female that have ridden on the back), I'll buy gear that "accentuates" their features. Ie, make 'em look hot (without comprimising on safety). Girls don't look so hot with road rash. Just hope none of them are reading this thread... __________________________________________________ From here...to everywhere!

August 1st, 2011, 01:57 AM	#39
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Dang, having read this whole thread about fashion color matching, I'm going to have to hang out in Tech Talk forums for a while to get my testosterone levels back up. But buy her whatever she wants. Multiple benefits there. 1) You don't have to talk about clothes colors and styles. 2) It will make her happy, which will make your life easier and make her more likely to want to ride. 3) She can't blame you for getting her insufficient gear when she gets hurt after falling off (well, she can and will, but it will be about your riding and not also about her gear.) __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

August 1st, 2011, 07:25 AM	#40
noob1220 ninjette.org member Name: Valerie Location: south central PA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE White Posts: 58	my gear matches the bike (mostly white, with a little black and red), because even though I'm usually the passenger, I do get a chance to ride it by myself sometimes and I want to look good and color coordinated. of course, my hubbys gear also matches the bike, so obviously i match him as well. for hubs' sake, i would hope that a long blonde ponytail sticking out the bottom of my helmet solidifies the fact that i am not a dude.

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