Somewhat new
Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 5:11 am
I guess you can say I'm a new biker since it's been 20 yrs. since I rode a Honda cmt 400 across L.A. frwys. wearing no helmet, while donning flip flops, and a tank top shirt. (I guess it just wasn't my time to go yet) Previous to that, I also owned a couple of small dirt bikes and and Honda 450.
And, despite the wise admonitions of experienced riders, I went out and bought a torque monster Suzuki SV1000. Voices in my head kept repeating, "Bigger is better."
When I saddled up for the first time it was with much trepidation. Or should I say: I was scared to death. But I wasn't going to let fear rule over me. Expecially after paying $8500.
I know now, after some hair-raising trial and error, a smaller bike would probably have been a safer route to take, but knowing my limits and staying true to them has kept me safe so far.
I'm also obsessed when it comes to protective gear. Maybe that comes with age. I don't relish pain in any form. I cringe when I see riders wearing T-shirts and shorts while splitting lanes at 40 mph in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It's usually the young and invincible among us. (I was one)
In conclusion, I love the look and power of my SV, but am conscious of my limitations and the inherent dangers around me every time I saddle up.
P.S. I dig this site!
And, despite the wise admonitions of experienced riders, I went out and bought a torque monster Suzuki SV1000. Voices in my head kept repeating, "Bigger is better."
When I saddled up for the first time it was with much trepidation. Or should I say: I was scared to death. But I wasn't going to let fear rule over me. Expecially after paying $8500.
I know now, after some hair-raising trial and error, a smaller bike would probably have been a safer route to take, but knowing my limits and staying true to them has kept me safe so far.
I'm also obsessed when it comes to protective gear. Maybe that comes with age. I don't relish pain in any form. I cringe when I see riders wearing T-shirts and shorts while splitting lanes at 40 mph in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It's usually the young and invincible among us. (I was one)
In conclusion, I love the look and power of my SV, but am conscious of my limitations and the inherent dangers around me every time I saddle up.
P.S. I dig this site!