Quote Originally Posted by WackyT
Strum, what's your motorcycling history? How long have you ridden, and on what bikes? That's quite a lot of bike you pointed out if this'll be your first.

I've ridden now for 20 years. I started off on a Suzuki GS500, then to a Suzuki GS850, then to my current bike, a Suzuki VS1400 Intruder. I've had her since 1995, and have ridden her almost coast to coast in the U.S., and through England, Wales, and Scotland while I was stationed in England.
Not counting my Raleigh or Schwinn, I would say no more than five minutes. I was born during the day, but it wasn't yesterday - I'm not foolish enough to think that I can climb on that bike and start a biking journey. Besides I look at the price and start thinking how many guitars and amps that money would buy.

The safety issue is a concern, but from the standpoint of a-hole people behind the wheel. When I was teaching my kids how to drive a car, I stressed the importance of giving motorcycles and bike cycles space.

Jimi also brings up a good point - where you ride.

The Harley - only a dream.