Don't let them intimidate you Kenny! They put their chaps on the same way we do - one leg at a time. I've had a few make comments to about my riding a rice burner. I could care less and have even asked a few if they would rather me pass them by if I ever see them broken down by the side of the road. Those folks are pretty rare. Most of the bikers I meet are a pretty good bunch and really don't care much about what you ride but rather how you ride. Those are the ones I want to ride with. Keep your knees to the breeze . . . Matt

You should be over it by then. I'd call the doctor by tomorrow if you are feeling worse though. He/she may put you on a course of antibiotics to speed it up for you. If it's really is a cold though it's viral and antibiotics will only help prevent opportunistic infections but wouldn't be a bad idea since you want to recover as quick as possible before your surgery and be infection free. If it is viral, he/she may decide to put you on amantadine or Tamiflu to cut the duration and symptoms of your cold. No matter what though, you should be well over it by May 10th. I wouldn't worry about it. :-)

Kenny, Don't worry the first ride that I went on I rode with a Harley and a Yamaha street/dirt bike. I was on a Yamaha scooter. Want to talk about being out of place. Try pulling into a lot with hundreds of bikes on a little scooter. LOL

Hey Jaymie! Welcome aboard! MSF course is a excellent starting point... now... find a bike and your all set! congrats on your losses! Good job! Hugs Angel J LOS

no idea..a cruiser more than likely. Sorta got a lead on a 96 Virago.