It was a 2001 Harley Davidson Heritage, but it was much more than that - it was a new her. She had ridden motorcycles, on and off, since she was six years old; but, set that passion aside for family. That was all behind her now. She couldn't wait to test drive it, and he was more than willing to let her have it inspected before she bought it. She was going to anyway, it was just a matter of going through the motions. Its slick red and black paint called to her. Its shiny, reflective, chrome covered parts, mesmerized her. She was off without hesitation.
By the time she arrived at the dealership, she was beside herself. She wasn't thinking like her old self; cautious, guarded, and controlled. Perhaps it was the excitement. Perhaps it was the freedom. Perhaps, it was the historic vibration of the Harley Davidson between her legs. She felt free; felt alive; felt excited; felt beautiful; desired; erotic; powerful; euphoric; felt all of these at once.
When the technician approached, she knew she was in trouble. He was tall, handsome, confident in his stance, and his eyes made her heart flutter. His chiseled facial features concealed slightly, with a neatly trimmed beard - just enough scruff to unnerve her a bit. His shirt open at the top, the buttons hanging, pulling the shirt to the side. She could see the arch of his chest, the muscle tight against the skin. She had difficulty speaking, answering his questions; not even catching his name.
She stood by, watching him run his rough, textured, hands down the bike. She could feel it. As he removed the seat, he pinched his finger. Putting the corner of the thumb to his lips, she watched his tongue touch it. She could taste it. Her breathing began to shallow and become rapid, as her heartbeat quickened. He motioned her over, as he squared down beside the bike. He rattled off words, but she couldn't hear them. He pointed to the parts, but she couldn't see them. Her eyes were locked on his. She wasn't herself. Words faded in and out; "seat", "screw guide", "front intake", "pump drive", "piston stroke", "shaft."