“You meet the nicest people on a Honda” was the catch. Growing
up in England in the 70s, Honda motorcycles allowed me to stay well clear of the
remnants of motorcycle gang wars. I have been in the automotive industry
throughout my career, my claim to fame is a summer job at the famous AC Cars. Now
retired, I continue to meet the nicest people on all makes of motorcycles.
I bought my first motorcycle at 15 and rode it around the field until my 16th birthday when I got my driver’s licence with it and I rode it throughout high school. Then came some years without a bike but I’ve since been riding for the last 40 years. I love the older simpler bikes that I have at least a chance of success with in wrenching on them. Long time BMW R100 rider, then a classic Honda CB750. Current ride is a Suzuki GS1000. There are always a few other bikes in the garage that I’m fixing up.
Growing up on the Danforth, I started riding in 1967 (Yamaha
YA-6) and kept at it. A varied work history (printer, elevator mechanic,
custom painter, software guy, more) kept me busy while raising two kids
with my lovely wife. A first move when I retired a while back was to
build a bigger garage at our home in Maple and fill it with tools and
bikes. You can usually find me there..
Motorcycle license since 1973. Have owned the same Velocette since 1974 but a 2004 650 V-Strom is the regular ride. When not on two wheels may be found boiling water at the South Simcoe Railway in Tottenham.
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The Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG) is a not-for-profit organization aimed at promoting the use, restoration and interest in older motorcycles and those of historic interest.
The Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG) is a not-for-profit organization aimed at promoting the use, restoration and interest in older motorcycles and those of historic interest.