Birth of a Nation

When I was in high school, a couple of my classmates had motorcycles. Of course it did not help that some of the older guys in the neighborhood rode too. During those days, the Honda CBs, Yamaha VMaxes were some of the hottest bikes around.

Like most action oriented teens, I wanted a motorcycle too. BUT as many young men at my age likely encountered, a supreme force saw to it that I stayed far away from bikes. Yes, thats right, my mother. Her exact words are still imprinted in the permanent hard drive of my memory "not in my house you won't".

While mom put the "Kaibosh" on my youthful riding, I never lost the desire to ride and engaged in active discussion over the years with people who rode motorcycles. As an adult I went through various phases that kept me from riding. Most of them monetary.

Prior to my 40th birthday I spoke to a good friend (coincidentally one of the ones from HS who actually had a bike) and mentioned I was still thinking about getting a bike. While I can't repeat his words exactly here, a paraphrase would be 'well stop thinking about it and just do it. you wont be sorry!"

2WheelNation is not just my story it is the two wheel experience of our nation. You will find stories, pictures and feedback from all kinds of riders (except scooters LOL) from all over the nation. Places and roads to ride, opinions and reviews on equipment, shops and basic do's and don'ts.

One recurring theme here will be safety. Regardless of your experience or level of skill, safety should always be a primary concern.

The Nation is born. Ride Safe!