Thanks Ladies for all the words of wisdom and encouragement.

This class will determine whether or not I can do this. The ONE requirement is that you know how to ride a bicycle. My DH thinks I may as well give up now being as often as I seem to crash on my bike. I'll show him!!

He thinks if all this goes to fruition I should get a Honda Rebel - I think an older Sportster would be just fine. As much as I drool over the new Sportster I can't see putting in the expense when I am such a novice. However I can get an older one for a fairly decent price. What I like best is that HD's keep their resale value whereas all the others don't. (Besides, he just got a new HD Night Train all decked out so anything I buy would be chump change).

And thats provided I DON'T flunk out................ My classroom part is tomorrow night, and then Sat & Sun will be the riding portion. I will keep you posted.

And thanks JUJU for the advise on the kickstand. I'd hate to do anything to draw negative attention to myself since they clearly state that if the instructor feels you are a hopeless case they can drop you from the class.