Yeah, being jobless & broke definitely helps keep the trade off affordable. My dad paid for the course at the Harley dealership & the helmet as an early birthday present. Other than that I'm reliant on my earnings from the truck for paying for the bike, jacket, pants, & gloves. I'm not allowing myself to spend a penny more on a bike than I can make on the truck. Probably less so that I can buy all the safety gear I need to make my mom feel better.