I realized I just posted a question & I have been a member here since 2008! I guess you could say I have been "lurking" in the shadows for awhile. Well onto my into...
My name is Brad & I live in Palm Harbor, FL (Tampa Bay area) with my wife of 15 years & our 11 year old son. I took my motorcycle class 2 years ago & have been undecided on what bike to get. I have never owned a bike, but have always wanted too. I was either too young & living at home (in mother's voice) "When you move out, you can ride whatever you want" or I was living in a not so safe place to ride (NYC). Well now at 38 years old the time has come! When I took the riding class the biggest concern for my son was that on a standard motorcycle I could fall down just like he did numerous times when he was learning to ride his bicycle. For some reason he was concerned about this & didn't feel comfortable with me getting a motorcycle. To be honest with you guys I also was not feeling confident with only having that skinny tire in front of me. I was worried in a turn if I slid in sand, had a flat tire, ran over something...So I waited to buy something, until now...
When the Can-Am was going through the testing BRP had a ride event in the area. When I saw that weird machine I was hooked. My son said to me "That is the bike you should get Dad". My wife said once my car was paid off we could afford it. I have been a patient man & the time has arrived. I look forward to riding & meeting with you all. And I promise to get rid of my creepy avatar!
PS. I hope I posted in the correct forum
My name is Brad & I live in Palm Harbor, FL (Tampa Bay area) with my wife of 15 years & our 11 year old son. I took my motorcycle class 2 years ago & have been undecided on what bike to get. I have never owned a bike, but have always wanted too. I was either too young & living at home (in mother's voice) "When you move out, you can ride whatever you want" or I was living in a not so safe place to ride (NYC). Well now at 38 years old the time has come! When I took the riding class the biggest concern for my son was that on a standard motorcycle I could fall down just like he did numerous times when he was learning to ride his bicycle. For some reason he was concerned about this & didn't feel comfortable with me getting a motorcycle. To be honest with you guys I also was not feeling confident with only having that skinny tire in front of me. I was worried in a turn if I slid in sand, had a flat tire, ran over something...So I waited to buy something, until now...
When the Can-Am was going through the testing BRP had a ride event in the area. When I saw that weird machine I was hooked. My son said to me "That is the bike you should get Dad". My wife said once my car was paid off we could afford it. I have been a patient man & the time has arrived. I look forward to riding & meeting with you all. And I promise to get rid of my creepy avatar!
PS. I hope I posted in the correct forum
hyea::congrats:
