Hobbies/Passions Other than Reptiles - Who are you other than a herp lover?

[Dianne]

Awesome! I want to drive the "Tail" one day too. Not sure if on bike or in my Porsche yet, but we will see.

Ultimately, I think I want a Street Triple R Low Ride height (Triumph as well), as I love the low weight and power to weight, linear and torquey motor, etc. Also, they offer a low ride height version and I am 5'4" on a good day with a 27" inseam!

HOWEVER, I NEED TO WALK BEFORE I RUN! I know that. I've been reading this, as well as other books on Motorcycling and controlling a bike. Not sure how soon that will happen, and I imagine the Street Twin will be great for now, if not forever. I really like the classic look and it's got a good amount of go.

https://smile.amazon.com/Proficient-...s%2C134&sr=8-1

I read about high performance and track day manual before getting my Porsche and my Formula car. I also, if I didn't already mention, take a 2 day, 16 hour, safety/beginner rider course.

I’ve been all over Virginia and the Carolinas on the bikes with my other half, but we never rode Tail of the Dragon, though he was on it once in his 80 Corvette. There are plenty of little squiggly roads I have ridden in both the Blue Ridge and the Rocky Mountains around Glacier National Park. This will be a fun trip.

I’ve never taken the motorcycle course, just taught to ride by my other half. I’ve been riding for over twenty years now, all over the country in all kinds of conditions. You are right in concentrating on bikes that fit your frame. Too many folks pick out bikes that are too tall to firmly plant their feet at a stop. When you are in less than ideal conditions, especially with uneven pavement or ground that may require unplanned stops or slow walking, you will appreciate good foot placement.

The Triumph are popular bikes, and as I mentioned earlier, real classics. The power to safely get out if the way is important, and most bikes have that in spades these days. I started out with a Honda Rebel, moved to a 883 Hugger Sportster (Harley), then a 1999 Heritage Softail, and ultimately ended up with my 1999 Heritage Springer. The biggest thing is to feel comfortable on the bike. In all honesty, I am more comfortable on the larger bikes than I was on the Sportster because the seat height overall fit me better.

The book you picked up looks like it will have some good tips. Might have to pick that up myself.