Posted by Gerry McDonald on May 19, 2001 at 03:08:29:
In Reply to: First ride on the street in 22 years posted by Jeff Harris on May 15, 2001 at 23:45:48:
Me too Jeff. It's been 25 years. Gave them up when we started raising a family and made a personal vow not to rise again until they were grown up. I blinked and they were grown up. All the time when I was away from riding I still dreamed about it. So many great memories. For me it was a cross between riding a horse and flying an airplane. Unique joy .. and almost impossible to let go of. Our kids are grown now, and I am far from being too old to ride ... compared to some I am still, 'youthfull' ... atleast in spirit. I took the course at a local college, just as a refresher, went shopping, and bought a peach of a bike, a 1988 Suzuki LS650 lovingly cared for by the previous owner. I LOVE THIS BIKE! I can't put my finger on just why, but there is just something very special and unique about the Suzuki LS650 ... something special. Anyhow, and most of all, congratulations on 'coming back to bikes', ... you picked a real honey in the LS650. Many appy miles ahead for you.