Motorcycle safety, musings and more.
About a month ago, I bought a 2016 Yamaha FZ-07. It's the first motorcycle I've bought from a dealership, the second I've bought this year, the third in my garage, and the fourth I've owned. People always say that after you get one motorcycle, …
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I wish someone had explained to me how much work it takes to become a good rider. I mean, a truly good rider who is adequately prepared for any situation they might encounter on the road. I knew it wouldn’t happen overnight, but all anyone ever said …
[Read more...] about How I Learned to Challenge Myself to Become a Better Rider
If you ask riders about how they got into riding, a lot of them will tell you that it started at an early age. My boyfriend knew since he was six. And that’s awesome. When he was able to buy his first bike, he took the safety course and (carefully) …
[Read more...] about Why Your First Bike Should be a Scooter
Hey, it’s good to see you again! This is the last part in my “How I Learned to Ride” series, in which I finally get a motorcycle of my own (finally!). If you’re just joining, you might want to read the Introduction and parts I and II. I have a …
[Read more...] about How I Learned to Ride Part III: I Think I Smell a Rat
Hello again! This is second part in my “How I Learned to Ride” series. Here’s links to the introduction and part one. After we both got our motorcycle licenses in November 2014, my boyfriend J bought a very pretty Royal Enfield G5 Bullet, and he …
[Read more...] about How I Learned to Ride Part II: The Year of the Scooter
