Well I dropped my bike today. At like 1mph. I used too much front brake when my bars were turned slightly stopping at a stop sign. I didn't get my bars straight before braking. Something to work on. A few scuffs on the muffler and front brake lever. Thats why Im practicing in my neighborhood for several months. In hindsight I should have bought a 2k used beater and learned on that.
I will say the most annoying and honesty uncool thing is to be told by everyone who knows I got a bike is to tell me a story about someone they know who died etc. I know it's dangerous. I know the stats. This would be like me telling someone who told me their 16 yr old got a license. Oh hey your teen is 10x more likely to be injured or killed as a new driver.
My soon to be 18 year old son is buying a bike. His mom and I begged him not to but even with financial dis-incentives he's going to be 18, has a job and free tuition so not much we can do. I could maybe push him off for a few years but eventually he is going to get one and be pissed off. So my choice was to fight him or join him and learn to ride safely and together. So add me to the motorcycle owner list. Took my class last Tues/Wed bought this Saturday. Finishing paperwork this afternoon. 2024 Kawasaki Eliminatore SE ABS. It's a 451. Looked like a perfect beginner bike. Matches my car
I didnt really love San Pedro. Was fun for a day and I did enjoy the beers and burger at No Hay Deer. I heard San Juan is much more laid back and better for older travelers. I had a pretty good meal up in the Bario area of San Pedro at Mikaso Hotel at the suggestion of the Hay Deer owner. Santa Cruz was more my style. Panajachel wasnt bad either.
That seems fair. I dont feel the need to return immediately but to me at this point being super close and having the outdoor activities I enjoy I can see a day where I just want to chill on lake atilan or wander around antigua for a few days or find a little place on the water