I've loved riding motorcycles since I was about 9 years old. I would ride on the back of my dad's and brother's bikes every chance I got. My dad finally taught me how to ride by myself when I was 9 and after that he couldn't keep me off them.
In the 70's there were very few female riders. At that time I had a Honda 450 twin which I thought was OK. Shortly after I purchased a Honda CX500. That was my touring bike (had to change the stock seat though).
Today I still love riding and hope to continue doing the same for many years to come.