Hi Guys,
I've been AWOL for months and Bill Emery suggested I let you know where I'm at so here goes:
My wife Margaret Mary had a series of health problems over the past 18 months and was in and out of hospitals with cardiac problems so motorcycling took a back seat.
Then she recovered from her worst condition and I began having problems with my 74 years old right hip and leg. That made it awkward to hold my R65 up when stationary at traffic lights and in traffic so I have only ridden it twice in the past six months. I began solely riding my light kick-start Honda CT110 but over the past month have had knee problems kick-starting it. Ageing is bad news.
I had to find a way to keep riding and after much prevarication and backing away from selling my R65 I decided to sell it, sell the Honda CT110, and buy a light bike with electric start.
I sold the '85 Blue Beauty R65 in 24 hours after advertising it this week and advertised the CT110 today. When the garage is empty I'll buy a Honda CB250 Nighthawk which ended production in 2005.
The CB250 Nighthawk crew are similar to this group - enthusiastic and helpful - they're at
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/CB250_Nighthawk/messages?o=1 .
The CB250 should keep me riding for another five years or so and every year after that will be a bonus. I'll keep my R65.org badge on my jacket and add a CB250 patch. My wife suggested that I keep the R65 in the garage but what's the point - it's better for someone else to have the benefit of riding it and better for the bike to be on the road.
My R65 was bought by a fellow in Sydney, Australia, for his son who is a 220lb rugby player, it'll be ideal for him.
Best wishes to all of you for the holiday season and 2007, it's been a pleasure to associate with you.
Leo
Melbourne, Australia
PS I'm still flying my aircraft so if any of you plan to visit Melbourne please contact me and we'll have coffee, go riding, or go flying. My email address is leopowning@yahoo.com and home phone in Melbourne is 9598 3115.
