Man, I could have a field day with this question.

Oh.. you mean motorcycles?? haha!

I started on a Ninja 250 back in 1990. Rode it like I stole it. I was a cocky bitch with no respect. I jumped on bikes and rode the hell out of them. It didn't matter what size they were...or who they belonged to. I just had to ride.

I learned the hard way about seven years ago exactly what not respecting the beast between my legs (boys.. get your mind out of the gutter) get you. 50+ yards of asphalt surfing and a hospital bill from hell.

Tips for chicks..

Don't look "hot" on the bike. You don't look hot sliding and it is really not hot having the ER techs plucking you like a chicken when the boa trim on your "hot" shirt fuses into your arm and stomach. Wear the right gear.

Next tip is for anyone who makes a habit of lending their bikes to people.

If your bike is modified in any way to maximize performance.. please let the person know! If it looks stock..sounds stock.. some dumbass cocky person (aka Me back in the day) is going stupidly assume it is stock. Ok.. so I spaced on the sliders..should have been my first clue. But, to have it modified for Willow Springs and then forgetting to tell the person you are going to just let hop on and take it for a spin.. well.. that is one way to get your girlfriend pissed off at you (if the person hopping on and eating shit is another girl..and it is HER bike!!!! I swear I did not know that part!).

Oh many lessons were learned that night.

That was February 2nd, 2001. I was forbidden to get on another bike afterwards or "He" would leave me. I was scared shitless. I didn't have a bike anyways. So..I walked away.

That seven year itch hit.. he is gone and I am back. I have my bike. I just haven't found my balls just yet. Hey, I am honest. I am still trying to convince myself that yes I screwed up but for ten years I was either really lucky or I have skills. Ten years is a long time for someone to be that lucky. I do have skills.

HAHA.. My garage just got totally cleaned out this weekend! Had to make room for my new baby.. her name is Gypsy.

2006 Ninja 500R.