Easy Riding

I'm pretty excited because in a month Jon and I (and maybe Pete if he changes his mind) are taking motorcycle safety classes in part of the process to get my California Drivers License (as well as motorcycle license). It'll be over the course of one weekend and after that we'll both (hopefully) have certificates of completion.

Now is probably the best time for me to get a motorcycle. I'm young, my family is already used to me partaking in semi-dangerous activities, and with gas prices being high this would be an excellent every-day vehicle.

Well Jon is looking at a Kawasaki Ninja, I am looking at more of a cruising bike. I'm definitely not opposed to a "crotch-rocket" like the Ninja, especially since they tend to run a little cheaper, but I want more of a cruiser type.

The Honda Rebel is one of the bike's I'm interested in getting first. From what I've read it's a great beginners bike. Has plenty of power but not tons where I'd be likely to lose control.

Southern California is a great place to own a motorcycle. It's nice enough for me to ride a bike 90% of the time and it'd make getting around town a lot easier. Plus, (and hopefully) I'd look a little more badass to all the cute ladies out there.

And there are a lot of cute ladies in LA. A lot.