Have you ever rode a motorcycle?

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Better to ask how many and even then I couldn't tell you.

Nickname back then was Awfulknawful! 🤣

Built my first with help at 16 from a wooden crate! A 1974 Jawa CZ. 175 cc

Not my image but it looked like this...

Nimbus · M

@DeWayfarer lol, my first too :)

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Nimbus did half .the muffler come off on the freeway? 🤣

We didn't tighten it enough.

Nimbus · M

@DeWayfarer They weren't known for their finesse :)
I was always amazed that when kick starting it the kickstart would shoot back, engage gear and stall, lol

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Nimbus oh I trouble enough with one down three up! 🤣

Nimbus · M

@DeWayfarer Yea and didn't it have another 'neutral' between 3rd and 4th ?

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Nimbus don't recall that one. But I only had it six months before someone t-boned me. 😢

Nimbus · M

@DeWayfarer Awwwww, what a loss,

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Nimbus more than a loss. Not a good story.😞