Archive for July, 2008

New Wheels

This is somewhat off-topic. But I’ve been thinking about getting a motorcycle for a number of years. And with the high price of gasoline, this seemed to be the right time. I did quite a bit of research, both on the internet and talking to a number of experienced riders. Then I enrolled myself in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation sponsored Beginner Rider’s Course. This course was excellent, in every way – lot’s of personal riding instruction, time on the motorcycle and relative course work. I tried hard to match the type of bike to my intended use, and ended up …