50 Plus Miles and Loving Every One of 'Em

I now have over 50 miles on my Honda Shadow Spirit 750. Without anything else to really judge it against, I really like this motorcycle. It's fast enough, "cruiser" enough and the sound is just right for me. Not too loud, not too quiet. Here are some other random tidbits I have learned thus far:

• There is no gear display. This bike forces me to learn the gears by feel.
• Riding with the helmet face mask up is a little squirrely above 50 mph. It's best to keep it down and locked.
• First gear can be tricky to find sometimes.
• I'm not sure I will always enjoy riding fully covered. I know it's the safest way, but it's hot here in Georgia and shorts, at least short sleeves, would be pleasant.
• People do not hesitate to tail motorcycles. Again, be safe - Let 'em pass.

Learning the whole gear-thing has proven a challenge. Yes, I knew all about driving manual transmissions in cars, but on the bike it's just different. I was getting frustrated with my slow progress at grasping this, but as of late, I have really come around.

100% comfortable? No. But better...

More to come as I continue to log miles and get comfortable with my 750.