Sunday I go to the motorcycle expo in NYC with Stiles, my brother, and a pair of other friends who ride. Man, I am suffering BAD from PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome).
How does it get to be that we humans form such strong attachments to machinery? All of my bikes have had names, and very distinct personalities. They have been there for me in good times and bad, through new romance, breakup, even divorce. They have been cranky, some have even left me stranded by the side of the road. One I pushed four miles home. I've been within inches of death on every one, and they have remained rock steady on the brink of disaster, responding precisely to my commands. I believe they love me back. I believe they like to ride like I like to ride. I believe some days our moods are in perfect synchronization. On those days, we can corner faster and harder, lope along a country road more smoothly, or devour states and timezones with a side order of mountains and rivers. It is truly a beautiful thing.
How does it get to be that we humans form such strong attachments to machinery? All of my bikes have had names, and very distinct personalities. They have been there for me in good times and bad, through new romance, breakup, even divorce. They have been cranky, some have even left me stranded by the side of the road. One I pushed four miles home. I've been within inches of death on every one, and they have remained rock steady on the brink of disaster, responding precisely to my commands. I believe they love me back. I believe they like to ride like I like to ride. I believe some days our moods are in perfect synchronization. On those days, we can corner faster and harder, lope along a country road more smoothly, or devour states and timezones with a side order of mountains and rivers. It is truly a beautiful thing.
VIEW 7 of 7 COMMENTS
I clued in H about the site. So you know. I went to the Pittsburgh gathering with him, and all went very well. Drop me a line for details...
I hadn't been able to ride my moto in 2 weeks for various reasons (moving, flop hurt his hand, rain, etc). I took it out for the first time in our new town it it felt very very good! I saw 3 cops on a back road that I was riding though, which kinda sucked. So I took it easy and decided not to start off in my new town with some major tickets. Anyway, I may have a lead with some guy at Leguna Seca doing a motorsport museum. I'll let you know if anything happens.
Later skater...
piggytails