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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
Damn cool bike.
I wonder how many of today's motorcyclists could even figure out how to get it started...
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A little off-topic, but...
Remember the old days?
My first street ride (1959)...BIL's (Candy Apple Red with Gold trim) Ducati Americana (200 cc), had a headlight, brake light, and a horn (and sometimes they did work).
No turn signals, no neutral light, no gas gauge, no mirrors, no oil temp gauge, no starter, no hydraulic brakes, no cup holder ...
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We signaled w/our hand, looked over our shoulders for traffic, and we always knew what gear we were in.
We knew that sweet spot for kicking it over.
Popped-off the gas tank lid and shook the bike back/forth to check gas level.
Lovely simplicity.
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Lovely...except when it wanted to kick our sorry asses over the handle bars.