If wishes were horses...
If wishes were horses...
I could probably sell my horse for a motorcycle.
Hey there! I've always wanted a motorcycle but always lived in places that they aren't practical year-round. So it became a toss-up between reliable transportation year-round (a car ) or not. And since I live in Colorado Springs, CO where the transportation system is the most terrible I've ever personally seen...well, the car won.
As it stands I am still unable to also afford the motorcycle. Or even the Basic Riders Course. I can probably afford pretty good gloves. >_> However, in the meantime it seemed like a good idea to read up on advice about gear, tips, etc.
One thing that sucks so far is how short I am though. I've read the SBL and know that I'm not completely limited in my bike choices, but still...it's sad. I top out at 4'11". I think it's actually 4'11.5" but that just looks mentally challenged.
Oh well, I'll have to get over it, right? Anyway, that's my intro. Guess I'll go lurk a little more.
Hey there! I've always wanted a motorcycle but always lived in places that they aren't practical year-round. So it became a toss-up between reliable transportation year-round (a car ) or not. And since I live in Colorado Springs, CO where the transportation system is the most terrible I've ever personally seen...well, the car won.
As it stands I am still unable to also afford the motorcycle. Or even the Basic Riders Course. I can probably afford pretty good gloves. >_> However, in the meantime it seemed like a good idea to read up on advice about gear, tips, etc.
One thing that sucks so far is how short I am though. I've read the SBL and know that I'm not completely limited in my bike choices, but still...it's sad. I top out at 4'11". I think it's actually 4'11.5" but that just looks mentally challenged.
Oh well, I'll have to get over it, right? Anyway, that's my intro. Guess I'll go lurk a little more.
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Ashiblue.
Don't despair - I too am short just over 5' with short legs and the Rebel fits me perfectly. It's been a joy learning to ride on it. You'll find the perfect bike for you too when the time comes. Enjoy your "lurking"!
Don't despair - I too am short just over 5' with short legs and the Rebel fits me perfectly. It's been a joy learning to ride on it. You'll find the perfect bike for you too when the time comes. Enjoy your "lurking"!
2007 Honda Rebel (ours)
2006 Honda Shadow VLX (mine)
2006 CBR 1000 (hubby's)
2006 Honda Shadow VLX (mine)
2006 CBR 1000 (hubby's)
Well, I am excited about a bike, even if my landlord (who is something of a second mother to me) is like, "I'll be worried. Don't do it!" Haha...
As for being short, I'll just have to uh...get over myself? Something to that effect. /sigh
Back to lurking/posting quasi-helpful comments.
Oh...and I think I forgot to mention that I am a girl/female/woman/non-male. Haha, you guys must've thought that I was a really short guy. Or guess correctly.
As for being short, I'll just have to uh...get over myself? Something to that effect. /sigh
Back to lurking/posting quasi-helpful comments.
Oh...and I think I forgot to mention that I am a girl/female/woman/non-male. Haha, you guys must've thought that I was a really short guy. Or guess correctly.
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