CB1100 meets Buttonwillow

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First stop on the road to Buttonwillow is Soquel, CA. Why am I so insistent on squeezing this in? Well, for me, it’s as rejuvenating as a 10-day vacation. I try to make it any Saturday morning that I’m in town, weather permitting, and it almost always is. Such amazing cars, bikes, and the nicest group of vintage vehicle fans you’d ever want to meet.

Where else am I gonna see a rare, and lovely 1942 Indian in-line four, from the acquisition of Henderson, iinm?

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Pure grace.

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Check out the shift knob.

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And the engine.

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Or an amazing, mostly original, ‘67 GTO, 400 HO, with original factory red wheel well inserts?

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Or a completely original, unrestored 1917 Locomobile coupe? Seriously cool. Look it up.

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Or a ‘63 split window that flaunts the same timelessly tasteful silver red combo as the early (2010-13) CB1100 models?

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Most of the 55 mile ride to Soquel gets me closer to Buttonwillow. And from here, it’s just about 35 miles further down the coast along scenic Route 1 to my brother’s home, near Monterey, and I can hydrate, wipe down the bike, even polish some crud off those high-maintenance stainless pipes in anticipation of photos at the track, and of course, take a nap before hitting the real meat of the ride, down 101 to Paso Robles, and east over the hills/mountains on 46 towards Bakersfield.
When you’re going any significant distance, and significant is whatever significant means to you, I think it’s a great idea to stop and stretch, to ward off pain, cramps and discomfort, plus to stay alert. I also like to admire the beauty of the CB1100 Interstate with deluxe Samsonite luggage option.

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Clean chain, eh? This is at the Bradley rest are just north of Paso Robles, where I’ll cut over the hills/mountains on 46 east about 80 miles to I5.

About 20 miles off Highway 101, heading out past the wineries of Paso Robles, is the unfortunate place where James Dean hit another car and died in a fatal car crash. As a beloved movie star even with only three films under his belt, this place is still a highly trafficked spot on the highway.

Dropping down Inrerstate 5 for about 20 miles I actually pass Buttonwillow Raceway by 10 miles to reach the hotel where I’ll stay.

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It’s also where I’ll meet up with the others at Willow Ranch for some good BBQ.
Good morning, Buttonwillow!

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Good night, Buttonwillow.

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