Summer project

D1STORT1ON

Shared on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 04:14

Came into some money recently and decided that I'd get a motorcycle and learn to ride. I've always wanted one, always looked at bikers wishing I could ride too, but time, money, space, and thinking about it never really came all together at once until now. Too bad it's so late in life, but better late than never! I should have done this when I was in my twenties, but then, I don't know if I would have survived it since back then I tended to drive much faster than I do now.

 

I took the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course and got my license by passing the test.  Went riding with a couple of experienced riders who gave me tips and helped me through getting on the real roads.  I've got a Yamaha R6, 2008 Special Edition the dealer had marked down since it was last year's model. Now I'm hooked. I love this thing. Rides like a dream, corners and handles great. It's a beautiful bike and I just love riding it. I just want to ride it everywhere now. Anyway, don't have many pictures yet, but here's me at the MSF class and one with the bike.

 


Comments

Buzz's picture
Submitted by Buzz on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 06:59
Sweet bike.
ATC_1982's picture
Submitted by ATC_1982 on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 07:48
Enjoy the ride
CMA's picture
Submitted by CMA on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 08:50
I love bikes, my family hates them. My mother in law has been a nurse for about 20 years and calls them donor-cycles. You bike looks awesome, have fun and be safeish.
CMA's picture
Submitted by CMA on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 08:51
and by you I mean "your" bike looks awesome
br1ckt0p's picture
Submitted by br1ckt0p on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 08:57
MSF courses are a good investment for proficient motorcycling. After you get good and accustomed to your bike you should take the advanced course. Keep that shiny side up, and beware of squids :)
char's picture
Submitted by char on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 09:02
Very cool D. Never worry about it being “too late”. Just have lots of fun and stay safe. Ummm you’re only in your forties. The only difference now, is you’re a lot smarter = safe and safe is good…lol I think you’ll enjoy you’re new bike more now and what a nice gift to give yourself. Have fun!
BalekFekete's picture
Submitted by BalekFekete on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 09:49
I'm not one who usually likes the sports bikes, but that does look pretty slick.

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