It was a beautiful day in early October
A ride to breakfast and a couple bike shops had been planned for the morning. Robert and Donna were getting ready to head out when a flat tire was found on Donna's bike. Donna had to ride Co-Pilot.
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OH MY!!!!!!!!
When we arrived at the bike shop, most of us made our way inside while Robert occupied Donna outside. Not only was the bike a surprise, but Trisha, Richie and Robert Austin were there. |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
While we all watched, Donna seemed to realize, this bike was actually hers! |
Room and power for 2
Not often do you see a motorcycle with 1 mile on the odometer and 2 people. While the bike is powerful enough to ride 2, probably better put someone smaller than Robert on the back, he can still put his feet on the ground. |
A little practice in the parking lot
Donna made a few laps around the parking lot to get the feel of the controls. Slow speed manuvering is one of the toughest parts of riding, but she pulled it off like a champ. |
Time to go
A quick moment to get the radio hooked up and they were ready to head out. |
Donna's taking her new ride on the road the first time
While we all would have liked to head out for the maiden ride, Donna was accompanied Robert, Ken & Julie. Ken & Julie had to head on home and Robert had to get home and put some air back in the tire he'd flattened the night before. |
One week later
One week and nearly a thousand miles later, this picture was taken on a "switchback" on our fall color ride south of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. We did a lot of miles that weekend and watching Donna get more comfortable by the mile was really awesome.
THIS GAL CAN RIDE!
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