I have always loved motorcycles and wanted to ride on one, and someday learn to ride alone. My now-husband started taking me on rides when we were dating and engaged, and at the beginning of this year we bought an R6 of our own :) Can’t wait to learn to ride solo! 5 months ago
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How I did it: First i started off with a little monkey bike to get to work because the buses were few and far between and i think despite it being not very powerful I caught the bug for bikes i wanted bigger and faster bikes and i went on from there. Read how I did it… 5 months ago
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How I did it: Well, I added it to my list and kind of talked about it with Dreamer. I don't think I ever officially asked Batt if he'd take me out for a ride, but the word got back to him.
It took a long time for the weather to shape up for a few good days in a row. Batt and Dreamer went out yesterday, and then Batt took me out today. It's Memorial Day in the States, so a holiday for me. Dreamer has rehearsal today, so I didn't steal any of her bike time. ;)
Other than that, hopped on the back of the bike and went! First we went on a short spin through town, then went for a longer ride. I was a little tense, especially at first, but I really got into the grove. I didn't panic, and it wasn't as scary as I thought it was going to be. Not my strapped in and surrounded by a car freaked me out a little bit at first. I got used to it pretty quick.
Accelerating is actually kind of fun--Batt was kind enough to give me warnings at first to hold on tighter. The turns might've been the hardest part for me to relax during. Dreamer told me to lean with him and I thought "oh, no big deal" but my instinct is certainly to lean away from the turn. I had to keep reminding myself to lean with him (which did get easier as we went)
Read how I did it… 8 months ago
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Batt & I have a motorcycle “date” planned for today… sometime. On Saturday night I got some tips from Dreamer7787 on how to be a good passenger.
High on the list were to just hold on to his side (no death grip/ strangle hold bear-hug style) and to lean with him on turns. And of course wear the right safety gear. Thanks for letting me borrow your helmet and jacket, D!! :oD
I’m a little bit nervous/anxious. I like security, safety, and control…I certainly won’t have control today, but that’s probably a good thing. It’ll be a trust exercise for me. :) Hopefully all goes well and I love it. 8 months ago
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