Seat Time

by Sharon
(Amherst, Ohio)

That is all I can say. The more seat time the better. Each ride I learn more and relax more.I got a new 2007 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100cc as I am a big girl and did not want to be buying up in 6 months... I now look for excuses to ride for the seat time....maybe a trip into town to return a T-shirt...experience with lights and traffic. Just to the kids to pick up the rent, more experience with kids and dogs running here and there...always watching, riding as if I am invisible. Working all the controls so I get familiar with their placement on the handle bars. I find I enjoy my solo rides a little more than following my husband as I am not trying so hard to keep up and watching for his turn signals and trying to keep a safe but close distance...all important but I have the rest of my life to hone these skills. Take a safety course...mine is scheduled next month, I have been riding 3 weeks today and look forward to learning how to handle in curves, sudden stops, etc. I wish I had learned sooner as menopause is wreaking havoc on my brain skills and hot flashes all suited up is well....you know ladies! So get that bike and like the one link I clicked on recently said.... Just do it! I do demand one thing of myself and hubby...before we can ride we have to walk or work out.....one needs to be fit for the long hauls and I am already planning a trip to Denver, CO to see my daughter. Won't she be surprized when her hot motorcycle mama drives up on her bike! :)