Anyways, one of the perks of working so much, is I have money. So I've done a little splurging lately. And you might say I've gone a little two wheel crazy. I'm sure you remember our crazy ass bike rides we go on during the summer, and some of you might remember my low rider cruiser bike that I have. If not, here's a picture.
And yes, my pedal is on the ground....
Anyways, so I'd been searching craigslist looking for another bike. I like the long one, but it can be a bit hard to ride. And now that I don't have my truck, it's hard to transport, considering it's a little over 8.5 feet long. And then I came across this:
A 1948 Western Flyer that was slightly customized by the previous owner. That thing is awesome, but it's been a little cold lately so we haven't had a big ride yet, and I don't know how it will do. I'm sure it'll be fine, and I've ridden around by myself, but it's different in the group setting, you know?
And now I've done it again, although this time, a little differently.
2001 Honda Shadow 750. Went and got my motorcycle permit last Friday, and bought the bike on Monday. I've ridden it around town some, and it's a blast. It wasn't as hard as I thought it'd be, but I have ridden dirt bikes in the past, so maybe that's why. Now if I can figure it out with my work schedule, I'm going to take a basic riders course and get my endorsement. With only my permit, I can't ride at night, on the highway, or with a passenger. I also have to wear a helmet (MN doesn't have helmet laws) but I'm going to do that even with my endorsement. The only thing that sucks, is that they only offer the course on nights and weekends. And I only work on nights and weekends. I'll have to call in some favors to get some time off or something. Hopefully. I could just go to the DMV and take the test, but I'll learn a lot from the class, and I think I'll do better. Too bad their schedule sucks. I mean, you would think they would offer at least one morning/afternoon class, but no. Fuckers.
So that's about all I've been up to lately. Working, and now bikes. Now I just need the weather to a little nicer, and I'll be able to ride them all more.
Hope you guys are well!
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_Kevin
Sounds like you are doing well! I hope the long hours will decrease to normal soon. You got some new toys! Thanks for the photos. Be really careful on the motorcycle, I hear about too many deadly wrecks around here. At least the gas mileage will be good.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Kevin
ReplyDeleteYour current working hours sound quite grim - I hope your management appreciate what you're doing for them. At least you've been able to turn the extra income into things that you want.
I'm glad to hear you're going to wear a helmet anyway - I have a very close friend who probably owes his life to a helmet.
Take care
Mark
That's a lot of hours, but I remember doing that at your age, and also loved the money. Bought a new truck with it!
ReplyDeleteGlad you appreciate the brain you've got - too many don't. The usual reason I hear for not wearing a helmet is "the government can't make me" - which is true, but they're not good at putting skulls back together again, either!
Glad, too, that you're taking the course. I had a friend take it after he'd been self-taught riding a while, and he said it really was valuable to see how to handle the rare things that can occur.
Have a good time, be careful!
Peace <3
Jay
Lemme see... You're up all night, you're a drummer and you ride a motorcycle... Definitely a rockstar life... :D
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