A WING and a prayer...

The moment came. I fixed my temporary plate to the bike, packed in my gear, and stood in awe, excitment overpowered by apprehension. I savoured the moment as I sat on it for my first ride. Big, toppling.... it's like sitting at the dinner table and having to watch your manners. The seating position makes you sit straight but relaxed. I teetered off down the driveway (gravel makes for a good first handling impression - NOT) and then off up the I-12 back into town. Cruise control set to 55mph, stereo on, tuned to Michgan Rock FM. For my first twists of the accelerator I was greeted by Aerosmith -'Walk this way' followed by Metallica 'Seek and Destroy'. Photos to follow. I 'm off to buy some boots and some leathers and then hit the road for Detroit, then Canada (Toronto) and then NY state for Niagra Falls and full registration... I hope.