Riding a motorcycle in Los Angeles
Honda PCX150. Yes, it’s considered a motorcycle in CA. You need a license.
Public transport in Los Angeles has been decent, but I got a bit tired of constantly looking up bus schedules and adjusting my life around timetables. I tried an electric scooter last year, but it lacked both the speed and the range to make it of much practical value. So I decided that the next most convenient and least expensive option for getting around was a motorbike. I’m now riding a Honda PCX150 around town and it’s a blast. Here’s a quick rundown of what it took to make it happen. (tl;dr;: Around 3 weeks and $2200)
Achievement unlocked: babe on back. Hi mom!
California Motorcyclist Safety Program
I took the CMSP from Westside Motorcycle Academy. Cost was $258. It’s 2 x 2 hours in a classroom going over the Motorcycling Training Course Student Handbook and another 2 x 3 hours riding around an empty...