Saturday, March 5, 2011

Motorcycle


So Brian got a motorcycle about a month ago. We were thinking about in CA getting a 2nd car, just an old cheap one that gets better gas mileage then our Durango. So we got thinking about motorcycles because they get great gas mileage (Brian's gets about 80mpg) and cost less than an old car in the same condition. We decided to get a Honda Rebel 234cc because we heard it is great for learning and not too much power. He got a Utah driver's license and a motorcyclepermit that lets him drive but without passengers, at night, or on the freeway. He is now taking the class at SLCC that will give him the license when he finishes, then he can let me ride on the back. He always wears his full face helmet, jacket with armored shoulders and elbows,pants with armored knees, and gloves with armored knuckles. He got some bags to put his pants and other stuff in when he gets to school or work. He also just got a sissy bar which is a backrest for me and a larger bag that slips on the sissy bar to fit his jacket and strap a helmet on top. He gets really good parking at school, his classes are all in the Smith Field house and Richards Building so he parks right next to the building. In driving it around town he has begun to enjoy it, he thinks it is fun to ride. We got a carrier for our Durango that is like a bicycle carrier but the bike is supported under the tires, you use the ramp to push it up onto the rack and then strap it on so it doesn't roll off. We are going to take it to florida with us.

2 comments:

Lynette said...

Looks like a nice bike. Just be careful and aware of the other cars that don't respect your presence. I had a lot of fun riding tote-goats when I was a teenager so I know how much fun it can be.
Mom

Becky said...

That does sound like the better option, especially with gas prices going way up. Next time we see you guys, he'll have to take us for a ride!