Who needs 2nd gear?

It's not as difficult, as I imagined, to navigate on a motorbike without 2nd gear. Although, it is the best gear for turning corner and snooping on the unsuspecting, it is possible to do without it.

I have been working with 1st and 3rd and it's fine with a bit of practise. Having said that, I'm considering getting the bike fixed just in case 3rd decides to throw in the towel - 1st to 4th would be more of a challenge that 1st to 3rd. Here's to finding a mechanic that wouldn't rip me off!