50 years away from motor cycles
#1
09-27-2007, 01:39 AM
50 years away from motor cycles
Yes! it's been 50 years since i've been on a motor cycle. First one was a whizzer, I now have a used 19971500 classic with only 1000 miles on it.
It's acting a little cranky due to being stored in a barn for the past 10 years. bales of hay piled on top of it for protection.
I've got it cleaned up so it looks like a motor cycle, not a place for chickens to roost. It runs but not great. I'll have a bunch of stupid questions over time as i get to know the bike better.
The plan is to get the old girl into shape and then, when the weather is nice next summer, my son and i are going to just head out in some direction or other.
Anyhow, Name is Ken and will be 70 soon - 2nd childhood maybe. Greetings to all.
It's acting a little cranky due to being stored in a barn for the past 10 years. bales of hay piled on top of it for protection.
I've got it cleaned up so it looks like a motor cycle, not a place for chickens to roost. It runs but not great. I'll have a bunch of stupid questions over time as i get to know the bike better.
The plan is to get the old girl into shape and then, when the weather is nice next summer, my son and i are going to just head out in some direction or other.
Anyhow, Name is Ken and will be 70 soon - 2nd childhood maybe. Greetings to all.
#2
09-27-2007, 01:45 AM
RE: 50 years away from motor cycles
hahaha, on the chicken coup comment.
Welcome to the forums.
Welcome to the forums.
#4
09-27-2007, 03:00 AM
more - 50 years away from motor cycles
My wife thought i was going off the edge when i came home with this crusty looking motor cycle. After i had cleaned it up a little and got it started, she came out to my shed to see. She actualy smiled.
About an hour later, she came out again and asked if i'd take her for a ride on it.. Later still she asked me to take her to the local resturant for an early dinner. I did, she squeeled a lot but had a big smile.
Today, she got in her little tennis shoe car and went shopping.. when she came back, she was sporting leather pants and jacket, a pair of boots and gloves. A brand new shinny dot certified helmet. She told me that she was now a biker chick. Anyone ever heard of a 70 year old biker chick?
About an hour later, she came out again and asked if i'd take her for a ride on it.. Later still she asked me to take her to the local resturant for an early dinner. I did, she squeeled a lot but had a big smile.
Today, she got in her little tennis shoe car and went shopping.. when she came back, she was sporting leather pants and jacket, a pair of boots and gloves. A brand new shinny dot certified helmet. She told me that she was now a biker chick. Anyone ever heard of a 70 year old biker chick?
#5
09-27-2007, 03:05 AM
RE: more - 50 years away from motor cycles
hahaha, actually a few out there on some of the rally's. Sounds great that the wife is enjoying the experience as well. Congrats.
#6
09-27-2007, 03:08 AM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
RE: more - 50 years away from motor cycles
Wow Ken first of all I extend a warm welcome to you and the wife, kudos for you for getting back into it. We can't wait until you post pics of the bike and your adventures. Again welcome to the site, there are so many great guys on this site, you will be pleasantly surprised at the humor, and maybe even a helpful idea or two.
#9
09-27-2007, 03:05 PM
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 5,499
RE: more - 50 years away from motor cycles
that is anawesome story glad you are gettin back into this awesome sport. good luck and glad the whole family is enjoying this experience.
#10
09-27-2007, 08:05 PM
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 6,482
RE: more - 50 years away from motor cycles
Welcome. to KF. That is awesome you and your wife sporting a bike.I hope im as lucky you as man.