Well my dad got a motorcycle. I got my permit and took it for a ride. I have to tell you that it is one of the coolest things I've ever done. I've heard people talk about the freedom of riding on two wheels. I never knew what they meant until I took one for a spin.
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The bike is a Harley Davidson Sportster Roadster XL1200. It isn't a huge cruiser, or a small crotch rocket. It is in the middle. It has enough power to tackle the hills and valleys around our house, it's comfortable enough to accomodate the rider and an occasional passenger, and just loud enough to make you know you are riding a bike, but not too loud that the dog goes insane. |
I'm new to this thing called riding, but from what I've experienced of it, I really enjoy it. To paraphrase what I read somewhere: "If the sun's out, you get warm, if it rains you get wet, when someone is cutting the grass you smell it."
The act of riding makes you feel free, you are out in the open, fresh air. It's like flying without leaving the ground.
I believe learning to ride a motorcycle makes you a better more aware driver in general. Riding a bike requires you to be constantly alert and aware of what is around you. You have to keep both hands on the handlebars and use effort to work the bike. You are shifting, leaning, balancing. In short you become a part of the device you are sitting on.
You can drive a car half asleep or while putting on makeup. Many people drive cars mostly distracted because they don't have to be in complete control.
And, oh yes, the Motorcyclists wave. I'll talk about that some other time.
Posted by psugrad98 at July 16, 2007 07:29 AM | TrackBack
