Don't know if this thread is still running or being viewed, but just wanted to put in my two cents worth, (or 0.08 pence if you're a brit)
Sounds like the bikings in your blood, but I don't think anyone knows until after their first accident. Some stay on (if possible) and learn from it. Others give it up. Not for everyone I guess. Lot of good advice here for first time bikers, I just had advice for the Mrs.....
My experience,
Age 16.5 start biking (after 1st lesson - bought a bike, rode around on my learners permit, 2nd lesson - licence) of course my Mum hated it and said I should quit.
Age 18 started rock-climbing. Mum hated it said I should stick with the bike.
Age 20 started skydiving. Mum and girlfriend hated it and said I should stay with biking and rock-climbing.
Age 23 started B.A.S.E. jumping. Girlfriend left me, (well actually told me to choose, HA! bye bye) Mum, begged me to give it up and asked me when it would be enough.
I've now been travelling Europe, Russia and Asia for 4 years (working along the way). My Mum loves my bike and is proud of me, (although I miss B.A.S.E a lot) and has even seen me skydive a couple of times.
De-sensitize...... that's the key!
Keep the rubber side down bro, and join the the world of travel only truly experienced on 2 wheels.