Name:  Sonja

Club Name:  Redz

Club Position:  Member

Chapter:  DMV (Mother) Chapter

Machine of Choice:  2006 Kawasaki 636

Riding Experience:  2006

What does the SWAT Colors mean to you?   

The SWAT colors mean sisterhood, family, togetherness and commitment.

What is your first Motorcycling memory? 

My first motorcycle memory would be when I purchased my bike and was mad as ever that it was too high for me to ride home, so I had to drive behind my friend who was the first and only person to ever ride my bike.

What is your most embarrassing Motorcycling memory?   

Actually, I have two, my first would be the day I took the riding test for my motorcycle class and while all of us was waiting for our test results, the instructor came to me first and told me that I failed the driving test and had to come back to retake that it again.  I didn’t tell anyone that I failed, I just had them thinking I was still taking the class until I passed the second time around.  So for the people reading this, it is the first time that they know that I actually failed the first go around (LOL). 

My second embarrassing moment was one day I went out to practice riding by myself.  I drove up into this neighborhood to ride in the residential area.  When it was time to turn around I had to make a U-Turn, all I saw was the curb coming towards me (lol), so I hopped off the bike and let the bike fall.  Then I stood there wondering how in the world was I going to pick this bike up? Lucky for me, a man was home working in his yard and came over and asked if I needed help and of course, I said in a very low and embarrassing voice, Yes!

And, finally what advice would you give to a novice rider and/or future prospective member of SWAT?

My advice would be to always be safe, think safety and never, ever try to impress and over do.  Live, learn and do and most of all have fun and enjoy.