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The Monthly Photograph For December 2006
- a
note from the owner -

A Note from
the Owner
Hi
Mark,
I'm the original owner of this bike, purchased brand
new in 1983. I was so excited to get it, I paid
$2800 for it on 2 Visa credit cards. Within a couple
of weeks, took my first trip from New York to
Virginia Beach. What a way to break in a new bike,
especially since I'd never ridden one before. Going
over and under bridges on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
was a trip in itself,
but well worth it.
Through 1996 I racked up 12,000 miles (not being one
to generally ride in winter) and then retired the
bike to the corner of my garage for 8 years. After
having 4 kids, and feeling it was time to ride
again, the bike went to the mechanic for a
resurrection-almost like return of the Phoenix! Just
came out of hibernation this month, and did the
mechanical repairs necessary to make her road-worthy
again. The only feeling better than the first day I
brought her home 24 years ago, was getting back
on last week.
Hard to describe the feeling, unless you've been
there yourself. But the freedom, sounds and wind in
my face reminded me of a very important thing which
was missing in my life for many years. I feel whole
again, and believe this bike is now a keeper! At 46
years old, I'll keep riding, and hopefully pass this
legacy on to one of my kids to enjoy in the future.
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