Casey Garner Born an Aries in 1990, I moved to Florida from East Liverpool Ohio when I was 7. I was raised in a family of bikers, but I didn’t start riding my own until I was about 24. I started on a 2013 Honda CBR500, it was the best beginner bike. The CBR is a very forgiving bike. It provides all your basic needs for learning how to control a motorcycle and still has enough power to get you out of a sticky situation. I later moved up to a suzuki gsxr600 and now proudly
ride my gsxr1000 everywhere. Florida is an extremely dangerous state for motorcycles, because of that I strive to continue learning and practicing all techniques that will keep me alive. I tend to stay away from riding in town and at night. My father taught me everything I know and he lives on through me and my journey. I was given all the advice, but In my first year of riding I experienced my first crash. I was entering the on ramp
of the interstate at night and target fixated on the grass. That’s exactly where I went! I low sided into the shoulder and got up to find my bike leaning against a tree. If not for my helmet, it could have been much worse. I was by myself. Once I looked everything over, I hopped back on and rode home. I have been very lucky and aware. Many of my friends have not been so fortunate. Dont wait for it to happen, expect it to happen and learn how to adjust
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