My thoughts....

You did not discuss your plans with your wife before you started taking the classes. Your decision was made without consulting her. She is hurt, angry and scared.

There are some issues that arise where one party's decision is made and is not changing. You and your wife may have found one of these issues. She is thinking about her family, including you, her future and possible expenses. You are thinking about doing a fun activity you have waned to do. Maybe you should put your desires on the back burner for a while until your children are grown, your bills are paid and your wife has less to worry about.

I know a number of people who used to ride. They either experienced accidents and/or know people who did and vow never to ride again. I also know a woman who worked in a hospital with a trauma unit. She said that after what she saw in that unit she would never let her son ride a motorcycle no matter what. I used to know another woman who's husband took the riding lessons, and bought a bike. As soon as he got his license he decided to go for a ride, He got on the bike, rode about 1/4 block and got hit by a car. He was laid up for almost a year. She sold the bike.

Think about what you are doing and be sure you want to risk all that is at stake before you move ahead. Is it worth it?