at least wannahdawg seen the "errors" of his way.... I looked at Honda's but, my husband said I'd have to park it in the street..... so, I bought a Harley..... I also liked the Triumph "Speedmaster"... it was a sweet bike....

 

I bought the bike. Then I went and got my temps. Then the HD was delivered and sat in my garage for about 4 days. Then a buddy came over and made me sit on it and walk it down the alley. I started it up and went down the street. The first time I ever rode. I drove around the neighborhood for about 10 minutes. The next morning I went around the neighborhood for about 10 minutes... got brave and went to the bank and then and got a haircut. Later that day I went out for 15 trip to my brothers.
400 miles later I was in Riders Edge.

 

I bought the bike. Then I went and got my temps. Then the HD was delivered and sat in my garage for about 4 days. Then a buddy came over and made me sit on it and walk it down the alley. I started it up and went down the street. The first time I ever rode. I drove around the neighborhood for about 10 minutes. The next morning I went around the neighborhood for about 10 minutes... got brave and went to the bank and then and got a haircut. Later that day I went out for 15 trip to my brothers.
400 miles later I was in Riders Edge.

 

I'm another dirt bike guy... had a couple of Hondas as a kid, including the super cool trail 50, which I'll bet I put 100,000 miles on. Actually still have in in boxes in my basement just waiting for my son to get a little older.

I'll also agree that dirt riding shows you all sorts of stuff that you just can't learn on the road... has saved my butt more than once.

Anyway, had some time between the dirt and the road, XLOCD I hear ya on the parents not liking road bikes!

Rode many friends road bikes, then bought a Yamaha 400, then an Suzuki SV650s, then my Sportster.

- Jerm

 

back in middle70's got on my boyfriend semi-chopped 350 honda rode in the backyard turned too sharp went over. got married husband bought 500 suzuki tall and heavy azz bike got permit rode to work a few times had kids. 25 yrs. later left husband got a buell came back to husband [sm=kissykissy.gif] got a honda thenmy 1200and the ride continues... (self learner)

 

Wow budder! That was kinda trippy!!

 

I learned on a Ruttman Uglys when I was 5 years old. Then I had a 1970 Honda xr-75, countless other dirtbikes and motorcross bikes. The best instruction I've ever had was on a race track. I took a rider safety course once and left early to prevent death from boredom. Put your kids on a motorcross track, thats where you'll find the best riders in the world.

 

Had my bike delivered, did a s***load of figure 8's in the backyard until I felt comfortable enough to take it on the road. Almost crashed into a rock wall, though. I don't recommend it.

 

honda 70 when i was 7 years old. man that was a long time ago. whoever started this post thanks for reminding me that i am getting old. lol

 

I think it was an old Honda XL75. My buddy taught me in his back yard. We used to ride in circles all day. Then I mainly taught myself after purchasing my Rebel 250 several years later.

Funny how I started on an XL... and I'm still on an XL today!