November 14th, 2012, 10:52 PM | #1 |
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Name: Dan
Location: North Hollywood, CA, USA
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My First Wave
Sure I'd seen them out there. I'd always admire their sleek lines, the sound of their engines, thinking one day that might be me. But time passed and dreams were put on hold or forgotten.
Whenever I heard one of them roaring by, my eyes would almost certainly seek for the source of the siren song. I knew where all the local dealers were and I'd often find my routes would lead me past one or another. Sometimes I'd work up enough courage to go inside. "Please sir, can I sit on this one?" I'd drive the curves in my car. It was fun, but not as fun as it should be. I'd end up at famous motorcycle haunts and feel like an interloper. I didn't belong here. I wasn't one of them. Ooh look at that one! One day I'd had enough. No more excuses. I took a class. My first taste of what was to come. That two days of riding was exhilarating. For two days I thought I was finally one of them, but on Monday morning I had to admit I wasn't. I was just still a pretender. To become a real member of the group I needed bike of my own. I asked around. I went to dealers with courage now. I know how to ride now. I'm almost one of you. But they knew, they knew. I was more confident now. I'll sit on this one and this one. My heart said get the red one, get the fast one. Damn the cost. Damn the safety. But my brain finally won the battle and chose the right bike for me. She arrived early in the morning. Just waiting there on the street begging to be ridden. But I failed her. I wasn't ready yet. I'd rushed out to greet her before I was properly dressed. I wheeled her into the garage. Shaking my head at my temerity. I had a bike, but I wasn't one of them yet. Finally properly dressed I threw my leg over her and begged for forgiveness. She fired up and purred in response. A twist of the grip and we were off. I was finally riding my own bike on the streets. I was finally one of them, right? Then there it was. I wasn't expecting it. I'd heard about it. I'd used to do it to people that drove the same car as me. I could see him coming from the opposite direction. His hand came off the grips and he waved. Without hesitation, without even a conscious thought, my hand came off the bars and I waved back. There it was. The confirmation I'd been seeking. I really was one of them. (Originally posted this on Reddit. How does one decide what to split between 3 different Ninja 300 forums and other motorcycle groups?) |
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November 14th, 2012, 10:58 PM | #2 |
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You forget the other two, silly.
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November 14th, 2012, 10:58 PM | #3 |
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Here's your second wave <wave> lol. It fun to be one of the motorcycle riders out there. Enjoy and be safe
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November 14th, 2012, 11:05 PM | #4 | |
That rider dude.
Name: Eric
Location: Orlando, Fl.
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Welcome to the forums, and more so, the life style. Was a nice read by the way.
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November 14th, 2012, 11:07 PM | #5 | |
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November 15th, 2012, 06:16 AM | #6 |
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Congrats on the bike and your first wave!! Don't bother wasting your time at other ninjette forums, this is where its at BTW great post, I enjoyed reading it
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November 15th, 2012, 10:45 AM | #7 |
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Name: Chris
Location: Arizona
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Haha that was a good read! I can't wait to get my own. I'm vowing by the end of the winter. Somebody hold me to it. :P
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November 15th, 2012, 11:05 AM | #8 |
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Haha enjoyed reading that. I just got my first wave last week. It was pretty awesome not going to lie.
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