Old dog new trick

[oristorob]

Hello everyone:
I’m Rob from SC, 64 years old, fully retired and never owned or rode a motorcycle until a couple a weeks ago. Needing to check “motorcycle rider” of my bucket list I purchased a 1981 Goldwing Interstate in very good shape for an old bike. I noticed that older guys seem to prefer Goldwings so I thought that’s what I should get. After falling twice (still have sore hand and foot but the road rash is almost heeled) and dropping the bike on it’s side another two times I decided that maybe the Goldwing is not a good starter bike. So back to craigslist and yesterday I purchased 2007 Suzuki GZ 250, 3600 miles and appears to be in good shape. I paid $1350 which I hope is a good price. I plan to learn on this bike, pass the drivers using the GZ 250 and hopefully move up to the Goldwing.

I went to the DMV Tuesday to test for a beginners permit and failed the eye test. I am due for an eye exam but being the cheapo I am, I planned to wait five more months until medicare kicked in so you tax payers can help pay. On the way home I noticed I had no problem reading the signs and decided I would go to a different DMV office and try again. Passed the eye exam and written test and got my beginners permit. I will get an eye exam this Fall.

Got to go get the GZ 250 off the trailer, go pay property tax, buy insurance and transfer the title (busy day). Oh, I may even go to Walmart and buy a helmet. All advise is appreciated.

Rob