Today Tom and I travelled to Kitchener to bring home my new bike. When Brittney (previous owner) handed the key to me, I giggled. Everything went smoothly at the DMV and once the plates were on Tom rode it home for me.
Once home we cleared the driveway of vehicles and Tom pushed me up and down the driveway so I could get the hang of balance and steering straight. Then it was time to turn the key and start the motor. We practiced starting off in 1st gear then braking. It took awhile for me to get the knack of slowly letting out the clutch and giving it enough gas as to not stall. Soon I was ready to go down the gravel road towards the bush. Tom walked beside me barking orders like a drill sergeant. A little gas, release clutch, feet on pegs, coast, feather brake… repeat. I was sweating bullets in the heat but I survived my first ride! Tom said I did good for my initial ride. I’m registered for the C.S.C. Motorcycle Training Program at St Clair College this weekend. Wish me luck.
Sounds like a lot of fun! Be careful. How does Tom like having a biker babe?
Good luck Martha. I”m sure you”ll do well. (But aren”t licences something they give people AFTER they learn to drive and not before?)
There is progressive licencing in Ontario for motorcycles. It starts with a class M1 written 3 part test – rules of the road and signs, eye test and knowledge of motorcycles which is good for 90 days. I am taking a Motorcycle Safety Course on Sat. and Sun. at St. Clair College in Windsor for my Level 1 road test. It will be 21 hours of class time(14hours of on bike practice). If I pass it I have to wait 60 days to move to Level 2. Class M2 lasts for 22 months. After you have completed the time required you may take a Level 2 road test to qualify for full Class M licence privileges.
It sounds like you’ll end up knowing just about everything there is to know about riding a motorcycle by the time you’re finished. Good luck to you Martha.
Way to go!
Can’t wait for the mardi-gras ride and pics.