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.   

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.