My first riding season has come to end and a few thoughts have come into my brain. First thought is i should have bought a bike years ago, so many miles lost. I can't go back in time so I will continue looking forward.
Total mileage in my first year is 12, 320 kms. I have no idea what that is in miles. No crashes, no drops or tickets. I got pulled over twice, once for a "license check" and once for a warning about hanging off the side of my bike while cornering.
Some things I learned:
1. When stopped at a light or in traffic watch my mirrors so you can see who's about to hit you.
2. Always assume cagers will do the wrong thing at the worst time
3. Racing is for the track
4. Look where I put my foot down, rocks move and gum does not come off easily
5. Earplugs and Advil double my range
6. Never engage in oil threads
It's been a great season with many more to come, I met some great people, rode some great roads, and smashed a lot of bugs. This winter can not end soon enough, those of you lucky enough to live in the south enjoy the rest of the winter, ride safe and know that I am jealous of your extended season.
Special thanks to bobski for the mini tour of Kelowna and the sight of two FZ6Rs in go fast blue parked side by side and another thanks to xtrawild for the sliders (still haven't used em!):canada:
Total mileage in my first year is 12, 320 kms. I have no idea what that is in miles. No crashes, no drops or tickets. I got pulled over twice, once for a "license check" and once for a warning about hanging off the side of my bike while cornering.
Some things I learned:
1. When stopped at a light or in traffic watch my mirrors so you can see who's about to hit you.
2. Always assume cagers will do the wrong thing at the worst time
3. Racing is for the track
4. Look where I put my foot down, rocks move and gum does not come off easily
5. Earplugs and Advil double my range
6. Never engage in oil threads
It's been a great season with many more to come, I met some great people, rode some great roads, and smashed a lot of bugs. This winter can not end soon enough, those of you lucky enough to live in the south enjoy the rest of the winter, ride safe and know that I am jealous of your extended season.
Special thanks to bobski for the mini tour of Kelowna and the sight of two FZ6Rs in go fast blue parked side by side and another thanks to xtrawild for the sliders (still haven't used em!):canada: