learning to fly
Yesterday I took a trip to Sendai on my motorbike, stopping for a quick detour into Furukawa to order a jacket. The day I ordered the bike there was a guy from my town getting a workup done on his bike. Yesterday he was in the shop as well, and left at the same time I did, but in a souped up Skyline. We wound up following the same route for 15km or so, trading off the lead.
The real challenge came once I got into Sendai. I followed the lead of the other bikers- apparently you're expected to cut to the front at stoplights. From that point you accelerate fast enough to beat the other traffic. This shaves a good half hour off the trip but by the time I parked I was sweating rivulets. Thankfully the trip back was easier.
August 23rd, 2005 at 6:57 am
Jeff. Sounds like you're having a good time. Having seen a lot of motorcyclists in the ER, my only comment would be--wear a helmet. Ken
August 23rd, 2005 at 7:56 am
Yup, helmets are mandatory throughout Japan on motorbikes and scooters, and I'd wear one anyway. Hey, I even got mine for free when I bought the bike, and it's a pretty nice lid.
August 23rd, 2005 at 8:56 am
Just because everyone else drives like maniacs doesn't mean you have to! Maybe the guy you were following is an idiot? Aargh. This is hard for me. Be careful.