When I was in 8th grade, my parents surprised us with a Dirt bike for an early Christmas Present. It was a crf230f Trail bike. Hundred of hours later, two broken bones, and 6 years later. I decided I want a motorcycle I could ride on the streets.
It started off rocky. My parents were fully against it, I didn't have much money, and have never been on the streets besides a few stints with my dirt bike. I saved up money to take a MSF course; I passed it easily, missed one question on my written and got a perfect score on my driving test. Couple of days later I got my 'M' endorsement on my license, and that started my journey to actually purchasing a motorcycle. My parents started backing my idea of wanting a motorcycle and said they'll help me with getting it. I was shocked, but I knew they'd eventually be fine with it. I have learn if you want to get your parents to back you, you must show you are dedicated and actually will be responsible with it.
I still don't have a motorcycle, but mainly it's because I'm trying to find insurance. Insurance should be a lot cheaper than it currently is. I find the pricing is ridiculous, but it doesn't help I'm under 25 and it's a sports bike.
I think I have found the helmet I want, but now I think I want new gloves and waterproof pants. I am pricing all of this at roughly $250. Helmet is $130, Gloves probably around $40-50, and Pants around $100. I might get cheaper gloves and I probably won't get pants for a few weeks or maybe a month. I already have a Jacket, and gloves that will last until I get some more specific riding gloves. I believe in always wearing protective gear, because you don't know when something bad will happen.
This has been a long journey and I hope I can eventually fill my void of not owning my own bike. Until than, I will always remember riding the Honda Rebel at the MSF course, or riding my dirt bike all day every chance I could.
I can take Ride a motorcycle off my Bucket list. Next stop, buying one.
Bucket List 16: Ride a Motorcycle
It started off rocky. My parents were fully against it, I didn't have much money, and have never been on the streets besides a few stints with my dirt bike. I saved up money to take a MSF course; I passed it easily, missed one question on my written and got a perfect score on my driving test. Couple of days later I got my 'M' endorsement on my license, and that started my journey to actually purchasing a motorcycle. My parents started backing my idea of wanting a motorcycle and said they'll help me with getting it. I was shocked, but I knew they'd eventually be fine with it. I have learn if you want to get your parents to back you, you must show you are dedicated and actually will be responsible with it.
I still don't have a motorcycle, but mainly it's because I'm trying to find insurance. Insurance should be a lot cheaper than it currently is. I find the pricing is ridiculous, but it doesn't help I'm under 25 and it's a sports bike.
I think I have found the helmet I want, but now I think I want new gloves and waterproof pants. I am pricing all of this at roughly $250. Helmet is $130, Gloves probably around $40-50, and Pants around $100. I might get cheaper gloves and I probably won't get pants for a few weeks or maybe a month. I already have a Jacket, and gloves that will last until I get some more specific riding gloves. I believe in always wearing protective gear, because you don't know when something bad will happen.
This has been a long journey and I hope I can eventually fill my void of not owning my own bike. Until than, I will always remember riding the Honda Rebel at the MSF course, or riding my dirt bike all day every chance I could.
I can take Ride a motorcycle off my Bucket list. Next stop, buying one.
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