Me,myself and I

I have always had a love of anything with an engine in it. I used to compete in off road motorsport for a number of years. I have had several classic cars, my favourite, a ’65 Ford Mustang in a gorgeous red. I have always liked bikes and I used to go pillion with my friend on his Aprilia RSV Factory and after a while I thought ‘I want to ride a bike myself’.

I told my other half that I wanted to get my bike licence and he said it was too dangerous and I wasn’t allowed to!

So I did what any normal petrol head girl would do – I went and did my CBT and bought a Yamaha YBR 125 to learn on without telling the other half. Six months later I passed my test and bought a Honda Hornet 600.

I have been riding for 6 years and I absolutely love it, I wish I had got my licence years ago. I try and get out for a ride most weekends. I have been on three European holidays and already have two more booked for the coming year.

I now ride a Kawasaki Z900 and have recently bought an MV Agusta Brutale 910. 

I saw the MV advertised locally, my other half was unable to come so I went on my own. Now you have to understand I have limited knowledge on the mechanical side of engines but I do know what looks good.

I saw the MV and could see how absolutely beautiful it is, a true piece of Italian art. I asked the chap selling the bike to start it up so I could hear the engine/exhaust and that it was it, I had to have it. We agreed a price and the chap said he would deliver it for me one evening in the week.

I went home and said to the other half that he had to make room in the garage as there was another bike coming!

I decided that I wanted to share with you guys my riding experiences and I really hope you enjoy reading my blogs.

BK