gaffer49
New Member
Hey guys! Just discovered this forum recently and am always on it now! Me? Having owned a Vespa 150S for about 4 months, I fell in love with riding 2 wheels - to the point where I never want to drive my car anymore. So I was looking for a more powerful bike for a new rider, but not too overwhelming. Bought a NCX. In fact, the bike had only just arrived at the shop the day before I bought it. I was customer #2 for that bike, but the sales guy said there was lots of interest in this unusual bike. I was intimidated when I first got on. Especially with all those newbie things like speed and acceleration. This wasn't some little Honda Rebel! Took a class in motorcycle safety, spent an absolute fortune in gear, Shoei helmet, leather gloves, Olympia jacket, boots and have been riding it and loving it ever since. Have only 3 months experience riding (any) bike, and I know I have a lot to learn. It's interesting that there are several members who have owned much more powerful, and bigger bikes, and they prefer and enjoy riding the NCX. I have been looking at it as a "entry level" motorbike. Anyway, the only add on I've done has been a Honda made box for the back. This is a very fun, and incredibly functional motorbike for my daily life. With the box in the back, and the storage under the "tank" I can fit a ton of stuff. Now I'm just getting used to riding on freeways, especially in the dark mornings. I have not yet got to the point of "enjoying" riding the freeways. Kind of freaks me out. I know with more experience, and persistence, I will get better. I need to tell myself that I am still new to riding motorcycles. Don't even think that you're ready to mimic those sports bikes that are zooming right past you, weaving in and out of lanes. Anyway, loving the bike so far.
Seriously I'm sure that you will soon get the feel of riding a proper bike and will be enjoying all types of roads
