Thursday, October 25
Dear VTwin Mama,
I wrecked my 1996 Suzuki Savage about 3 months ago. I hit sand and
gravel in an intersection as I was making a right turn (on my way to a Women
on Wheels meeting) and broad sided a van. Poor bike was totaled! To
make a long story short -- I now am the proud owner of a 1999 Yamaha
V-Star (650). I bought it about 2 months ago, and my husband has been
making modifications to it so that I could reach the peddles. Isn't
that a hoot? I could not reach the peddles and the pegs. In addition to
the peddles being moved closer, it now has floor boards as well. He
finished the modifications last Thursday, and it has rained every day
since then.
Today it was in the high 50's and windy....but no
rain.....so I got to take my maiden voyage on it. WOW......it is
absolutely wonderful! It may be bigger and heavier than the previous 2
bikes I have had in the last 5 years, but it handles better than either
one of the smaller ones did! I think I am in LOVE!
Fortunately, my husband (Jim) is not the jealous type. Hee Hee... He
has been great throughout this time without a bike to ride by taking me
for long rides on his beautiful Valkyrie! What a life!!! Have a great day
and thank you for one of the best web sites ever. –
Betty (aka Bootygrandma)
Dear Betty (but I love that Bootygrandma
nickname!),
Do I smell a little inspiration for our readers? Of course I do. I
may not know all the technical jargon of a bike, but I know a good story
when I read one. Yours is about picking yourself up from a fall and
climbing back in the saddle. And about the importance of having people in
your life who believe in you and are willing to help. And about the yahoo
and aha moments in our lives that make it wonderful to be
alive.
And about what a great website I've put together and how I should be nominated for the Pres . . . oh, was that taking it a bit too far? Well, we get the drift and I appreciate the atta girl. Let's not forget that this site is fueled by the women who read it, the women who participate in the forum, but on a deeper level, all the women who have ever looked at a bike and said, "Why not me?" We are ALL so fantastic, don't you think?! Well of course we are. – Mama