Friday, July 28, 2006

taking my motorcycle skills test next week...

Yeah, those of you who know me know that I've recently learned how to ride a motorcycle (and I bought one this Spring). In Ohio, you are permitted to ride once you pass your written test--you just can't have passengers or ride at night. Part two is a skills test (cone weave, u-turns, quick-stops, etc.). I called the testing agency this week to ask if there's any way to practice before I take the test. The guy says, "Not really." So I told him that I've been riding all summer and based on that, I asked him if he thought I could pass the test. He tells me that the cone weave will be the toughest part. He gave me the measurements and cone locations and suggested I practice it. So I did. It's not easy. And part of the reason is because my bike's not real small. I'd say right now I have about a 50/50 chance of nailing the cone weave. I'm pretty confident about everything else but honesty, the cone weave has me spooked a little. I'll post the results of my test next week.

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