Growing up with dirtbikes out in the rural areas, I was always comfortable riding. I bought a Yamaha FZ1 right out of college. For those of you who don't know, it is a 1000cc sport "type" bike, with less plastic and a more upright riding position. I was WAY too young for that kind of power. I soon realized that I could go as fast as I want.........as fast as I want.
Well wouldn't you know it I am going up a coulee hill, not speeding or anything and a little deer comes out of knowhere and I slammed into it...........no jacket on or nothing. I just couldn't get out of the way. Thinking back about how lucky I was to not break any bones and still alive, although I lost a few small pieces of skin. But I was upset about my new bike more than anything!
So to you young guys, if you're gonna buy a bike keep your head up and look WAY down the road.....realize that even hitting a dog can take you down.
Anyways I went up to Calgary and bought mine at Bow Cycle......pretty good place and staff I thought. Oh and if you get a chance to ride a Yamaha V-Max(power-cruiser)..............just do it. Will smoke any other cruiser or Harley on the road period.
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