I learned how to ride on a Jincheng motorcycle, and looking back, that decision shaped a lot more than just my riding skills. My dad got it for me because it was affordable and beginner friendly, or at least that’s how he explained it. He said it was a good place to start before touching anything expensive or powerful. What he didn’t mention was that learning on that motorcycle would also mean learning how to fix things. I had my fair share of minor accidents. Nothing serious, but enough to bend a lever, loosen something, or knock a part out of place. Most times, fixing it fell on me. If I wanted to ride again, I had to figure it out. That’s how I slowly learned basic repairs, troubleshooting, and patience. For a long time, my dad didn’t interfere. I assumed he didn’t care much since he said it was affordable. That illusion shattered one day when he finally snapped and told me I could learn riding techniques on YouTube instead of risking my life through trial and error.…