MY RIDE

I will be riding my Yamaha V-Star 1100a Classic motorcycle.  I have ridden this bike for a little over 2 years and have driven it about 30,000 miles in that time.  I took up riding in October 2002 by attending the Harley Davidson sponsored Rider's Edge Motorcycle Safety Course.  After graduation and getting my license, I rented nearly every Harley they had to determine which I would like to buy.  I then rode my V-Star...at that time owned by a friend... and was convinced it was the bike for me at that time.  Fortunately, it was for sale, in excellent shape, loaded with extras, had a service agreement, extended warranty, and an excellent price.  The rest is history.

The following are a few pictures of the bike and me:

 

 

This is the bike ready to go on the Mid-West Trip this past August.  To see that trip click HERE. [Close the new window when finished to return here]

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this is me on the bike ready to go on the Mid-West Trip.

 

 

 

 

 

A close-up shot of the tank painting.

 

 

 

 

 

This bike has also gone on two trips to Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas.  See them HERE. [Close the new window when finished to return here]

This will be a great trip with many challenges and rewards.  If you have a bike and are anywhere along my route, please feel free to join me!