Tom's New Toy...

Some of you may have heard (somehow or another) that I bought a motorcycle, but very few of you have had the ‘privilege’ (that’s a joke) of seeing it. Considering I live multiple states away from the majority of you, a picture will have to do (if you click the picture…there are more in the set titled ’Thomas’s Bike’ on our Flickr account):

For those interested…here are a few details:

• It’s a 2007 Harley Davidson, Sportster 1200 Custom (with Vance & Hines ‘Short Shots’ pipes ;-))
• Yes, I wear a helmet all the time (1/2 helmet, gloves, and a coat with body armor…)
• I took a motorcycle driving safety course before driving it. Still have lots to learn (you never know it all)…but the course helped out a lot
• I have driven it to work every day but one (two days ago) since I got my license. I don’t go on the ‘fast roads’ (interstate/major highways). I tend to stick to side roads that have a little less traffic and are a little slower speed for now. I’ve been on some busy roads, but not on the way to/from work and never during rush hour(s).
• I went on a ride last weekend up into Wisconsin. I think I’ve seen every county road that state has to offer in the southern/southeastern quarter or so ;-). I put on about 265 miles that day alone
• I have put about 800 miles on the it so far…in about 2.5 weeks or so (3 on Monday)
• The most I’ve spent on gas when filling up has been about $11. I get somewhere between 40 & 50 mpg

Let me know what you think.