Had an absolute blast

[SeaCat]

And I'm sure my supervisor will be absolutely pissed about it.

My Boss knows my plans about getting my Motorcycle Ticket on my liscence. She doesn't like it. She talked with one of the Unit Doctors who happens to ride. She wanted him to talk me out of it. (She also hates my smoking cigars and having a beard, but then again she would also prefer that I was female, ignorant and happy to work at slave wages.)

The M.D. showed up today to talk with me. He rode his bike in. We talked for a bit and he was surprised at my answers. He had expected me to go to the D.M.V., pick up a learners permit and buy a sport bike. Oh hell no, I'm going to the safe riders course next weekend and looking at small cruisers.

After a bit of talking we went out to the garage where he had parked his bike. It turns out to be the exact bike I'm looking at, just a few years newer. (Honda Shadow 750.) We looked it over and then he handed me his gear, including helmet and told me to check it out in the parking lot.

Man this bike fits me like a glove, and is better handling than I thought it would be. I'm completely hooked.

Then he tells me that he'll help me look for one like his, just a bit less pricey. He also tells me he and his wife are looking for another couple to do some riding with, so when I finally get my bike I'll have an experienced rider to play with.

OH my boss is going to be pissed when she finds out.

Cat

 

[Guest]

You're such a rebel.

I love it.

 

[rgraham666]

Snicker.

The best laid plans of mice and supervisors go aft agley.

 

[ms.read]

awesome, you must tell me the details of you getting your motorcycle liscense how you felt the training was and all that, good luck!

 

[starrkers]

Dang, that's a real shame.

 

[MagicaPractica]

Then he tells me that he'll help me look for one like his, just a bit less pricey. He also tells me he and his wife are looking for another couple to do some riding with, so when I finally get my bike I'll have an experienced rider to play with.

OH my boss is going to be pissed when she finds out.

Cat

Just remember this little peice of advice, the bigger peice of metal always wins. Doesn't matter if you have the right of way. Look out for yourself.

 

[amicus]

I moto'd my little Honda from London to Paris and Brussels and Amsterdam and Heidleberg and Zurich and Genoa and Barcelona, then gave it to a little Spanish girl with big brown eyes.

Haven't ridden since...found better ways of catching bugs other than using my teeth.

Chuckles....

Amicus...

 

[Iconoclast99]

Just remember this little peice of advice, the bigger peice of metal always wins. Doesn't matter if you have the right of way. Look out for yourself.

Quite right. For a rider right of weight is far more important than right of way.

And left turns, by you or by the car across from you, are worth a second, third and fourth look before you proceed.

SIPDE - Scan, Interpret, Predict, Decide, Execute

Iconoclast

 

[SlickTony]

I hope you get a good bike, and that you'll be safe with it.

 

[fifty5]

Snicker.

The best laid plans of mice and supervisors go aft agley.

"gang" Rob, not "go"! <sighs deeply>

Cat - great on all counts! I did the bike thing a while ago - and survived. They have in common with a big truck the satisfaction of doing well what THAT sort of vehicle does. Come to think about it, that actually goes for any vehicle: land, sea, or air - and most are dangerous if you don't pilot them well.

Enjoy riding!

 

[SeaCat]

Thanks all.

I'm looking forward to the Safe Riders Course. It should be interesting and informative at the least.

As for the safe riding. Well I am often accused of being too conservative in my driving. I also have absolutely no interest in speed. I also have no interest in looking cool. (I am a firm believer in riding armor and helmets. My jacket is an old Heine Garrick Horse Hide with an Armadillo and my helmet is a full face.) Not to mention the style of bike I'm interested is not designed for speed.

Cat

 

[jomar]

Cool. Do him a favor and buy his bike at an excellent price. He really wants a new one.