ancient history

[SportsterDoc]

Third bike, third Honda, circa 1969

1967 Honda CL160 (not near as fast as second bike, second Honda, a 1967 CB160 purchased new)

Only 1.3 mile to work, but went through a few brake/taillights. No LEDs back then!

The metalflake gold helmet was purchased for that second Honda in New Jersey, circa 1967. Leather lined. I was wearing it went I went down in a snowstorm, resulting in snow being pushed behind the face plate.

On that 1967 CB160, key switch under tank, no kill switch (stop/run) and no throttle return cable. Made it awkward when throttle cable froze!
It was white, so I was camouflaged in the snow!
Feeling nostalgic today. Using search on the forum, wanting to not duplicate a post, I came across some posts from Eric / Long Ranger.
Good health and safe riding to all!

[SportsterDoc]

Fourth bike, fourth Honda, 1970 CL350. One of the most beautiful exhaust systems I’ve seen.

PO only scratched (minor) front fender when he went down, but broke his leg.

Eldest daughter is in front.

No crashes, but dropped it in the rain a couple times.

Notice the RLETS!

In 1973 I rode my wife on back, daughter strapped in front, to Datsun dealer to trade it in on a 1973 Datsun PL620 pickup.

Next was a 1975 Honda CB360.

The PL620 1.6 liter 4 cylinder and 4 speed manual trans was replaced in 1982 with a 5.7 liter V8 and auto trans.

Hills in background are Corriganville, accessible from my first house through Foothill Park

Movies that were filmed there include Fort Apache, starring John Wayne; Jungle Jim, starring Johnny Weissmuller and the Three Musketeers, starring Lana Turner and Gene Kelly.

TV shows included the Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Bonanza, Cisco Kid and The Lone Ranger.

[Cormanus]

Nice memories, SportsterDoc. LongRanger is missed.