a coworker just texted me. she signed up for a local motorcycle safety course. here in CA, you take and pass that course it substitutes the riding test you have to take. (the test is tough!! you have to do this keyshaped slow speed maneuver best left to scooters). she said all the classes near her were booked for a long time.
we have one at the fairgrounds near my home. it is packed. lots of 250cc cruiser type bikes used for the class.
i think the thread title should be.."the decline of motorcycling for me/us - and i want to tell you about it"