When I was a young man, before I got married, I used to have a 650 cc. BSA motorcycle. One winter a friend and I tore our bikes down, and “built them up”, for more speed. I had mine bored 30 thousands, ported and polished, bigger carb, and a new rear gear. I did the paint job myself, and added a pair of shorty handlebars. I ran my bike at the local drag strip (Milan Dragway) only three times, but came away with three first place trophies. That was quite a thrill going well over 100 miles an hour in just a 1/4 mile.
Once I got married and started having children, that sort of thing was “out of the question!” I’ve owned a few dirt bikes over the years, but never ventured back to the real road cruisers. My brother Brett has had an 1100 cc. Honda Shadow for several years, and was instrumental in starting the Monroe police department motorcycle division. He’s been bugging me for years to get a bike, and join him on some of his road trips.
Well while I was in Chicago I went and looked at a bike that had been on ebay. To make a long story short-I bought it, and am in the process of having it shipped to my home this week. It also is a Honda 1100, but a few years older than Brett’s. I’m excited about doing some cruising in the country, and hope it doesn’t take too long to get my 2-wheel “groove” on. There’s nothing like taking in nature while having about 80 horses at your command. Whoa Boy!
Mike
Sounds awesome Mike. I’ve honestly never ridden a motorcycle, but I can definitely see what draws people to it.
You’ll have to keep us updated once you finally take it for a spin.