Name: John Bennett

Hometown/State?
Noblesville, Indiana

First motorcycle?
1977 Suzuki GS750

Current motorcycle(s)?
own a 2003 Honda VFR800Fi and a 1999 Yamaha YZ400F.

All-time favorite motorcycle?


Years riding?
I’ve been riding motorcycles for 35 years.

Joined MSTA (when)?
I joined the club in January, 2006.

How did you hear about the MSTA?
Some riding friends were members of the club and they told me about it.

Who (what) was your biggest influence in motorcycling?


Favorite places to ride?
Any place I’m riding with my friends.

Describe a memorable motorcycle adventure?
A 2010 trip through southern Missouri and northern Arkansas comes to mind.

Best motorcycle advice or tip learned through the years?
1) When things start happening too fast, just slow down and everything around you slows down with you.

2) When in traffic, always assume and prepare for the other guy to do the wrong thing, then you’ll never be disappointed.

What turns you on about motorcycles or riding?
I enjoy road trips with friends and constantly working on being a better rider.

What do you get out of MSTA membership?
The MSTA offers well organized events in great locations.

Hobbies/interests outside of motorcycling?
I enjoy flying and scuba diving,

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