Righteous B bought a Harley!

This is actually a picture of my bike. Bob picks his up on Friday.

I took him out today to give him a few riding lessons on my bike. It was a perfect day for riding; the sun is shining and its 72 degrees. He did really well for his first time actually handling a big road bike. It's nice to add him to the growing list of riding buddies I have this summer. Last year it was just Lou and I. We also have Dan the BassMan, and my new friend Ray.
Bob's bike is a 2006 Sportster Custom 883, and I think he said it is pearl white. I'll definitely have pictures to post when we pick it up Friday. I'm very excited for him, and I know he's very pumped about entering the world of motorcycling.
Those who know me also know that motorcycling is my favorite thing in life besides my family and my music. Yes, it is more dangerous than driving in a car, but if you ride safely and defensively, it can minimize the danger. There is no greater feeling of freedom and zen than being on a Harley cruising through rural country, feeling the wind, hitting warm and cool spots through the hills and valleys, smelling all of the foliage, listening to your bike rumble in the trees, leaning the powerful machine effortlessly around corners while the g-force pushes you into your seat rather than side to side, all with a 360 degree unobstructed panorama of the scenery. That's it, I'm going for a ride . . .