04-21-2016, 02:12 AM
Yes sir, it's a family thing. My dad rode, my mom rode, 3 out of 4 of my brothers and sisters rode. Heck we still have 12 riders in the family (my older brother just passed away but was still riding at 77). Technically my first street bike, was a new Harley in 1965 (but in reality it was just a rebadged Italian Aermacchi which made Harley's small street bikes to compete with that new company Honda that was just coming into the states). I wanted a Honda C110 50 Sport but my dad, a Harley rider and WW2 vet hated the Japanese and refused to let me get the Honda. Since I was 15 and he had to sign for it, I ended up with the Harley. Weird little thing. Looked like a girls bicycle. Kick starter was on the left side of the bike, 3 speed gear changer was in the clutch side twist grip. 50cc 2 stroke with oil measuring cup on bottom of gas cap. You filled up with gas, turned gas cap over, measured (or guessed) on right amount of oil to add, dumped it in, replaced cap and bounced the suspension up and down to mix it up. Like I said.. weird. Still I was on two wheels, enjoying life, and have been ever since. Start my 51st year of riding middle of next month. It's been a great life on two wheels.