Hey guys,
After buying my first bike ever--a 2000 model GS a couple of weeks ago-- this newbie enjoyed his best day yet at the helm.
A friend and I toured some beautiful farmland areas--brimming with curves and twists and extra long stretches without lights or stop signs. I felt like I was in heaven while realizing ... THIS is what biking is all about--and this is what bikers really crave. I asbolutely loved it. It was a wonderful day under a beautiful blue sky and warm temps.
By day's end, I had put 160 miles on the odo. Don't know if I'll ever match today's rush, but I sure hope so.
Happy riding!
Steve in Michigan
I spent the better part of my first summer riding in farmland, I really enjoyed it. I still enjoy it. And I like finding new places to ride. Yup, I think that's what the better part of motorcycling is all about.
One word of caution: watch out for mud/cowpies/slow moving farm equipment.
ps. What's your approximate age? My freshman roomate at MTU was from Royal Oak. His name is Justin Meister, I believe he is 23 like me. We were a bit of an odd pairing, but it worked out well
hi guy,
don't know justin. i'm old enough to be his dad, though--51.
how late in the year do you ride up there in MN?
I'm not sure yet, just moved here in January. The past couple years I have been riding til around Thanksgiving, though by that time of the year that was only on short trips to school and sporadic nice days.
sounds great! i put my first 5 miles on tonight. can't wait to rack up some more.
that is what motorcycling is all about. :cheers:
Quote from: baco99 on July 16, 2006, 07:27:43 PM
sounds great! i put my first 5 miles on tonight. can't wait to rack up some more.
Noob!
(I just put my 40th mile on...)
Glad you had fun--and you're right, a good set of twisties is one of motorcycling's best rewards. The better you get, the better IT gets. So yeah, you'll likely experience the same rush again, if not moreso.