1. You're going to drop the bike... at least once.

2. You're going to be nervous for awhile.

3. You're going to get frustrated.

4. You're going to hear "crash" stories from non riders whether you like it or not.

5. You're going to get advice from others whether you want it or not.

6. You're going to find you're not wearing proper fitting gear at some point (wrong sunglasses so eyes water, gloves too bulky, etc.).

7. You're going to struggle with how to manage your new hairstyle called helmet hair.

8. You're going to spill gasoline all over the tank... at least once.

9. You're going to realize riding your own motorcycle is cooler than you ever imagined.

10. You're going to find yourself smiling more often.