Scared and smiling about it!

[slowshadow]

On my way way to work this morning an earthmover pulled across the road in front of the car ahead of me. Not an emergency stop, but it definitely got my attention.
I didn't realize I was in second gear to when I began to resume speed, I twisted the throttle a little too far, too quickly (letting my emotions determine throttle position).
The front end lifted up in the air and thumped back down after I immediately gave it a full release.
All was fine except I was conflicted between being angry that I didn't have complete control of my bike and the excitement of having pulled a wheelie without crashing.
Obviously I did not intend on pulling the front end up; nor do I intend on doing it again.
I'm kind of proud to know the Valkyrie will do it effortlessly but I have always said since the day I bought her, "this Valkyrie has too much power for me to just putt around on like I did on my Nomad. This is a lot more bike than I am a rider"
Oh, I love this bike! 

[mrtappan]

You should try a decent throttle twist in first gear on the new Valkyrie and see how long a rubber mark you can leave........

Thats the only time I even use first gear is when I'm showing off.  Regular driving is 2-4, with fifth thrown in if I'm on the highway for a while.