[jorian]

Like Higgins says, "It doesn't work like that." Part of the charm of a vintage bike is the lack of reliability. To own, ride, repair and maintain a vintage bike is a statement. It says you have respect for history, enjoy the road, are self-reliant and have a sense of humour.

If my buddy had never ridden a bike and had no mechanical skill/desire I would talk him out of a vintage rig. They don't start when you want em to and they don't stop as you'd like em to.