Delivery & first ride...

[rbike_imp]

I have a unique story in that I got my bike delivered "twice". I purchased it in 2013, had all of the excitement QG and everyone else has experienced and stories told. That all happened while my wife was away - she has been _______ since my near fatal accident on my 750. Needles to say, it didn't go over well.

My CB had only 200 miles in its first few weeks, make that 2 years. Another long story I won't bother you with, but last Christmas I made a magnificent trade (deal with her) - I went through all of that excitement all over again as I am again riding with her reluctance, but I am. I got to relive even more so this time, all of that excitement, awe, and beauty a second time! I can't put that into words. With how the perma-grey options available (make that affordable) are in today's environment, I came to the realization, the answer has been sitting in my garage all this time in hibernation. The beauty, comfort , and pure magnificence of a ride being one out there is indescrible and some just don't ever get it. I am not _____ with them, they are just missing a wonderful opportunity in life.

I am now a much more offensive driver on the bike vs the car (totally defensive - polite) because I learned it is a 100% requirement (IMHO). You can not defer to a vehicle, you must take control of all situations when they present themselves. I will pass instead of being polite, I will not stay next to someone for any length of time, I will have the brights on, ... This is against my character, but I feel it is a requirement to stay alive when there is anyone else on the road near you except another bike!