Motorcycle in the Near Future?

After going MANY years thinking that the risks of motorcycling outweighed the fun and practical benefits of motorcycle ownership, I believe I've had a change of heart.  Curtis has long wanted one.  I can't say for sure why, but I now think it sounds fun.  And practical.  I looked up a basic motorcycle safety class and Curtis and I are hoping to go at the end of the month.  They provide motorcycles, helmets, and instruction.  If you pass their written and practical tests, they give you a waiver that you take to DMV, who then automatically issues a motorcycle endorsement.  We went looking at motorcycles last weekend, which is difficult when you know next-to-nothing about them.  Nonetheless, it was fun.  We hope to buy one right after we pass the course.  We do have a few months in Oregon when the weather is dry and nice, and those months (fingers crossed) will start soon!