motorcycles have been around for a long time and are consistently becoming faster, stronger, and lighter. just the word alone sends shivers down my spine in a passionate way. I've been riding motorcycles for about 10 years and have ridden 250cc-1300cc bikes and every time I crank on the motor and hear that engine idle I want to thank god for this machine in my hands. of course with all great things come with great consequences. I myself was in a really bad motorcycle accident 4 months after moving to Orlando when I was hit by a woman making an illegal U-turn on Colonial august 28, 2007.
I remember the day exactly, I just left the Suzuki dealership- new bike, new oil, beautiful Orlando day. then all of a sudden a careless driver changed my life when she sent my flying 20 feet into the air eventually landing on the hot blistering pavement. I went from riding a $10,000 motorcycle to screaming in pain on the burning road beneath me. after spending 12 hours in the trauma unit I was having my first surgery of my life and everything still hadn't sunk into my brain yet, maybe it was the pain. It seemed moments ago I was fine, now I have a busted open knee, broken toe, and 2nd degree burns on my skin that day. I spent a year in Iraq and didn't get a scratch but moved down here from Texas and almost lose my life due to someone else.
I stopped riding bikes for awhile but then I realize how much I love riding them and I need that wonderful motor in my life. I can never let someone else steal my moment of joy and will always do what makes me happy. to me a motorcycle is like a sexy woman that I gotta touch no matter if it belongs to me or not.
Wow, thank God you're ok and alive. Motorcycles can be dangerous but we still love them. Be safe! :)
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