Thanks for the cautionary information, folks. Keep it coming. Any help keeping my head out of my ass, and therefore off of the pavement, is always welcome.

Going to Lawrence this afternoon to pick it up, but may end up trucking it back. 25 mph winds, rain popping up here and there, and generally not a really happy first ride day.

Me and the bike are home safe and sound. 47 mile ride from Lawrence to Raytown. Everything is in order on it save for the brake light not working...that's a biggie, but at least not crucial during the daytime. Got passed by a Kansas Highway Patrolman with out so much as a glance from him, despite no license plate.

Here she is...

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Congratulations. Yeah, brake light is a priority, but shouldn't be difficult or expensive. Good luck with the mobs of hot women wanting some of your throbbing between their legs. ;)

Looks cool, Els.

More advice? One bit that stuck with me from the MSF course was that the tires will track your eyes, so one should look at the path around an obstruction in the road, not at the problem itself, or the tendency is to hit it and that's not good. And assume nobody can see/hear you.

I like it!

You may consider a small wind screen for your comfort and an additional flashing break light for your safety.

Looks like a bunch of fun. Enjoy.

I forgot to mention: keep the rubber side down. ;)

Good advice, actually it's the same when driving a car. That's why some people run into cars that are safely pulled off the side of the road. If you fixate on it you'll probably hit it.

Definitely looking at adding both. I am probably going to go with a taillight that adds to the back of the helmet, and wirelessly receives signals from the brake light, and also a flashing array above the license plate.

Not sure how easy it will be to find a windscreen for a bike this old, though.

You are not allowed to drive a Kawasaki with a Honda keyring. Ninjas will drop out of trees and well... you don't want to know.

Srsly tho - nice ride - wish I had one.

I promise that a new keyfob will be the first item of customization.

I was pretty leary of the whole idea, but damn I love riding a bike. I definatly want him to keep safe!!
We looked at a bright pink helmet for me. It has roses and barbed wire for decorations lol.

http://www.classiccruiser.com/products.asp?item=738236

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html

http://www.bikerhiway.com/

http://www.streetglo.net/

May you all ride safely enough to someday ride like this:

Florida Biker and His Babe
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