My wife got a shot

[SeaCat]

Today I decided to drag the bike out and do a bit of riding. I had to get some gas in the tank, and there were some errands that needed to be run. Instead of taking the car I grabbed the bike and my gear. What the hell, I have it and want to ride it.

I geared up and fired up the bike. My wife got this shot as I got ready to head out.

Total mileage was less than 20 miles but it was all around town. You know that kind of driving I'm talking about. Lot's of stops and starts. Plenty of turns including those away from the stop lines. The bike handled flawlessly and I found myself relaxing even more than before. I can do this and have fun while doing it. Even the jackass who decided to make a left turn from the straight lane, right in front of me didn't phase me. I had seen his head swiveling and expected him to do something stupid. In fact I paused for just a second before taking off to give him some room and time. When he cranked the wheel over I was already grabbing the brake and pulling my turn a bit tighter, not even a pucker and off I went.

Yes the idiots are out there and I watch for them. There is a statement that many riders use; "Ride like you're invisible."

Cat

 

[Ǽltya]

*relief*

At first glance I thought you said your wife got shot.

Nice pic.

 

[cloudy]

nice bike.

 

[glynndah]

Nice, SeaCat, although I was momentarily concerned about what kind of shot your wife had to get.

 

[Guest]

Nice.



Yeah, I was thinking - tetanus? Wha-?

 

[kendo1]

You look human.



Kind of.

Maybe one day I'll get back on a bike.

 

[cloudy]

You look human.



Kind of.

Maybe one day I'll get back on a bike.

I've got one you can ride. The catch is...you have to take me with you.

 

[kendo1]

I've got one you can ride. The catch is...you have to take me with you.

In my dreams.

 

[EveAnna]

Nice bike.

I also wondered what kind of shot your wife had got.

 

[SeaCat]

Here's a closer and better shot. I'm not quite human in this shot.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj79/Seacat_01/Edbike2.jpg


Cat

 

[sereneone4u]

Nice bike and shot.

 

[cloudy]

Here's a closer and better shot. I'm not quite human in this shot.

Cat

You look fine to me. Love the ponytail.

 

[rgraham666]

I've got one you can ride. The catch is...you have to take me with you.

In my dreams.

Mine too.

 

[SeaCat]

nice bike.

Wanna ride? Notice the nice wide pillion seat, designed just for a passenger.

Cat

 

[cloudy]

Wanna ride? Notice the nice wide pillion seat, designed just for a passenger.

Cat

anytime you're ready.

 

[SeaCat]

*relief*

At first glance I thought you said your wife got shot.

Nice pic.

Thanks.

If my wife had been shot you would have seen a death notice.

Cat

 

[SeaCat]

Nice, SeaCat, although I was momentarily concerned about what kind of shot your wife had to get.

Rabies??????????

Cat

 

[SeaCat]

anytime you're ready.

Give me a call, or do I have to come get you?

You my dear are always welcome at Casa Gato. (As is one other here.)

Cat

 

[jomar]

I don't know anything about bikes, but the engine is bigger than I visualized when you were talking about getting one.

And aren't you supposed to tuck the ponytail through the hole in the back of the helmet for safety reasons?

 

[SeaCat]

I don't know anything about bikes, but the engine is bigger than I visualized when you were talking about getting one.

And aren't you supposed to tuck the ponytail through the hole in the back of the helmet for safety reasons?

LOLOLOL

If there was a hole in the back of the helmet I would.

As it was the other day I was cruising down the road with the sun to my left. (West.) I glanced to my right and saw my shadow. I could see my hair flowing out behind my helmet. It looked like a damned cloud. Kind of cool though.

It's a pain in the ass when I get home and brush my hair out. It's filled with knots. I've tried keeping my pony tail under my jacket it's long enough but it just doesn't work. It keeps pulling my head back and is more than a little uncomfortable. (Have your wife grab the hair on the back of your head and keep pulling it as you drive.)

I may just have to cut my hair, but I don't see that.

I originaly grew it to donate it to locks of love. (I may still do that.) Unfortunately I have grown used to my long hair. I lie the way it makes me look. It's different in my career field and sets me apart. (Not neccasarily a good thing.) Hell it's even caused one person to call into question my sexuality. (They didn't know me.)

It also causes a bit of jealosy (sp) with some of my co-workers. My hair is longer than many of my female co-workers and they don't like it. (It's also nicer.)

Cat

 

[glynndah]

... It's a pain in the ass when I get home and brush my hair out. It's filled with knots. I've tried keeping my pony tail under my jacket it's long enough but it just doesn't work. It keeps pulling my head back and is more than a little uncomfortable. (Have your wife grab the hair on the back of your head and keep pulling it as you drive.)...

Cat

Braiding it might help. I'm not sure where that falls in the "masculinity" spectrum, though.

 

[DesertPirate]

Braiding it might help. I'm not sure where that falls in the "masculinity" spectrum, though.

Check out NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, hasn't had a haircut since the early 90s. A superstitious thing since he broke his leg after his last one. His wife braids it and they ride bikes too! No question about him.

 

[Vermilion]

*relief*

At first glance I thought you said your wife got shot.

Nice pic.

me too! lol

Thank goodness I was wrong.

And you look *nothing* like I imagined...

x
V

 

[Vermilion]

Braiding it might help. I'm not sure where that falls in the "masculinity" spectrum, though.

Manly, like a warrior's queue (sp?).

Do one of those funky 5-strand braids and tie the end with a leather thong - rockin'

x
V

 

[TxRad]

The hair is an easy thing. Braid it or use a half dozen small rubber bands down it. Since I can't braid my own I use the rubber bands.

Just a suggestion. When you add your windshield think about adding a light bar to the front forks below the head light. They also have a place to mount your turn signal lights better. The extra lights plus their width makes you easier to see from the front. Adding a high intensity tail light/brake light helps in the rear.

Those handle bars definitely need to come back some. They make a 1" X 1" riser that will help. You might try rolling the bars down a little for now. They look a little high. Your arms should be slightly lower than your shoulder when you are sitting comfortably.

When you get up to speed enough to ride the wife you might want to invest in a set of adjustable rear shocks. Adjust them up for two and down for one.

Nice ride by the way.