So.... thanks to UA-cam in the short term and real estate investing in the long term... I escaped that 9-5. This is why I ride now: bit.ly/IEscapedWhyIRideNow
I am in the 50 year club as well. Got my Alberta M/C license when I was 14. Now 64 and been running BMWs for last 30 years. Current favourite is my R9T Pure converted to a cafe racer. When I ride I am 18 again...
I did it all backwards. I actually was having car trouble, priced cars, and was frustrated even basic cars were $20K+. Went online, and searched motorcycles, and saw the Yamaha R3 for about $5K. Went to my local dealer, and walked around for a few minutes, then saw the bike. I told the salesman if I was approved for the credit I would buy it today. Approved. Done. Only problem was I didn’t even know how to ride yet. Added the Motorcycle Insurance, and he rode it to my house for me, and I bought gear, scheduled my MSF course 2 months out, and practiced on my off days after watching videos online so I had some basics down before the class. Passed the MSF, got the “M” added to my license, and fully legit now. Still learning on every ride. I love it, but taking it slow so I don’t wreck myself. All this at age 45. I finally feel free when I ride.
Will Correa great story! I never owned a bike but my whole life my pops said when he retires he's getting a Harley. He retired and we found him a very clean Road King Classic he was in love. Having nobody to ride with I felt obligated (hehe) to get a bike so he'd have a riding partner. Found a very nice XL1200C and snatched it up and we've been riding ever since. His first bike was at 60 years old. His knees aren't what they were so the RK got too heavy so he traded it for a 1940 Chevy Master Deluxe. He misses the bike so I'm buying a new one after the first of the year and giving him mine so we can ride again he's gonna flip a lid. Anyway never too old to start anything and my pops is proof of that. Enjoy the bike glad you're a fellow rider now
Huge kudos for the respect you show to your parents and what they have done for you. Riding a bike isn't selfish, and respecting your parents and family is very impressive. I'm 61 and I just started riding again after 40 years, and it's all good. Ride safe!
I started riding at 19 and stopped at 21 because I realized I wasn't smart enough to ride safely. Fast forward wife, kids, dog, house and no time to ride. When kids got older I started talking about riding again. Then my wife passed away suddenly and I had a lot of free time and needed to keep busy so I bought a bike, took the MSF course and now am a smarter safe rider. Currently I live between NY and GA (2 weeks each month) and my bike is in NY still. Can't wait to get it (or another one) down here and ride some of those mountain roads that you always talk about.
Same story here. Lost my Wife of 35 yrs. to brain cancer, then became her Fathers caretaker 7 months later because of stroke till he passed 4 yrs. later. I hadn't rode since 1980 but maintained my cycle endorsement. Bought 2 older Harley's and took the course to help with the grieving process. I live in Mi. but can't wait to ride in Ga. Best of luck to you.
I feel for both you gentlemen. 😥 Losing a spouse after that many years is hard to recover from. It definently takes something else you love, to even BEGIN to cope with the loss.
At 62, I still have the passion and desire to ride as ever before. I have dirtbikes, dualsport, and a Harley and they all provide the "stress" relief for life! Enjoy the ride!
Started riding ten years ago... at 58. Made it almost fifty feet before breaking two bones in my ankle and cracking two ribs. Spent the rest of the winter walking by the bike in my garage thinking, "you're not going to beat me!". Took a MSF course the next spring and have loved it ever since. Been to Alaska, Newfoundland (twice), the Arctic Circle in the Yukon and over 100,000 miles across North America. This year, the Bering Sea!! Motorcycle in retirement is keeping me fit and young... and adventuresome. A great combination to be blessed to enjoy.
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle LOL... all are fully worthy, but I hope my post encouraged others to try and persist in such a great pastime regardless of age or initial video-worthy fails....
Doodle you are such a beauty,with a vivacious personality. Your enthusiasm is heartwarming. I've made my living in the motorcycle industry. In service. I own many motorcycles. Recently I picked up an S40 2006 Boulevard. Perfect condition only 6,000 miles. Love this motorcycle. So narrow and nimble. It navigates my rough,steep driveway like a mountain goat,I don't even have to dab a foot. And the handling on curves is better than any bike i have. And with stock exhaust it silently leaves traffic in the dust from a stop. A real sleeper. My fave bike to ride. Peace and happy riding.
I learned to ride after leaving a bad relationship, where I was held down from new things. I've been with my current girlfriend for 3 years and we share the same passion! I absolutely love riding now and watching your channel has inspired me to start my own channel 🤘 thank you so much!!
Love your videos so much doodle!! ❤ I too am a female of immigrant parents (from Taiwan 🇹🇼) and I totally get the feeling of needing to make your parents proud or at least happy with what you’re doing or at least not unhappy. It’s tough. I know this is an older video and I love seeing how far you’ve come and grown. SO awesome to see other women of color riding and following their passions !! 🎉❤
My earliest memory is my dad sitting me in front of him on his Honda CB450 and riding a couple of slow laps around our yard. That, plus too many episodes of CHiPs at a young impressionable age, got me interested in motorcycles. Years later a friend gave me his Suzuki GS650L that had sat in his yard for years. I took the MSF course, rode that GS, and was hooked. The rest is history.
Like David J said. I have been riding for 50 years myself. It was different then. Nothing like today except that feeling that words really can't explain. The gear for riding or camping is way better than it was back then. Yes lots has changed but the feeling is still the same. I love the fact that you take into consideration of your family's feeling's. And watching you take care of you bike is very impressing. But just because you love riding dose not mean your not a lady or what you said about being or like girly stuff. Remember! Your dreams are yours and yours alone. Follow your dreams. Listen to your Hart and soul. Well thanks for the video. Ride safe.
Very well presented, Doodle! I liked that your discussion had almost nothing to do with the task of cleaning your chain; It was as if you were simply talking with an onlooker while performing the task.
I started riding because a friend asked if I was interested. At first I said no way...lol...but then I thought I would like to try something that scared me. I am 57 years old and I now have my full license. The process was really difficult but so satisfying...and I love it! I am very proud of myself for completing the challenge, and I talked my husband into joining me. We now ride year round and have so much fun together.
This. 34 year old dude here - got my drivers license at 23 and never rode a bike since I regret all the time wasted. You are my inspiration and I want to inspire my girlfriend too (whom I got the license with) and just take on the world. When you mentioned Jonna you struck me right in the heart and I feel the same way you do. I dont know why it hit me so hard, but yeah MC and all this video is just the one. Thank you.
Awesome that you was hooked on it. My wife started after we did a 10 day 5063 trip she got her first bike 2 months after we got back. She loved it she says the only thing was she wished she started riding earlier. Lol. Stay safe and enjoy life and make sure you do what makes you happy.
Nice vid! I started riding at around 10. My Dad would place me between the H/B and tank with him behind me. My legs were too short to reach the foot controls so they would dangle. He was teaching me clutch/throttle control. I was hooked! I started riding mopeds and then the 1966 Honda Dream 150 that I learned on from the age of 10. About 15 years ago I became a MSF Ridercoach. Riding is my biggest passion 45 years later.....................you go girl!
Doodle, Being on a Motorcycle you’re really free. Getting in the wind clears your head. Your parents raised a brilliant young lady. I’m very glad to have found your Channel a few years ago.
Great to see you! Thanks for making time for vlog. Pressure as child of immigrant family can be overwhelming. Not wanting to disappoint parents takes heavy toll. I felt it as 1.5 gen immigrant and I see it in my children eyes also. It's hard but talking with family seems the best. End of the day family loves and wants happiness for each other. I always wanted to ride for long time and to my surprise wife gave okay in Sept. She said I worked hard to support family and should do something for myself. Took MSF course ( like you, it's two days without commitment and to make sure I like riding). Research about bikes. Almost got suzuki s40 because it was beginner friendly and super low price. Found your youtube vlog during research and enjoyed seeing your journey. I ended up with 2018 Honda Rebel 500 ABS. Practiced slow maneuvers while waiting for title. Started riding on road since Nov 6th. Took bike up to mountain roads and hwy over the weekend, loving it! Thanks again for sharing your life. God Bless you! P.S. I got Air Inflatable Motorcycle Seat Cushion and loving it. I think you would like it too.
Yesss children of immigrants!! Happy for you wife gave the support. Honda Rebel 500 is a great one! Almost went with that too - and you got ABS!! Ride safe in those mountains! Say hi if you see me up there!
I decided after my wife filed for divorce that I would try some new things that I had always wanted to do. I took the MSF course as soon as I got my motorcycle learners permit. My class allowed you to take the test at the end of the course. I was hooked. Spent the next year looking at bikes every week on my lunch break at different shops until I felt I found the bike I wanted. I still ride that bike 9 years later.
I had just gotten out of the military many years ago and needed a cheap form of transportation. Thought about a used car but had always wanted to ride a motorcycle so I bought a 125cc scooter first and rode that for 10 months then got a 500cc naked street bike which I rode for a year. Unfortunately, I then stopped riding for many years until 2018 when I took the MSF course and bought another 500cc naked street bike. One year and 7,100 miles later I couldn't be happier. What motivated me to get back into riding was watching how much fun motovloggers like Doodle, MC Rider, Chase on Two Wheels and many others were having on their bikes. Life is too short to not do what makes you happy and gives your life meaning so I went for it. My only regret is I didn't come back to the world of motorcycling earlier but I guess everything happens for a reason. So nice to see you back on UA-cam and I love the video!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience. I returned to riding after a long break, and now that I’m retired I get to enjoy riding more. Love to see ladies riding!
I currently just got out of a bad relationship and I somehow landed on this video. And I don’t know why but it just felt like you were that friend I needed. I needed to hear this and I’m now going to go get my license to ride. I just wanted to say thank you. I know this wasn’t the purpose of this video but it helped heal me a little bit from this broken heart.
I started riding because it gives me “time to smell the roses”. I lost my dad to cancer at 17 and my county didn’t have grief counseling for juveniles. I took up fishing, then years later, motorcycling. Going along Lake Huron and watching the sunrise is the best feeling ever. That’s why I ride.
I got my first bike last October, age 63 (and a half). All I want to do now is stop working and ride away, wherever the road takes me. But I have a lot to learn before I do that! A year from now. I love your videos. Thank you for the inspiration.
I am in my 50's, I have been only riding a couple of years. Like you I spent the best part of my life raising a family, I either didn't have the money or the time, you know the drill. I bought my younger brothers bike, took the MSF course, and like you I am hooked. I do a lot of other fun interesting things on my time off but the riding is for me and I LOVE IT! Thanks for posting your video. FYI you are adorable!
Welcome to the club. I got my first street bike in 1988 and had a couple years off since then but all told been riding road bikes for around 30 years. It’s hard to describe the feelings riding to someone who doesn’t and to describe why we do it. You hit the nail on the head. We all started for different reasons but we keep going for pretty similar reasons. For me it has been a release from a high stress job and stresses from time served in the military. I love getting on and I can focus on something intently to continue to maintain riding strategies and monitor conditions ahead and behind while the machine reacts as if it knows what I want to do. Gives me something to do with my brain but at the same time doesn’t require blinding concentration. Helps me escape my own mind while I’m riding. I commute rain or shine because it is my time. The time I don’t have a phone or anyone else to report to except myself and the road. A mental break. Anyway, I really like your content and like how you are another positive example that this is not a man’s sport. My youngest daughter used to want to ride but she was convinced that it is not safe, she really can’t, really shouldn’t, and this was all told to her by women. The same women have no issues with me or my son riding. We really need positive role models and responsible riders out there helping more women to become confident enough to overcome the stereotype. I really think you do a good job out here sharing the sport. Keep on riding and stay safe. See you on the roads.
Hard work. Family. Grit. Commitment. Sacrifice. Not giving up. What do these things have in common? I would say your message. If you listen to all the noise out there you would believe these things do not exist anymore. You give us all hope they do, and I would encourage all of your generation to emulate your attitude (huge props to your wonderful family). No matter what you decide to do you will excel with this incredible outlook...
Great video! My wife is a traditional dominicana. I understand the wonderful family values you have. I’ve had the bike bug since I was a child growing up in the countryside of Australia. 45 now and still have it. New subscriber here.
Started riding 10 years ago... little sister influence on her 500 after getting my MSF. 8 year relationship put a stop to motorcycle dreams lol...but that was 2 years ago. Went on the same journey you did, bought a sportster 6 months later and my graduation gift... 17 CBR 1000RR! After 18 months of daily riding. Never looked back since and convinced friends to get on two wheels. Keep up the good work and enjoy the wind!! 👊🏾
Doodle,, Glad you found motorcycling, I am 58, I started riding motorcycles when I was 8, because my dad took me everywhere on a motorcycle from toddlerhood and beyond.. I have always rode a motorcycle, I have never not had a motorcycle, I meet my wife on a 1978 CB 750, she loves to ride with me on our motorcycle. I love riding more than before, and more than ever.... I commute on my 2007 ST 1300 every stinkin day, it keeps me sain. Even as the rodes in Austin TX have become just awful, I still love the sound of my V4 at 5 am, it makes me say, "HEY WORLD IM GLAD I GOT UP THIS MORNING" just be safe and you, like me will enjoy it all the days of your life...
I actually started riding at age 13, I learned on a dirt bike and have been riding ever since. I fell in love and was addicted to the FREEDOM & just being spontaneous going anywhere on a whim is priceless. You are dangerous in nice kind of way. Be safe & keep on riding, it gets better & better.
Asking people about how they started riding is one of my favorite things to ask - every story is unique. If you've been here before, you may have already heard this story in livestreams or in a video a couple of years ago. Now with some new faces (and a little more openness on my part) here's an updated, slightly more revealing version. Comment below - how did you start riding? Want to see my riding journey from DAY ONE to now? Check this out: bit.ly/RidingJourneyPlaylist Want so see more about what it's like to be a girl who rides? Click this below: bit.ly/AllAboutBeingAGirlRider
I think i got my first bike at age 11 or maybe 12 and Honda XR75, my dad and I rebuilt the engine all winter long . My second bike was a Yamaha YZ100 and my dad and I rebuilt that one too but suped it up. I raced motocross when I was 15 and when I got my drivers licence at age 16 I got my motorcycle licence at the same time on my moms suzuki GS 750. I have a 2007 Honda XR650L I need to restore and Im looking for a good mechanic to do so as I live in an apartment and have no place to do it myself. I might get a cruzer but not until i move out west as here in Chicago the riding season is short and the insurance is high.
It's good to have dreams but you still have certain responsibilities as a citizen and to your parents such as building a retirement instead of depending on others to supply you a retirement. Those people who quit their jobs and ride around the world will be living on public welfare programs when they get old (unless the are independently wealthy already). I commend you for the respect you show your parents. On another note, what part of the country are you located? It would be fun to do a ride.
I did a motorcycle trip with my sisters last fall in Oregon and had a absolute blast! My one sister rode a rented Indian scout and I rode a rented Harley roadster and my other sister rode on the back of mine. we are going to do another trip at the end of May and use Lake Tahoe as base of operations and go threw Yosemite and Sequoya and in 2021 we are planing a big trip out southwest and all 3 of us are going to ride as my other sister just got her licence. I think I will rent something sporty in 2021 I like to ride aggressively. My whole family grew up on bikes, both my parents rode bikes. When I was 6 yo we lived in Chicago very poor, my parents worked nights at a factory called Dual Fast making staples and the only means of transportation we could afford was a old 1971 Honda CB 350 and what ever junk yard Buick my dad could make run. I remember whole bags of groceries falling out the trunk of one of our junk yard cars because the rust holes were so big in the trunk.
Hiya my favorite motorbike lady with out a bit of a waste of time rather be able to take your best yes am a bit of a fan on second thoughts about the fact im an best of both you are doing well as great as if anything for me to pick up with a sense of style that is a beautiful lady who has a great impact of getting me just as far as possible to say that you had the most amazing thing to see you're beautiful self and getting over a bit better now can't wait for a?
Great story! Thank you 🙏 for sharing. I started riding at 23 and now at 49 I love every bit as much as when i started.( 30 bikes and over 250k miles later ! ) motorcycling for those of us who get hooked is a gift that allows us to love , appreciate and cherish our individuality while engaging us in an intoxicating mix of sights sound, and feel. 👏👍
Just discovered your channel. I’m 54 and looking to purchase my first bike. We always rented scooters on vacation and I always loved it. This spring I bought a scooter and have been riding it to work and out and about for fun. Now I want to be able to go on back roads where being safe means I need to be able to go about 50 and my scooter only goes 35. I appreciate your openness to sharing your story. I lot of it resonated with me. I just need something I can do for short periods of time that is purely for enjoyment. I’ve looked at the Honda Rebel, the Yamaha Vstar 250 and the Suzuki S40 Boulevard (which is how I found a channel by the way I searched for reviews of the S40 and yours came up). I have also thought about buying a dual sport because I live in Ohio in the country and a lot of the back roads are pretty sketchy.
Well done. You are never more connected or able to see as much of the environment than on a motorbike. Its dangerous yet empowering. It gives freedom while being isolated and alone. Happy safe trails.
Great video, I started riding 29 years ago at 16 on a Yam DT 50..... for years bikes were my only transport ( No fun in winter ) but today am a fine weather rider and own a 95 GSXR 750 and 96 ZXR 750, love the old stuff.
So glad you bumped into motorcycling. I rode in my 20/30ish then life happened and lived with out a bike. Now I'm semi-retired and after 30 plus years back into having the must fun in life. Enjoy your life to your fullest potential and be happy. Ride smart and be safe. :)
I only started riding about 6 years ago and I'm 53 years old. It's in my blood I guess. My father died from a bike crash when I was 18 months old so I waited until almost everyone in my family was gone before I started. I love it so much that this year after my job of 16 years ended I bought a new Low Rider and rode 12,000 by myself across 17 states throughout the summer. I love your channel and am so glad you found the joy of riding, too.
Great vid! I rode through my late teens and 20's, then had to stop. Now, I have restarted in my 50's. It's amazing to be back on the road. I started probably because as a kid I wanted to ride dirt bikes with my friends. As a teen I loved my moped. In my 20's it was Yamaha Maxim 700. Now we are a 2 Can Am Spyder family, with my F3T and my wife's RT. I have always found riding to be a bit like SCUBA diving, a different world with different sounds and sensations. As you say, it's very relaxing, almost zen. Even more so now that I am older.Thank you for sharing!
Great video. You seem so down to earth and chill. Thanks. I did the same thing. Off impulse, just took the MSF and i was hooked too. Started riding in my mid-30s and I wish I had started a lot earlier. If you want to. Just do it. Don't wait.
It started as a life goal, then it was to overcome anxiety, now it's the best way to clear my head. Great video 👍 (also, I need to look into gloves like that for cleaning my chain...)
Started riding at the age of 14 (1965 Suzuki 80 on trails), so I have been at it for a while and have always loved it. My newest bike is a 2018 Street Triple 765 LRH, which is probably the easiest bike to ride that I've ever owned. It's great to see that you enjoy your riding and that you are not afraid to hit the road as an independent rider. Be extra safe!!!
So glad I found your channel. I rode for about 10yrs, then moved to NYC. I sold my bike and my truck thinking I wouldn’t need them. Or worse someone would lift my Monster on to a truck and ba-bye bike. Fast forward a decade and now I want to ride again. I’m in Orlando now, not Brooklyn. I’ve been looking at Triumphs and recently test sat the ones you’ve ridden. Tiger 660, and love the T100, scrambler all the classic bikes but 1200 or even 900cc felt big. My last bike was the ultra light ‘99 Ducati Monster 750. Now I have to go back and try your short rider tips. I’m also planning on re-taking the MSF course, since I haven’t ridden in sooo long and bikeless. anyway thank you for your channel I’m excited to ride again.
That learning program sounds good. I have a Harley but I can't legally do much with it. I've taken it out on some back roads a few times just to get the basics. But I need that program so I can get licensed. Also I agree with you about how people would love it if they tried it. I have two cars but I don't even wanna fix them up. I had a little motor scooter for 5 years and learned how to be super careful on a motor scooter. So now I'm ready to get trained on this Harley which can actually go over the speed limit if it has to. I mean, the feeling of being on a well functioning motor scooter or motorcycle is just light years better than any 4 wheeler in my opinion. I don't mind bundling up. I just love the feeling of a motorcycle. I don't even like getting into the "boxes" anymore... Great video thank you.
I have started riding in November of 2022 (almost 7 months now), and I rode through winter. My reason was to get out there, clear my head, reduce the life related stress and make new friends (hopefully?), now I'm totally hooked up ❤❤
Thanks for sharing. I started riding because it was the cheaper way to get around while in college. Like everyone else, once you learn, your hooked. Keep inspiring others with your story. Waiting for your cross country series. You know your gonna make one...😁
I want to say that i sincerely didn't expect this video to turn out like it did but, I felt very calm, grounded and vested in your down to earth conversation about your family and how you got started riding. Cleaning your chain was an added touch. Just subbed and looking forward to more videos. Keep it up little sister!!!
Glad to see you're making new videos, Doodle! I started riding dirt bikes and mopeds around age 12. After my last dirt bike was stolen back in the late 80's, I forgot all about riding and focused on being a drummer. Fast forward to 2014, for some reason, I started watching one of the OG motovloggers, M13 and eventually thought, I could totally motovlog, but first I need to get the endorsement. I bought a thrashed on Ninja 500 and rode that until I got sick of it and bought a brand new FZ-07. I picked that bike because there are a lot of customization you can do and it was super affordable and fun to ride. My next bike, aside from my CX500 project, will be a Triumph Speed Twin.
Your Parents did a beautiful job raising you!! Your appreciative and you have respect for your family. That type of upbringing and behavior starts in the home. 😊
Hi Doodle, coming out of a relationship, allowed you to experience new adventures. this is such an important message to portray as relationships can get into a rut and one needs to break out, and as you've shown, can heap huge rewards, although the breaking out can lead to heartaches, but the long term benefits are here for us all to see. My story, as a young teenager, i had an interest in bikes and always looking in showrooms and dreaming for when i left school of getting a bike. The time came, and at 16 i bought my first bike, a BSA 250cc at 18 a BSA 350cc at 21 a Triumph Tiger 100 500cc Twin which i sold in 1967 and bought a car, end of my story. Now, watching your and other videos, has rekindle old memories, and i've a burning desire to get my leathers on again, time will tell.
First rode at age 17.. it's like a first love you never forget. The world is conventional and riding is everything normal life isn't.. Love your innocent enthusiasm! look forward to your uploads. 🤗
Started riding in 2009- took the MSF course. My parents forbade it as a kid, 40+ can't stop me now.. always nice to see people working on their own rides and doing the maintenance. With you on getting out of town and riding in the mountains. My favorite vacation is to escape for a week or so, riding all day out in the middle of nowhere. Finding obscure roads and funny little motels becomes a side hobby. The instant rapport when you happen to meet other riders is great- I wave to all other riders, and kids on bikes :)
This is an awesome topic! I recently went through a divorce and my mom past away around that time as well, so needless to say I was deeply hurt and broken, I was looking for something to help find solace and an escape in even if for a little bit, I thought to myself I want to try something new and different so I wanted to try out motorcycles, so I took the msf course and I was instantly hooked, got all my gear and bought my first bike. I ride now with a huge smile on my face and knowing I've found what I've been looking for! So that's my story!
Hey I remember you..your first purchase of that Triumph had a clutch adjustment issue. I felt so bad but you made the best of it. Glad the comments below were helpful. Glad you opened your eyes and see life is too short to live under someone's wing, and is best experienced on your own
It all started way back in the day when Terminator 2 came out. I thought John Conner was the coolest kid in the world. He rode a bike and I knew one day I would too. Now I ride to remind myself that I'm alive.
I’m very proud of you and I don’t even know you! I’ve tried getting my kids into bikes, doesn’t work that way. It’s a individual choice and you made it. That is just awesome! You’ve made some mistakes, you’ve learned from them and you are still sticking with it! How does the saying go, “Everybody dies, not everybody lives”. You have clearly taken life by the horns, you are doing it. And sometimes you are scared, sometimes you struggle, but you are living life on your terms. And that puts you way ahead of the pack. I love what you said about your parents, you recognize their sacrifices, you ARE their life. But you also have to live yours. Keep doing what you are doing! PS, I know you’re not a Harley fan, I wasn’t either for the longest time, finally got my first one at 48 (2019 Sportster Iron 883) and I love the bike. No regrets about buying it, yeh I get a lot of backlash for not getting the 1200, have to put up with the, “That’s a girls bike!” comments, etc. Bottom line, I got what I wanted. I don’t care what anyone else thinks, I ride for me not them. I’ve had the S40 also (back when it was called the Savage) and loved that bike. I was 100 lbs lighter then, that’s why I chose the 2019 883 over getting a 2019 S40 and for no other reason.
One of your best videos. I hear you on the subject of your parents. That's a tough one! I understand how you feel and they feel because I'm a grand father. You will always be their baby girl. You want happiness for everyone. Life is short. Do what you want. Family may worry but they will also be happy at the same time because they will know you are living your dreams just as they did. Oh my story? Been riding since I was a kid. I'm 67 now. My wife rides as well. Two of my three boys ride. It's a Disease! I Love it! I really can't pin a reason for why I started riding. It may have been a natural progression from a bicycle. So long ago I really don't remember. Again, Great Video and Good Luck!
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Yes! This summer my family all got together and had a family ride. It included my youngest son's wife on her bike. 5 bikes in all. A memory I will cherish for my remaining years. My wife led and I was tail gunner. Such a proud and happy moment for all!
I was born in 45. At the end of World War II cars were spend y so my uncles all road motorcycles. Every time they would come over I'd start crying and run for mommy. That pissed off one of my uncles so he grabbed by the trainer pants, I was less than 3 and put me on his fuel tank. He said he went about 10 feet and I stopped crying. There was a stop sign at the end of the street and when he stopped I said, "go faster!" When I was 12 my cousin put me on his 1938 Harley model 61, predecessor to the Sportster, and I was to light to start it and to short to touch the ground. He'd start it and hold the handlebars until I got on. It had a hand shifter on the side of the fuel tank and a suicide clutch. I'd dump the clutch and down the dirt roads of Colorado I'd go. I'm still riding! My advice, always watch riding videos on safety and technique. You can never learn enough about riding! Practice controlling your bike a low speed and tight turns. Plan on your bike going down and learn what to do when it does. I've had one accident in 71 years of riding. Keep the shinny side up and the oily side down.
Hi Doodle always loved motorbikes since I was at school but couldn't afford it when I left school so many years later I picked up the bug an have been riding on and off 4 2years I have friends I ride with and I totally love it 👌👌🤗🤗
I haven't started riding yet but have taken the MSF course and have been trying to get my first bike ever since. Like you, after taking the course I knew that I had to continue riding. For now, I'm trying to put together the money to get that first bike. I also know that I want to start a vlog once I'm able to start riding regularly. Ride safe.
I started riding when I was 14 and rode for many years, met my wife and she didn't like motorcycles .So I stopped ??? But I have always wanted to ride again I took the MSF course this summer and that was it went out and bought a bike ! 25 years is a long time to give something up that you truly Love ! I told my wife that life is to short and you can't live in Fear of what might happen or might not happen ! You just have to do what makes you happy ! and I gotta tell ya ridding in the Georgia Mountains is Awesome !!!
Nice insight Doodle! Riding just provides an escape filled with unpredictable excitement that makes you stay IN the moment. It keeps you present! It’s an invaluable capturing of somewhat making time stand still. 🤘🏽
Hi Doodle, you actually got me hooked on motorcycles ever since I started watching some of your videos. I think you had less than 1k subscribers back then when we subscribed. Me and my wife laugh a lot when we watch your vidoes. We like the genuine positive energy we see when we watch your videos. I can see that you really love it. Finally got my first bike, a Honda Cb300r last July 2019 after taking an MSF course and getting my licence. I rode my bike for about 5k kilometers in 2 months. Looking to buying a Triumph T120 next or the Bobber black as a second bike. May have to give the Honda to my wife because its light and she can actually handle the weight. Anyway, now that its winter here in Ontario and I cant ride my bike so I'm left with watching you and other people on youtube enjoying their bikes. Keep it up!
Holy cow you all have been here a while!! 😁 happy for you and your wife having this hobby together. Hope to keep you guys entertained while the winter in Canada keeps going 🤪
Hi, Love your videos and glad you returned! I myself just started to ride at the end of the riding season of 2019 as the cold weather is kicking in and hoping for a 50+ degree day to get out to learn more. My story is that I have moved around a lot in my life. After this last move and getting older, it is harder to make new friends then it was when you are younger. I figured I can learn to ride which I do enjoy and see about making some friends in the process. The whole kill 2 birds with 1 stone deal. Still working on it...
I love this! I started riding to break my self-doubt (my boyfriend taught me) and keep riding because that’s when I feel most free. I hope you get to live out your two wheel dreams when the time is right ✨🙌🏽
Doodle, I really like your videos. My Dad was motorcyclist his whole life. As I grew up, I was able to ride Mini-bikes, some with Lawn mower engines on them, then 50cc and a Honda 70. Eventually, at the age of 14 I could get a motorcycle license and I rode my Dad's bikes. He had a Honda CB100 and a 175 twin. Those bike were my transportation for the next 2 yrs. At 16 I bought a Truck and rode the bike less. Later had a Camaro and really didn't ride anymore thru my college yrs. I took a job in another state and when I moved there, I didn't even think about my MC endorsement. When I got my new license it was gone. At 30 (mid-life crisis) I decided I wanted a motorcycle of my own. Since I didn't have the MC on my license, it turned out the easiest way to get it back was take the MSF course. Best thing I ever did! I thought I "knew how to ride". Sure I understood the gears and how to clutch, but there is SOOOOOO much more to it. Still riding in my mid-50's. Now on a Sport Touring Bike.
My experience is similar with getting on the bike - took the MSF class just try it and instantly knew I want to do this all the time. My first bit was an S40 too! You're the only other S40 rider I know of :). Thanks for sharing and keep safe.
Ride! I rediscovered riding September 2019 and will never let it go again. It's part of who I am now. I don't have time to think about negative stuff when I'm riding. Nice vid. Cheers!
Great Job on the Chain cleaning!. Nice video, I love some of your comments " so much time for chores, errands & FOOD PREPPING" lol glad you joined the club!!!
Guada Raoz and Itchy Boots. Two channels worth your time. Guada is from Argentina, she had an accident last year during a tour for Africa, but she's back, not in a motorcycle, but she's back. Amazing women.
I enjoyed your video, riding is simply awesome! Friendly tip from an old biker - after the chain maintenance exercise always check the none of the cleaner or chain lube ended up on the tire, it could ruin your day.
I started riding because it was a dream of mine and my dads to ride cross country on some bikes. I was broke af through college so obviously couldnt do it. He sadly passed away. I got a good job out of school and saved up and after 2020 finally got my first bike. Part of it was because I wanted to but also to feel like I'm living out part of that dream. So far it's been a blast and clears my head.
Your story of the past and present was great to hear. Actually was very up lifting. Yep, been there, done that myself... Yeah, if you're with the wrong person it always shows in the end... The fact that you took the extra effort to go out and do things that you've always wanted to do is a reminder of your Ex was really not for you. I mean, if the other half was really for you you'd have done these things together. At any rate, it's fantastic that you got into riding, and the world of motorcycles. And I believe that you were cautious & intelligent about doing it (which is wonderful) you know, learning the ropes little by little and getting experience bit by bit. And now look at you, into riding, a UA-cam channel about you and bikes, great stuff girl!! Keep strong, and keep riding. It's great therapy for the mind. Sending a big hello from Madrid, Spain... Having a coffee at a rest area, on a long ride at this very moment 😉 Safe riding 👍
Thx for sharing your story. I started riding 2010 in 🌞 SoCal cuz of year round great weather and got tired of sitting in traffic (can lanesplit). Be safe, be seen 👀, keep your 👀moving, speed mngmnt, space mngmnt, be respectful. Go Bless U!❤️🗽✌️🌎🤓
1st of your videos I've seen and subscribed. I bought my 1st bike in 1979 because I love these machines, the exhilarating adrenaline high, and the freedom of exploring new places. 40 continuous years of addiction. :)
No Lady, you are cool! Stick to your bike! You remind me my sister! She started to ride exactly same way as you did and she is loving it! ;) great vlog, greetings from UK!
So I use to ride here in Los Angeles about 10 years ago. Sold it two years later due to my monster being a lemon. Fast forward to now, Im feeling it’s time again to ride. I see a long road trip coming this spring! Thanks for your story!
You wanted to know how I started riding well when I was a young lad I used to ride a mini Taco bike then I graduated to a Honda Trail 50 then to an XR 75 then Anne Elsinore 250 then I grew up and had to work and raise a family so I gave it up for quite a few years then three years ago after all my children were grown and responsible and it was basically just me and God and my dog I went out and bought myself a Harley-Davidson Roadster I don't drink I don't party but I ride like crazy that gives me peace sanity and just a break from life so there you go sister that's the basic story be blessed ride safe and if you're curious take a look 2016 Harley Davidson Roadster Willie G Style video by Kayla kluth that be me and my baby riding in the Wind
I always wanted to be a fighter pilot, but my eyes made that impossible. I tell people the motorcycle is the closest I come to flying a jet. I am a bit of a risk-taker so the motorcycle fits with my personality. I am really glad to see younger women, such as yourself, take up riding. Please keep going!
Nice bike, also you are on the right track doing your own chain maintenance. Motorcycle riding is not just for us men, my little sister had a bike and rode with me when I first started riding. Back in the 1970's I had a 60cc Yamaha street bike with street tires and she had a 60cc Honda mini bike. We both learned to ride off road, I had a lot of trouble with the street tires off road. Later she had a street bike and rode it quite a bit. I'm still riding but mostly to work and back home, working most of the time with no time for joy riding. Some days the only reason I go to work is because I get to ride to work. It's something you learn to love and can't stop doing even with some of the dangers we face every day. You have to be willing to learn and never stop learning. Riding a motorcycle is dangerous but so is riding in a car.
My love as a child was pedaling bicycles. From a broken family, my mother could never afford such an expensive toy for me and my father saw how I rode bicycles so.....ehhhhhh. Had to grow up and work my way to it. Took a 2000 mile/12 day vacation in August with the wife on the back of the goldwing this year and also purchased an nc700x for commuting. Can't wait for the snow to melt!!! Jealous of your 65°!!!!!
Greetings, I just found your channel (Subscribed) as I was researching routes in the deserts of California.. Congratulations on having the courage to be your own person and so glad you have found riding.. it's an unspoken freedom that many never get the chance to experience.. next is flying.. and that's a whole new next level, form of abuse to your pocketbook.. :) I got the bug of riding when I was in the 4th grade .. on a friends bike.. 50 yrs later.. I'm still riding.. I have left it for periods of time.. but like most forms of dysfunctional behavior, manage to come back. :) After many years of Sport Bikes, long distance traveling on Sport Bikes.. the last 5 years I have really gotten into Hard Enduro and riding extreme backcountry technical routes solo. After years of "draggin knees" I'm really enjoying the dirt.. if you get the opportunity to ride a dirt bike.. Take it..!! The skills you will learn in a short period of time will help you 100 fold on your street bike.!! making you a better, safer rider. Wishing you all the best, ride smart, stay safe. :)
Congratulations young lady and welcome to the fold! You have discovered the greatest form of stress relief (in my opinion) known to mankind. LOL! My father sat me on the tank of his 305 Honda dream, showed me the horn button and off we'd go around the neighborhood. I was still in diapers and yes I do remember it. I gratefully have never healed from that bug bite over 50 plus years. Still to this day when I see or hear an old Kawasaki triple, I can still remember the smell of the bike, the ol' Bell helmet while riding on the back in my pre teen years. Thanks dad! Ride Safe, Ride Often sister!
Girl it happened to me too. I was a country club guy for over 20 years, and when my brother got sick ( he was a biker ) I took care of his Harley for 3 months and was hooked on the first ride home. That was 2014 and I've been riding ever since. Every one thinks it's a mid life crisis and they haven't got a clue. Ride safe ! Oh, and I took the riding class too.
So.... thanks to UA-cam in the short term and real estate investing in the long term... I escaped that 9-5. This is why I ride now: bit.ly/IEscapedWhyIRideNow
I’m 65 and been riding for 50 years. You never get tired of it. It’s the freedom and challenge that’s addicting. Ride smart and stay safe.
I am in the 50 year club as well. Got my Alberta M/C license when I was 14. Now 64 and been running BMWs for last 30 years. Current favourite is my R9T Pure converted to a cafe racer. When I ride I am 18 again...
Lyle MacDonald greetings fellow Albertan. My bikes are in sleep mode now.
@Lyle. Feel 18 again, I agree 💯. And it’s easier to talk your way outta tickets when you’re a senior citizen on a motorcycle! Lol
Am 66 if we can ride a woman then we can ride a bike.....thumps up if you agree
I'm staring down at 50 in February and ride. Love it. Keep at it David J. Respect from Australia.
Your parents raised a wonderful charming young lady and I'm sure they are both very proud of you.
I did it all backwards. I actually was having car trouble, priced cars, and was frustrated even basic cars were $20K+. Went online, and searched motorcycles, and saw the Yamaha R3 for about $5K. Went to my local dealer, and walked around for a few minutes, then saw the bike. I told the salesman if I was approved for the credit I would buy it today. Approved. Done. Only problem was I didn’t even know how to ride yet. Added the Motorcycle Insurance, and he rode it to my house for me, and I bought gear, scheduled my MSF course 2 months out, and practiced on my off days after watching videos online so I had some basics down before the class. Passed the MSF, got the “M” added to my license, and fully legit now. Still learning on every ride. I love it, but taking it slow so I don’t wreck myself. All this at age 45. I finally feel free when I ride.
That is backwards!! Did it to save money then found the bug later 😁
Will Correa awesome man!!!!!! What a great comment 😎👍🏼
That's awesome! I started at 41..
Good for you! It only gets better with experience.
Will Correa great story! I never owned a bike but my whole life my pops said when he retires he's getting a Harley. He retired and we found him a very clean Road King Classic he was in love. Having nobody to ride with I felt obligated (hehe) to get a bike so he'd have a riding partner. Found a very nice XL1200C and snatched it up and we've been riding ever since. His first bike was at 60 years old. His knees aren't what they were so the RK got too heavy so he traded it for a 1940 Chevy Master Deluxe. He misses the bike so I'm buying a new one after the first of the year and giving him mine so we can ride again he's gonna flip a lid. Anyway never too old to start anything and my pops is proof of that. Enjoy the bike glad you're a fellow rider now
Huge kudos for the respect you show to your parents and what they have done for you. Riding a bike isn't selfish, and respecting your parents and family is very impressive. I'm 61 and I just started riding again after 40 years, and it's all good. Ride safe!
I started riding at 19 and stopped at 21 because I realized I wasn't smart enough to ride safely. Fast forward wife, kids, dog, house and no time to ride. When kids got older I started talking about riding again. Then my wife passed away suddenly and I had a lot of free time and needed to keep busy so I bought a bike, took the MSF course and now am a smarter safe rider. Currently I live between NY and GA (2 weeks each month) and my bike is in NY still. Can't wait to get it (or another one) down here and ride some of those mountain roads that you always talk about.
Same story here. Lost my Wife of 35 yrs. to brain cancer, then became her Fathers caretaker 7 months later because of stroke till he passed 4 yrs. later. I hadn't rode since 1980 but maintained my cycle endorsement. Bought 2 older Harley's and took the course to help with the grieving process. I live in Mi. but can't wait to ride in Ga. Best of luck to you.
I feel for both you gentlemen. 😥 Losing a spouse after that many years is hard to recover from. It definently takes something else you love, to even BEGIN to cope with the loss.
I started riding when I was 16. Been hooked ever since. I think what keeps me going is the feeling you get when you ride. Nothing else can compare.
At 62, I still have the passion and desire to ride as ever before. I have dirtbikes, dualsport, and a Harley and they all provide the "stress" relief for life! Enjoy the ride!
Started riding ten years ago... at 58. Made it almost fifty feet before breaking two bones in my ankle and cracking two ribs. Spent the rest of the winter walking by the bike in my garage thinking, "you're not going to beat me!". Took a MSF course the next spring and have loved it ever since. Been to Alaska, Newfoundland (twice), the Arctic Circle in the Yukon and over 100,000 miles across North America. This year, the Bering Sea!! Motorcycle in retirement is keeping me fit and young... and adventuresome. A great combination to be blessed to enjoy.
Oh man!!! Rough start and amazing continuation!! 100K MILES!!!!! Dayuyuummmm #We’reNotWorthy!!
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle LOL... all are fully worthy, but I hope my post encouraged others to try and persist in such a great pastime regardless of age or initial video-worthy fails....
I believe it's the most therapeutic thing to do. Ain't nothing like it especially with good twisties and good sceneries it's beautiful.
Doodle you are such a beauty,with a vivacious personality. Your enthusiasm is heartwarming. I've made my living in the motorcycle industry. In service. I own many motorcycles. Recently I picked up an S40 2006 Boulevard. Perfect condition only 6,000 miles. Love this motorcycle. So narrow and nimble. It navigates my rough,steep driveway like a mountain goat,I don't even have to dab a foot. And the handling on curves is better than any bike i have. And with stock exhaust it silently leaves traffic in the dust from a stop. A real sleeper. My fave bike to ride. Peace and happy riding.
Riding takes so much concentration frees the mind from everything, something like yoga but better.
😂 I like yoga chill i wouldn’t say better but both good in their own ways
Love that!
I learned to ride after leaving a bad relationship, where I was held down from new things. I've been with my current girlfriend for 3 years and we share the same passion! I absolutely love riding now and watching your channel has inspired me to start my own channel 🤘 thank you so much!!
Love your videos so much doodle!! ❤ I too am a female of immigrant parents (from Taiwan 🇹🇼) and I totally get the feeling of needing to make your parents proud or at least happy with what you’re doing or at least not unhappy. It’s tough. I know this is an older video and I love seeing how far you’ve come and grown. SO awesome to see other women of color riding and following their passions !! 🎉❤
Ahh thank you so much!!
Started riding just recently my only regret is l didn't start sooner excellent vid doodle keep em coming
My earliest memory is my dad sitting me in front of him on his Honda CB450 and riding a couple of slow laps around our yard. That, plus too many episodes of CHiPs at a young impressionable age, got me interested in motorcycles. Years later a friend gave me his Suzuki GS650L that had sat in his yard for years. I took the MSF course, rode that GS, and was hooked. The rest is history.
Like David J said. I have been riding for 50 years myself. It was different then. Nothing like today except that feeling that words really can't explain. The gear for riding or camping is way better than it was back then. Yes lots has changed but the feeling is still the same. I love the fact that you take into consideration of your family's feeling's. And watching you take care of you bike is very impressing. But just because you love riding dose not mean your not a lady or what you said about being or like girly stuff. Remember! Your dreams are yours and yours alone. Follow your dreams. Listen to your Hart and soul. Well thanks for the video. Ride safe.
Very well presented, Doodle! I liked that your discussion had almost nothing to do with the task of cleaning your chain; It was as if you were simply talking with an onlooker while performing the task.
I just started riding, and all I can say, I wish I started years ago. It's the best therapy there is.
I like your aditute. Keep it up!
I started riding because a friend asked if I was interested. At first I said no way...lol...but then I thought I would like to try something that scared me. I am 57 years old and I now have my full license. The process was really difficult but so satisfying...and I love it! I am very proud of myself for completing the challenge, and I talked my husband into joining me. We now ride year round and have so much fun together.
This. 34 year old dude here - got my drivers license at 23 and never rode a bike since I regret all the time wasted. You are my inspiration and I want to inspire my girlfriend too (whom I got the license with) and just take on the world. When you mentioned Jonna you struck me right in the heart and I feel the same way you do. I dont know why it hit me so hard, but yeah MC and all this video is just the one. Thank you.
Started riding at age 30 because my friends were getting bikes. Three decades later I'm still at it.
Awesome that you was hooked on it. My wife started after we did a 10 day 5063 trip she got her first bike 2 months after we got back. She loved it she says the only thing was she wished she started riding earlier. Lol. Stay safe and enjoy life and make sure you do what makes you happy.
Nice vid! I started riding at around 10. My Dad would place me between the H/B and tank with him behind me. My legs were too short to reach the foot controls so they would dangle. He was teaching me clutch/throttle control. I was hooked! I started riding mopeds and then the 1966 Honda Dream 150 that I learned on from the age of 10. About 15 years ago I became a MSF Ridercoach. Riding is my biggest passion 45 years later.....................you go girl!
Doodle, Being on a Motorcycle you’re really free. Getting in the wind clears your head. Your parents raised a brilliant young lady. I’m very glad to have found your Channel a few years ago.
Great to see you! Thanks for making time for vlog. Pressure as child of immigrant family can be overwhelming. Not wanting to disappoint parents takes heavy toll. I felt it as 1.5 gen immigrant and I see it in my children eyes also. It's hard but talking with family seems the best. End of the day family loves and wants happiness for each other. I always wanted to ride for long time and to my surprise wife gave okay in Sept. She said I worked hard to support family and should do something for myself. Took MSF course ( like you, it's two days without commitment and to make sure I like riding). Research about bikes. Almost got suzuki s40 because it was beginner friendly and super low price. Found your youtube vlog during research and enjoyed seeing your journey. I ended up with 2018 Honda Rebel 500 ABS. Practiced slow maneuvers while waiting for title. Started riding on road since Nov 6th. Took bike up to mountain roads and hwy over the weekend, loving it! Thanks again for sharing your life. God Bless you! P.S. I got Air Inflatable Motorcycle Seat Cushion and loving it. I think you would like it too.
Yesss children of immigrants!! Happy for you wife gave the support. Honda Rebel 500 is a great one! Almost went with that too - and you got ABS!! Ride safe in those mountains! Say hi if you see me up there!
I decided after my wife filed for divorce that I would try some new things that I had always wanted to do. I took the MSF course as soon as I got my motorcycle learners permit. My class allowed you to take the test at the end of the course. I was hooked. Spent the next year looking at bikes every week on my lunch break at different shops until I felt I found the bike I wanted. I still ride that bike 9 years later.
I had just gotten out of the military many years ago and needed a cheap form of transportation. Thought about a used car but had always wanted to ride a motorcycle so I bought a 125cc scooter first and rode that for 10 months then got a 500cc naked street bike which I rode for a year. Unfortunately, I then stopped riding for many years until 2018 when I took the MSF course and bought another 500cc naked street bike. One year and 7,100 miles later I couldn't be happier. What motivated me to get back into riding was watching how much fun motovloggers like Doodle, MC Rider, Chase on Two Wheels and many others were having on their bikes. Life is too short to not do what makes you happy and gives your life meaning so I went for it. My only regret is I didn't come back to the world of motorcycling earlier but I guess everything happens for a reason. So nice to see you back on UA-cam and I love the video!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience. I returned to riding after a long break, and now that I’m retired I get to enjoy riding more. Love to see ladies riding!
I currently just got out of a bad relationship and I somehow landed on this video. And I don’t know why but it just felt like you were that friend I needed. I needed to hear this and I’m now going to go get my license to ride. I just wanted to say thank you. I know this wasn’t the purpose of this video but it helped heal me a little bit from this broken heart.
I started riding because it gives me “time to smell the roses”. I lost my dad to cancer at 17 and my county didn’t have grief counseling for juveniles. I took up fishing, then years later, motorcycling. Going along Lake Huron and watching the sunrise is the best feeling ever. That’s why I ride.
I got my first bike last October, age 63 (and a half). All I want to do now is stop working and ride away, wherever the road takes me. But I have a lot to learn before I do that! A year from now. I love your videos. Thank you for the inspiration.
I am in my 50's, I have been only riding a couple of years. Like you I spent the best part of my life raising a family, I either didn't have the money or the time, you know the drill. I bought my younger brothers bike, took the MSF course, and like you I am hooked. I do a lot of other fun interesting things on my time off but the riding is for me and I LOVE IT! Thanks for posting your video. FYI you are adorable!
Good Vid! I started riding on December 25th of 1971 at the age of seven. Haven’t stopped yet! It puts a 😁 on my face.
Welcome to the club. I got my first street bike in 1988 and had a couple years off since then but all told been riding road bikes for around 30 years. It’s hard to describe the feelings riding to someone who doesn’t and to describe why we do it. You hit the nail on the head. We all started for different reasons but we keep going for pretty similar reasons. For me it has been a release from a high stress job and stresses from time served in the military. I love getting on and I can focus on something intently to continue to maintain riding strategies and monitor conditions ahead and behind while the machine reacts as if it knows what I want to do. Gives me something to do with my brain but at the same time doesn’t require blinding concentration. Helps me escape my own mind while I’m riding. I commute rain or shine because it is my time. The time I don’t have a phone or anyone else to report to except myself and the road. A mental break.
Anyway, I really like your content and like how you are another positive example that this is not a man’s sport. My youngest daughter used to want to ride but she was convinced that it is not safe, she really can’t, really shouldn’t, and this was all told to her by women. The same women have no issues with me or my son riding. We really need positive role models and responsible riders out there helping more women to become confident enough to overcome the stereotype. I really think you do a good job out here sharing the sport.
Keep on riding and stay safe. See you on the roads.
Hard work. Family. Grit. Commitment. Sacrifice. Not giving up. What do these things have in common? I would say your message. If you listen to all the noise out there you would believe these things do not exist anymore. You give us all hope they do, and I would encourage all of your generation to emulate your attitude (huge props to your wonderful family). No matter what you decide to do you will excel with this incredible outlook...
Great video! My wife is a traditional dominicana. I understand the wonderful family values you have. I’ve had the bike bug since I was a child growing up in the countryside of Australia. 45 now and still have it. New subscriber here.
Started riding 10 years ago... little sister influence on her 500 after getting my MSF. 8 year relationship put a stop to motorcycle dreams lol...but that was 2 years ago. Went on the same journey you did, bought a sportster 6 months later and my graduation gift... 17 CBR 1000RR! After 18 months of daily riding. Never looked back since and convinced friends to get on two wheels. Keep up the good work and enjoy the wind!! 👊🏾
Doodle,, Glad you found motorcycling, I am 58, I started riding motorcycles when I was 8, because my dad took me everywhere on a motorcycle from toddlerhood and beyond.. I have always rode a motorcycle, I have never not had a motorcycle, I meet my wife on a 1978 CB 750, she loves to ride with me on our motorcycle. I love riding more than before, and more than ever.... I commute on my 2007 ST 1300 every stinkin day, it keeps me sain. Even as the rodes in Austin TX have become just awful, I still love the sound of my V4 at 5 am, it makes me say, "HEY WORLD IM GLAD I GOT UP THIS MORNING" just be safe and you, like me will enjoy it all the days of your life...
I actually started riding at age 13, I learned on a dirt bike and have been riding ever since. I fell in love and was addicted to the FREEDOM & just being spontaneous going anywhere on a whim is priceless. You are dangerous in nice kind of way. Be safe & keep on riding, it gets better & better.
Asking people about how they started riding is one of my favorite things to ask - every story is unique. If you've been here before, you may have already heard this story in livestreams or in a video a couple of years ago. Now with some new faces (and a little more openness on my part) here's an updated, slightly more revealing version. Comment below - how did you start riding?
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I think i got my first bike at age 11 or maybe 12 and Honda XR75, my dad and I rebuilt the engine all winter long . My second bike was a Yamaha YZ100 and my dad and I rebuilt that one too but suped it up. I raced motocross when I was 15 and when I got my drivers licence at age 16 I got my motorcycle licence at the same time on my moms suzuki GS 750. I have a 2007 Honda XR650L I need to restore and Im looking for a good mechanic to do so as I live in an apartment and have no place to do it myself. I might get a cruzer but not until i move out west as here in Chicago the riding season is short and the insurance is high.
My first street bike at 26. My first trials bike at 44. I don't ride on the street anymore. Trials is too much fun.
It's good to have dreams but you still have certain responsibilities as a citizen and to your parents such as building a retirement instead of depending on others to supply you a retirement. Those people who quit their jobs and ride around the world will be living on public welfare programs when they get old (unless the are independently wealthy already). I commend you for the respect you show your parents. On another note, what part of the country are you located? It would be fun to do a ride.
I did a motorcycle trip with my sisters last fall in Oregon and had a absolute blast! My one sister rode a rented Indian scout and I rode a rented Harley roadster and my other sister rode on the back of mine. we are going to do another trip at the end of May and use Lake Tahoe as base of operations and go threw Yosemite and Sequoya and in 2021 we are planing a big trip out southwest and all 3 of us are going to ride as my other sister just got her licence. I think I will rent something sporty in 2021 I like to ride aggressively. My whole family grew up on bikes, both my parents rode bikes. When I was 6 yo we lived in Chicago very poor, my parents worked nights at a factory called Dual Fast making staples and the only means of transportation we could afford was a old 1971 Honda CB 350 and what ever junk yard Buick my dad could make run. I remember whole bags of groceries falling out the trunk of one of our junk yard cars because the rust holes were so big in the trunk.
Hiya my favorite motorbike lady with out a bit of a waste of time rather be able to take your best yes am a bit of a fan on second thoughts about the fact im an best of both you are doing well as great as if anything for me to pick up with a sense of style that is a beautiful lady who has a great impact of getting me just as far as possible to say that you had the most amazing thing to see you're beautiful self and getting over a bit better now can't wait for a?
Great story! Thank you 🙏 for sharing. I started riding at 23 and now at 49 I love every bit as much as when i started.( 30 bikes and over 250k miles later ! ) motorcycling for those of us who get hooked is a gift that allows us to love , appreciate and cherish our individuality while engaging us in an intoxicating mix of sights sound, and feel. 👏👍
Just discovered your channel. I’m 54 and looking to purchase my first bike. We always rented scooters on vacation and I always loved it. This spring I bought a scooter and have been riding it to work and out and about for fun. Now I want to be able to go on back roads where being safe means I need to be able to go about 50 and my scooter only goes 35. I appreciate your openness to sharing your story. I lot of it resonated with me. I just need something I can do for short periods of time that is purely for enjoyment. I’ve looked at the Honda Rebel, the Yamaha Vstar 250 and the Suzuki S40 Boulevard (which is how I found a channel by the way I searched for reviews of the S40 and yours came up). I have also thought about buying a dual sport because I live in Ohio in the country and a lot of the back roads are pretty sketchy.
Well done. You are never more connected or able to see as much of the environment than on a motorbike. Its dangerous yet empowering. It gives freedom while being isolated and alone. Happy safe trails.
Great video, I started riding 29 years ago at 16 on a Yam DT 50..... for years bikes were my only transport ( No fun in winter ) but today am a fine weather rider and own a 95 GSXR 750 and 96 ZXR 750, love the old stuff.
So glad you bumped into motorcycling. I rode in my 20/30ish then life happened and lived with out a bike. Now I'm semi-retired and after 30 plus years back into having the must fun in life. Enjoy your life to your fullest potential and be happy. Ride smart and be safe. :)
I only started riding about 6 years ago and I'm 53 years old. It's in my blood I guess. My father died from a bike crash when I was 18 months old so I waited until almost everyone in my family was gone before I started. I love it so much that this year after my job of 16 years ended I bought a new Low Rider and rode 12,000 by myself across 17 states throughout the summer. I love your channel and am so glad you found the joy of riding, too.
Great vid! I rode through my late teens and 20's, then had to stop. Now, I have restarted in my 50's. It's amazing to be back on the road. I started probably because as a kid I wanted to ride dirt bikes with my friends. As a teen I loved my moped. In my 20's it was Yamaha Maxim 700. Now we are a 2 Can Am Spyder family, with my F3T and my wife's RT. I have always found riding to be a bit like SCUBA diving, a different world with different sounds and sensations. As you say, it's very relaxing, almost zen. Even more so now that I am older.Thank you for sharing!
Great video. You seem so down to earth and chill. Thanks. I did the same thing. Off impulse, just took the MSF and i was hooked too. Started riding in my mid-30s and I wish I had started a lot earlier. If you want to. Just do it. Don't wait.
It started as a life goal, then it was to overcome anxiety, now it's the best way to clear my head. Great video 👍 (also, I need to look into gloves like that for cleaning my chain...)
Started riding at the age of 14 (1965 Suzuki 80 on trails), so I have been at it for a while and have always loved it. My newest bike is a 2018 Street Triple 765 LRH, which is probably the easiest bike to ride that I've ever owned. It's great to see that you enjoy your riding and that you are not afraid to hit the road as an independent rider. Be extra safe!!!
So glad I found your channel. I rode for about 10yrs, then moved to NYC. I sold my bike and my truck thinking I wouldn’t need them. Or worse someone would lift my Monster on to a truck and ba-bye bike. Fast forward a decade and now I want to ride again. I’m in Orlando now, not Brooklyn. I’ve been looking at Triumphs and recently test sat the ones you’ve ridden. Tiger 660, and love the T100, scrambler all the classic bikes but 1200 or even 900cc felt big. My last bike was the ultra light ‘99 Ducati Monster 750. Now I have to go back and try your short rider tips. I’m also planning on re-taking the MSF course, since I haven’t ridden in sooo long and bikeless. anyway thank you for your channel I’m excited to ride again.
That learning program sounds good. I have a Harley but I can't legally do much with it. I've taken it out on some back roads a few times just to get the basics. But I need that program so I can get licensed. Also I agree with you about how people would love it if they tried it. I have two cars but I don't even wanna fix them up. I had a little motor scooter for 5 years and learned how to be super careful on a motor scooter. So now I'm ready to get trained on this Harley which can actually go over the speed limit if it has to. I mean, the feeling of being on a well functioning motor scooter or motorcycle is just light years better than any 4 wheeler in my opinion. I don't mind bundling up. I just love the feeling of a motorcycle. I don't even like getting into the "boxes" anymore... Great video thank you.
I have started riding in November of 2022 (almost 7 months now), and I rode through winter. My reason was to get out there, clear my head, reduce the life related stress and make new friends (hopefully?), now I'm totally hooked up ❤❤
Thanks for sharing. I started riding because it was the cheaper way to get around while in college. Like everyone else, once you learn, your hooked. Keep inspiring others with your story. Waiting for your cross country series. You know your gonna make one...😁
I want to say that i sincerely didn't expect this video to turn out like it did but, I felt very calm, grounded and vested in your down to earth conversation about your family and how you got started riding. Cleaning your chain was an added touch. Just subbed and looking forward to more videos. Keep it up little sister!!!
Glad to see you're making new videos, Doodle! I started riding dirt bikes and mopeds around age 12. After my last dirt bike was stolen back in the late 80's, I forgot all about riding and focused on being a drummer. Fast forward to 2014, for some reason, I started watching one of the OG motovloggers, M13 and eventually thought, I could totally motovlog, but first I need to get the endorsement. I bought a thrashed on Ninja 500 and rode that until I got sick of it and bought a brand new FZ-07. I picked that bike because there are a lot of customization you can do and it was super affordable and fun to ride. My next bike, aside from my CX500 project, will be a Triumph Speed Twin.
Your Parents did a beautiful job raising you!! Your appreciative and you have respect for your family. That type of upbringing and behavior starts in the home. 😊
Hi Doodle, coming out of a relationship, allowed you to experience new adventures. this is such an important message to portray as relationships can get into a rut and one needs to break out, and as you've shown, can heap huge rewards, although the breaking out can lead to heartaches, but the long term benefits are here for us all to see. My story, as a young teenager, i had an interest in bikes and always looking in showrooms and dreaming for when i left school of getting a bike. The time came, and at 16 i bought my first bike, a BSA 250cc at 18 a BSA 350cc at 21 a Triumph Tiger 100 500cc Twin which i sold in 1967 and bought a car, end of my story. Now, watching your and other videos, has rekindle old memories, and i've a burning desire to get my leathers on again, time will tell.
First rode at age 17.. it's like a first love you never forget. The world is conventional and riding is everything normal life isn't..
Love your innocent enthusiasm! look forward to your uploads. 🤗
Started riding in 2009- took the MSF course. My parents forbade it as a kid, 40+ can't stop me now.. always nice to see people working on their own rides and doing the maintenance. With you on getting out of town and riding in the mountains. My favorite vacation is to escape for a week or so, riding all day out in the middle of nowhere. Finding obscure roads and funny little motels becomes a side hobby. The instant rapport when you happen to meet other riders is great- I wave to all other riders, and kids on bikes :)
This is an awesome topic! I recently went through a divorce and my mom past away around that time as well, so needless to say I was deeply hurt and broken, I was looking for something to help find solace and an escape in even if for a little bit, I thought to myself I want to try something new and different so I wanted to try out motorcycles, so I took the msf course and I was instantly hooked, got all my gear and bought my first bike. I ride now with a huge smile on my face and knowing I've found what I've been looking for! So that's my story!
Hey I remember you..your first purchase of that Triumph had a clutch adjustment issue. I felt so bad but you made the best of it. Glad the comments below were helpful. Glad you opened your eyes and see life is too short to live under someone's wing, and is best experienced on your own
Life is short do what you love, and makes you happy.
It all started way back in the day when Terminator 2 came out. I thought John Conner was the coolest kid in the world. He rode a bike and I knew one day I would too.
Now I ride to remind myself that I'm alive.
I’m very proud of you and I don’t even know you! I’ve tried getting my kids into bikes, doesn’t work that way. It’s a individual choice and you made it. That is just awesome! You’ve made some mistakes, you’ve learned from them and you are still sticking with it! How does the saying go, “Everybody dies, not everybody lives”. You have clearly taken life by the horns, you are doing it. And sometimes you are scared, sometimes you struggle, but you are living life on your terms. And that puts you way ahead of the pack. I love what you said about your parents, you recognize their sacrifices, you ARE their life. But you also have to live yours. Keep doing what you are doing!
PS, I know you’re not a Harley fan, I wasn’t either for the longest time, finally got my first one at 48 (2019 Sportster Iron 883) and I love the bike. No regrets about buying it, yeh I get a lot of backlash for not getting the 1200, have to put up with the, “That’s a girls bike!” comments, etc. Bottom line, I got what I wanted. I don’t care what anyone else thinks, I ride for me not them. I’ve had the S40 also (back when it was called the Savage) and loved that bike. I was 100 lbs lighter then, that’s why I chose the 2019 883 over getting a 2019 S40 and for no other reason.
“That’s a girls bike” people can be so obnoxious 😝 ride safe
One of your best videos. I hear you on the subject of your parents. That's a tough one! I understand how you feel and they feel because I'm a grand father. You will always be their baby girl. You want happiness for everyone. Life is short. Do what you want. Family may worry but they will also be happy at the same time because they will know you are living your dreams just as they did.
Oh my story? Been riding since I was a kid. I'm 67 now. My wife rides as well. Two of my three boys ride. It's a Disease! I Love it! I really can't pin a reason for why I started riding. It may have been a natural progression from a bicycle. So long ago I really don't remember.
Again, Great Video and Good Luck!
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Yes! This summer my family all got together and had a family ride. It included my youngest son's wife on her bike. 5 bikes in all. A memory I will cherish for my remaining years. My wife led and I was tail gunner. Such a proud and happy moment for all!
I was born in 45. At the end of World War II cars were spend y so my uncles all road motorcycles. Every time they would come over I'd start crying and run for mommy. That pissed off one of my uncles so he grabbed by the trainer pants, I was less than 3 and put me on his fuel tank. He said he went about 10 feet and I stopped crying. There was a stop sign at the end of the street and when he stopped I said, "go faster!"
When I was 12 my cousin put me on his 1938 Harley model 61, predecessor to the Sportster, and I was to light to start it and to short to touch the ground. He'd start it and hold the handlebars until I got on. It had a hand shifter on the side of the fuel tank and a suicide clutch. I'd dump the clutch and down the dirt roads of Colorado I'd go.
I'm still riding! My advice, always watch riding videos on safety and technique. You can never learn enough about riding! Practice controlling your bike a low speed and tight turns. Plan on your bike going down and learn what to do when it does. I've had one accident in 71 years of riding. Keep the shinny side up and the oily side down.
Hi Doodle always loved motorbikes since I was at school but couldn't afford it when I left school so many years later I picked up the bug an have been riding on and off 4 2years I have friends I ride with and I totally love it 👌👌🤗🤗
That bug never seems to die once one gets it! Goes in hibernation sometimes when life happens... but never dies...
I haven't started riding yet but have taken the MSF course and have been trying to get my first bike ever since. Like you, after taking the course I knew that I had to continue riding. For now, I'm trying to put together the money to get that first bike. I also know that I want to start a vlog once I'm able to start riding regularly. Ride safe.
I started riding when I was 14 and rode for many years, met my wife and she didn't like motorcycles .So I stopped ??? But I have always wanted to ride again I took the MSF course this summer
and that was it went out and bought a bike ! 25 years is a long time to give something up that you truly Love ! I told my wife that life is to short and you can't live in Fear of what might happen or
might not happen ! You just have to do what makes you happy ! and I gotta tell ya ridding in the Georgia Mountains is Awesome !!!
Hey Doodle it was great to see you on the live chat last night. Great video
Enjoy the Ride
Nice insight Doodle! Riding just provides an escape filled with unpredictable excitement that makes you stay IN the moment. It keeps you present! It’s an invaluable capturing of somewhat making time stand still. 🤘🏽
God bless you for showing such respect for the effort your parents have done to allow you to have a good education.
I started so young because my Dad was the most awesome guy in the world.
Hi Doodle, you actually got me hooked on motorcycles ever since I started watching some of your videos. I think you had less than 1k subscribers back then when we subscribed. Me and my wife laugh a lot when we watch your vidoes. We like the genuine positive energy we see when we watch your videos. I can see that you really love it. Finally got my first bike, a Honda Cb300r last July 2019 after taking an MSF course and getting my licence. I rode my bike for about 5k kilometers in 2 months. Looking to buying a Triumph T120 next or the Bobber black as a second bike. May have to give the Honda to my wife because its light and she can actually handle the weight. Anyway, now that its winter here in Ontario and I cant ride my bike so I'm left with watching you and other people on youtube enjoying their bikes. Keep it up!
Holy cow you all have been here a while!! 😁 happy for you and your wife having this hobby together. Hope to keep you guys entertained while the winter in Canada keeps going 🤪
Hi, Love your videos and glad you returned! I myself just started to ride at the end of the riding season of 2019 as the cold weather is kicking in and hoping for a 50+ degree day to get out to learn more.
My story is that I have moved around a lot in my life. After this last move and getting older, it is harder to make new friends then it was when you are younger. I figured I can learn to ride which I do enjoy and see about making some friends in the process. The whole kill 2 birds with 1 stone deal.
Still working on it...
If you’re in Georgia, I’m sure there’ll be a random warmer day over winter!! Hopefully on a weekend or hopefully you can ask for a PTO day at work 🤪
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Thanks but I'm up here in the Boston area. Not as warm as Georgia.
I love this! I started riding to break my self-doubt (my boyfriend taught me) and keep riding because that’s when I feel most free. I hope you get to live out your two wheel dreams when the time is right ✨🙌🏽
Just came across your channel. I love that you've told this story. I've just got my first bike and loving it!
Doodle, I really like your videos. My Dad was motorcyclist his whole life. As I grew up, I was able to ride Mini-bikes, some with Lawn mower engines on them, then 50cc and a Honda 70. Eventually, at the age of 14 I could get a motorcycle license and I rode my Dad's bikes. He had a Honda CB100 and a 175 twin. Those bike were my transportation for the next 2 yrs. At 16 I bought a Truck and rode the bike less. Later had a Camaro and really didn't ride anymore thru my college yrs. I took a job in another state and when I moved there, I didn't even think about my MC endorsement. When I got my new license it was gone. At 30 (mid-life crisis) I decided I wanted a motorcycle of my own. Since I didn't have the MC on my license, it turned out the easiest way to get it back was take the MSF course. Best thing I ever did! I thought I "knew how to ride". Sure I understood the gears and how to clutch, but there is SOOOOOO much more to it. Still riding in my mid-50's. Now on a Sport Touring Bike.
My experience is similar with getting on the bike - took the MSF class just try it and instantly knew I want to do this all the time. My first bit was an S40 too! You're the only other S40 rider I know of :). Thanks for sharing and keep safe.
S40 FAM RIGHT HERE!!!!
I love your love for riding and how honest you speak about it. Watching your videos is beautiful and inspiring! 👍
Ride! I rediscovered riding September 2019 and will never let it go again. It's part of who I am now. I don't have time to think about negative stuff when I'm riding. Nice vid. Cheers!
Great Job on the Chain cleaning!. Nice video, I love some of your comments " so much time for chores, errands & FOOD PREPPING" lol glad you joined the club!!!
🤪 I’m a picky eater I cook my lunch, breakfast, AND snacks for Mon-Fri on Sunday!
Guada Raoz and Itchy Boots. Two channels worth your time. Guada is from Argentina, she had an accident last year during a tour for Africa, but she's back, not in a motorcycle, but she's back. Amazing women.
I enjoyed your video, riding is simply awesome! Friendly tip from an old biker - after the chain maintenance exercise always check the none of the cleaner or chain lube ended up on the tire, it could ruin your day.
I started riding because it was a dream of mine and my dads to ride cross country on some bikes. I was broke af through college so obviously couldnt do it. He sadly passed away. I got a good job out of school and saved up and after 2020 finally got my first bike. Part of it was because I wanted to but also to feel like I'm living out part of that dream. So far it's been a blast and clears my head.
Your story of the past and present was great to hear. Actually was very up lifting. Yep, been there, done that myself... Yeah, if you're with the wrong person it always shows in the end...
The fact that you took the extra effort to go out and do things that you've always wanted to do is a reminder of your Ex was really not for you. I mean, if the other half was really for you you'd have done these things together.
At any rate, it's fantastic that you got into riding, and the world of motorcycles. And I believe that you were cautious & intelligent about doing it (which is wonderful) you know, learning the ropes little by little and getting experience bit by bit.
And now look at you, into riding, a UA-cam channel about you and bikes, great stuff girl!! Keep strong, and keep riding. It's great therapy for the mind.
Sending a big hello from Madrid, Spain... Having a coffee at a rest area, on a long ride at this very moment 😉
Safe riding 👍
Thx for sharing your story. I started riding 2010 in 🌞 SoCal cuz of year round great weather and got tired of sitting in traffic (can lanesplit). Be safe, be seen 👀, keep your 👀moving, speed mngmnt, space mngmnt, be respectful. Go Bless U!❤️🗽✌️🌎🤓
1st of your videos I've seen and subscribed. I bought my 1st bike in 1979 because I love these machines, the exhilarating adrenaline high, and the freedom of exploring new places. 40 continuous years of addiction. :)
Oh, how I started...12 years old riding on the back of my brothers honda cb350 I knew that I was destined to ride.
That’s a long time on the back!! And wooow long time riding too!
I've just started riding again a year ago after not riding for over 20 years. Love it again.
No Lady, you are cool! Stick to your bike! You remind me my sister! She started to ride exactly same way as you did and she is loving it! ;) great vlog, greetings from UK!
So I use to ride here in Los Angeles about 10 years ago. Sold it two years later due to my monster being a lemon. Fast forward to now, Im feeling it’s time again to ride. I see a long road trip coming this spring! Thanks for your story!
You go girl even though I don't know you I am proud of you stay grounded stay strong stay in faith and ride safe
You wanted to know how I started riding well when I was a young lad I used to ride a mini Taco bike then I graduated to a Honda Trail 50 then to an XR 75 then Anne Elsinore 250 then I grew up and had to work and raise a family so I gave it up for quite a few years then three years ago after all my children were grown and responsible and it was basically just me and God and my dog I went out and bought myself a Harley-Davidson Roadster I don't drink I don't party but I ride like crazy that gives me peace sanity and just a break from life so there you go sister that's the basic story be blessed ride safe and if you're curious take a look 2016 Harley Davidson Roadster Willie G Style video by Kayla kluth that be me and my baby riding in the Wind
I always wanted to be a fighter pilot, but my eyes made that impossible. I tell people the motorcycle is the closest I come to flying a jet. I am a bit of a risk-taker so the motorcycle fits with my personality. I am really glad to see younger women, such as yourself, take up riding. Please keep going!
Nice bike, also you are on the right track doing your own chain maintenance. Motorcycle riding is not just for us men, my little sister had a bike and rode with me when I first started riding. Back in the 1970's I had a 60cc Yamaha street bike with street tires and she had a 60cc Honda mini bike. We both learned to ride off road, I had a lot of trouble with the street tires off road. Later she had a street bike and rode it quite a bit. I'm still riding but mostly to work and back home, working most of the time with no time for joy riding. Some days the only reason I go to work is because I get to ride to work. It's something you learn to love and can't stop doing even with some of the dangers we face every day. You have to be willing to learn and never stop learning. Riding a motorcycle is dangerous but so is riding in a car.
My love as a child was pedaling bicycles. From a broken family, my mother could never afford such an expensive toy for me and my father saw how I rode bicycles so.....ehhhhhh. Had to grow up and work my way to it. Took a 2000 mile/12 day vacation in August with the wife on the back of the goldwing this year and also purchased an nc700x for commuting. Can't wait for the snow to melt!!! Jealous of your 65°!!!!!
Great video btw!!!
Wow sounds like an awesome 12 days!! Great to have your wife with you. KUDOS to working your way to it
Greetings, I just found your channel (Subscribed) as I was researching routes in the deserts of California.. Congratulations on having the courage to be your own person and so glad you have found riding.. it's an unspoken freedom that many never get the chance to experience.. next is flying.. and that's a whole new next level, form of abuse to your pocketbook.. :)
I got the bug of riding when I was in the 4th grade .. on a friends bike.. 50 yrs later.. I'm still riding.. I have left it for periods of time.. but like most forms of dysfunctional behavior, manage to come back. :) After many years of Sport Bikes, long distance traveling on Sport Bikes.. the last 5 years I have really gotten into Hard Enduro and riding extreme backcountry technical routes solo. After years of "draggin knees" I'm really enjoying the dirt.. if you get the opportunity to ride a dirt bike.. Take it..!! The skills you will learn in a short period of time will help you 100 fold on your street bike.!! making you a better, safer rider. Wishing you all the best, ride smart, stay safe. :)
Congratulations young lady and welcome to the fold! You have discovered the greatest form of stress relief (in my opinion) known to mankind. LOL! My father sat me on the tank of his 305 Honda dream, showed me the horn button and off we'd go around the neighborhood. I was still in diapers and yes I do remember it. I gratefully have never healed from that bug bite over 50 plus years. Still to this day when I see or hear an old Kawasaki triple, I can still remember the smell of the bike, the ol' Bell helmet while riding on the back in my pre teen years.
Thanks dad! Ride Safe, Ride Often sister!
Girl it happened to me too. I was a country club guy for over 20 years, and when my brother got sick ( he was a biker ) I took care of his Harley for 3 months and was hooked on the first ride home. That was 2014 and I've been riding ever since. Every one thinks it's a mid life crisis and they haven't got a clue. Ride safe !
Oh, and I took the riding class too.