58 Years Old and Still Riding: My Wife Hates My Motorcycle – A True Story (Posted by Rider Punkaj – Safar Sanskriti | 12 Dec 2025)

 

58 Years Old and Still Riding: My Wife Is Terrified of My Motorcycle

Hello friends,
My name is Punkaj. I am 58 years old, and I own a Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

Most people my age are planning retirement holidays or morning walks.
I am planning the next 500 km solo ride.

There is only one person in my life who gets genuinely scared every time I start the bike… my wife of 53 years.

She has never sat on any motorcycle. Not once.
Not on the old Activa, not on the Pulsar I owned in the 90s, and definitely not on the Meteor.

Whenever I put on my riding jacket, her first sentence is always the same:
“How many more days are you planning to risk your life?”

The Pre-Ride Drama (Same Script, Every Single Time)

1. Wife: “Where are you going this time?”
   Me: “Just 300–400 km, I’ll be back by evening.”
   Wife: “Liar. You always come home after midnight.”

2. Wife: “What if you run out of petrol in the middle of nowhere?”
   Me: “Tank is full.”
   Wife: “What if your phone dies?”
   Me: “Power bank is packed.”

3. Wife (voice cracking): “And if something happens to you…?”
   Me (smiling): “Then you’ll finally get peace and quiet at home.”
   Wife: “Shameless man!” 😂

Then she stands at the window and watches until I disappear around the corner.

Once I’m on the Road…

The moment the engine settles into its thump at 70 km/h, every worry disappears.
Just the wind, the warm sun, a roadside chai, and complete silence in my head.

Sometimes I wonder:
She is scared only because she loves me too much.
And I ride because… that’s when I feel most alive.

The Funniest (and Most Touching) Moment So Far

I once returned after a 9-day ride to Spiti Valley.
When I opened the door, my wife was crying.
I asked, “What happened?”
She said, “The house feels so empty without you…
but next time, don’t ever stop yourself from going. If you have to ride, just ride.”

That day I understood everything.

Are You Living the Same Story?

• Are you 50+ and still crazy about motorcycles?

• Does your family say “It’s time to stop”?

• Does your wife worry sick but never actually stops you?

If yes, drop a comment below.
Let me know I’m not riding alone.

Next post: “How I Bought a Himalayan 450 at 58 – And Survived the Family Drama”

Ride safe, ride long… and always come home to the ones who wait with fear in their hearts but love in their eyes. 🏍️❤️

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