The candy-apple red bike caught my eye. Thor, Sarah, and I were walking up the street through Truckee, California, to meet Garry and Linda at "Burger Me", our favorite watering hole. Although there are millions of motorcycles, and some very cool ones, I couldn't help taking a photo. There must have been some great gathering, because everywhere I looked, groups of bikers were tooling through town. I think they must have been lawyers and doctors dressed in headbands and leather, because the bikes were just too elegant. I couldn't afford one, I know, so we wandered up the street and ordered a beer and a burger.
A beauty seen on the street
Garry and Linda at "Burger Me"
The little restored Honda
The Blue PlateMy friend Heather Sanchez owns "Eggs in the City", a favorite breakfast stop in Salt Lake City. It's close to my old friend Ted Wilson's place. Ted was mayor of Salt Lake for 3 terms, and I often meet him her for breakfast when I'm in town. This particular morning, I sneaked over to grab an early morning breakfast and spied this little gem. Not exactly a motorcycle, but I'd love to take it for a spin. I tried to figure out the owner inside, since the polka dot helmet was maybe the coolest ever. It would certainly turn my head if I saw it driving down the street. More in my price range, too!
Check out the polka-dot helmet on this classy scooter
Check out the polka-dot helmet on this classy scooter
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You have inspired me; I am going to have to get some pictures of the cool bikes (motorcycle and pedal) and interesting vehicles around these parts.
Great post! Enjoy your new truck and your travels.
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OnIslandTime, thanks for the correction; I'll fix it to Mayor. Yes, you should do a piece on the bikes in your neighborhood. I decided to put this together because of the photos of those three motorcycles I saw in front of cool restaurants I frequent. Now I'm going to be more observant when I travel and dine out!
Loved the matching helmet on the little Vespa. Great pic.
They did a real nice job on the 125. But I'm not sure how much safer a scooter is: Sometimes you need grunt to get out of a tough situation.
Fun places to stop for a bite. We're on a fairly well-travelled biking route here, and the local eateries go out of their way to be welcoming, as is obviously the case in Truckee.
Raymond, I agree!
Boanerges, I've never had a Honda, either. Two generators and a power washer. But my brother's Honda 90 was a load of fun!
Those little scooters are fine in town, but I don't think they go fast enough for most roads. I'd get killed even downtown here in Anchorage.
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Poppi, I rented a Vespa when I was 16. I still remember how much fun it was running around town.
BTW, best cup of coffee in town is at The Coffee Garden at 9th and 9th.
Went to many a peace march/rally/camp out/whatever on that ol’ bike. I always had to carry a few chain links and tools - it broke chains four or five times a day. Threw oil too! No problem, I just wore high rubber boots and carried a gallon jug of re-refined oil along.
With my gallon of oil & my gallon of gas, (hung like saddle-bags) and my wife on the back, I felt like I was King of The World. Hell, never mind “felt like” - I WAS King of The World!!
Glorious days!! The Flower Children ruled!
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