Hi Kim, where are you these days!!

Had to stop in and say hey. I've been riding for over eight years on my own. Had been going for rides since I was old enough to climb on, though. Anyway, husband owns a harley and I ride it periodically, but I really find that I'm not happy with it. I'm too into the whole speed and adrenaline thing and that bike doesn't corner at all. I know that I shouldn't expect much from an 88 Heritage though. I have owned a little Virago, a little Honda that was dying, a little Intruder, and my last bike was an 1100 Honda Shadow. I find that I keep moving up and am currently looking at the 1800 VTX. Still haven't made up my mind which one though. I think that I will probably end up waiting until I have lost some weight before rushing out and buying one. Might use it as a little reward for reaching a milestone. Anyway, I've written a novel and it is 2 am, so I am off to bed. Hope to hear from some of you soon.

I can't believe I got my 2002 Honda Shadow and am using it as my primary form of transportation. I've already got 1000 miles on it and have only owned it for 2 months. I really do enjoy it very much and I'm now looking into joining a motorcycle club around Houston.

Well, I'll try to help fulfill your wish. I'm a newcomer and love bikes. We ride street on a 2001 Vulcan Nomad and my son and I dirt bike a bit. We're in Michigan, so the weather is starting to cool down now a bit - great for the color tours. Congrats on your new bikes. I think that must make it even more fun with both of you on your own bikes! Matt

Thanks for all of the good advice! I am listening and heeding every piece of advice I get. I bought a 2004 Honda Shadow VLX and I'm taking the course at Massasoit College in Brockton (appropriately named Training Wheels) this weekend 9/24&25,and having my surgery on Monday 9/26. Busy weekend! In the meantime, my son has given me a couple of lessons on my bike (couldn't touch his Road King!). But, in his defense, he did offer me his Sportster. It would be too much bike (1200) for me so I turned it down and bought my "girlie bike". I think it's pretty; chrome,grey&black. I'm doing ok, just have trouble with the throttle.....clutch,gears & brakes,OK. This week I joined Rolling Thunder, Massachusetts Chapter 1, and hope to be joining them on their rides in the Spring. Their big one is to Washington DC on Memorial Day weekend. Not sure what I'll be capable of this Fall. They're a great group interested in veterans issues and that's right up my alley. I'm the State Sr. Vice of the VFW Ladies Aux. and work for the VA. Donna, good luck with your surgery and keep in touch! I usually go to the Lowell VFW a couple times a year for meetings.