Nickname: Syberfly

About Me: Retired USN, But still working as an Contract Instructor on NAS Pensacola, Got marred to Cookie (Sherilyn) June 20 2008.  We have 3 Chitlins Erik 19, Amberliegh 18, David 15.

When did you FIRST THINK about getting a motorcycle?1976 after jumping the RR track on my friends Kawasaki 125.

What attracted you to your current bike?First it was the look, the way the lines flow. Size was second, the Yamaha 650 was too small for Cookie and I.

Fastest you’ve ridden? I've got about 100 mph once!

How long does it take you to polish your bike? About an hour, I wipe it down after every ride.

Helmet or no helmet? I always wear a helmet, it is something I've always done, I rode once without one about a year ago, did not like it, felt NAKED!

How many bikes have you owned? Two

If you could change something about your bike, what would it be? Nothing.

What is the next accessory you will be adding? GPS.

Favorite road song? Anything but blue grass.

What are 3 lessons you’ve learned about riding safely in the past 12 months? 1.  Never assume they can see you.   2.  Have an escape route.  3.  Listen.

Longest ride? Georgia State Rally July (2008)

What was the worst weather you’ve ridden? Hurricane while stationed in Bermuda. (DUMB)

Favorite time of the year to ride? Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter, Shoot this is Florida

Next event you would like to attend? 9th Annual Southern Cruisers, Cruisin for a Cure National Convention Aug 21 to 24 2008.

Ever hit any critters, alive or dead? Turtle

Do you have a ride bell on your bike? Of course, doesn't everybody?

Why do you ride? I love the freedom you get from riding.  You never see a Bike in front of a Psychologist office.

What is your “dream machine”? I have it.

If you had only 7 bucks left in your wallet, what would you do with it? Ask Sherilyn for more.

Why did you join the Pensacola SCRC Chapter? Why not, lol.  Merle & Cherilyn (Geezer & Sleepy) asked Sherilyn if I would be interested in riding/joining.