redbarron77 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Now please remember that I haven't ridden a bike since '92...wife agreed to the purchase of a bike at the end of the year, but this '05 Honda Shadow Aero showed up on Craigslist at such a great price....So I picked it up a couple of weekends ago. Last week, put myself on the waitlist for the Motorcycle Safety Course, and was able to get in!Went this past weekend, and had a GREAT time! Met a bunch of wonderful people who love riding(as much as everyone here).Found out that some of the old "skilz" are still there...cornering is not a problem...no chicken strips will reside on MY bike! I never remember having to do U-Turns....or I was never really good at them and blanked out the memory....apparently my center of gravity has shifted since I'm twice the man was was in '92 (literally, I used to weight 120 when I was in the Army, now over 200).The instructors pounded home the importance of being prepared and having all the right equipment, and practicing your skills as often as possible.Now, for everyone who considers taking the course, check out all the information for the gear necessary for the class. Remember to have plenty of rest, bring a cooler with drinks and food to the range....a chair would be a good idea too....keep an eye on the weather to have the appropriate rain gear...but whatever happens, but please, if you are going to be out in the sun, REMEMBER THE PHUCKING SUNSCREEN!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Decaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 DecafCongrats on finishing the course Ed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 The red on your neck is coming in quite nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Kinda what i look like right now after riding sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 it's now starting the shedding phase....there's nothing sexier than an old, fat, computer nerd rubbing his face on the wall trying to shed out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGTL GRL Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Nice ride...of course I'm biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 That is funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I give up trying to guess people's ages. I though you were some old fart popping Viagra like they were pez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I am an old fart, but skip the Viagra....that will just cause chaffing and keep me from rolling over in my sleep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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