[sweetwater]

I used to get the "you'll kill yourself on a motorcycle!" argument, too, but I'd usually respond with: no, there is a far greater chance that YOU, as a car driver, will kill me. The MSF course is not only fun but worth the time. I like a bike small enough to handle easily and big enough to get me out of harm's way. That size would be different for people that are larger or smaller, so it's hard to give advice to unknown other. My Virago was right for me. Wear your gear and keep a sharp eye on traffic & roadway, and 'keep the rubber side down'. And oh yeah, I'm jealous! I wish I still had my bike.