[Dr. Curve]

Today I almost bought a bike........and still may, after seeing it in person, hearing it crank and purr, and noting how it is simply vintage, original, and low mileage. 21000 Km on it, 1973, R75/5, original Krauser Bags (first year they were made square like) with lids painted to match the factory blue, both sets of bars, engine never apart except for valve settings, no wrecks, everything as new except some mars on the rear fender under the seat, original crash bars, one piece luggage rack which the original Krausers clip to, beautiful speedo and tac, as new looking, blinks, original mufflers, original horn........the list goes on.

Does this happen to any of my pelican brothers? I want it to ride on at a putt-putt pace, to take me back to the "once upon a time ago's" when everything was basic and simple.

Then I look at the drum brakes, the beautiful spokes, the tube filler nipple, and the small head light............and wonder aloud. Do I really want that for the road and drivers of today? Lots of money (4900 plus related cost) to get it. Thoughts? Am I kidding myself? Does this happen to you? How do you keep these urges in check?