The first bit is the hardest, once you get into the rythym it becomes oddly comforting, especially in the west where one does not have to spend much time fighting traffic.  My first "big" bike I had in California was a Honda 550 4cyl.  I went all over the state on the at bike and loved it.  In fact, I picked up a used 55o Nighthawk a few years ago for my Partner to learn to ride.  She loves it.

"I said, 'Wait a minute, Chester, You know I'm a peaceful man...'" Robbie Robertson