There they go

On Friday afternoon we loaded up the Honda herd. Yeah, that was easy. I am still finding bruises. But as soon as we track down all the titles, we’ll be able to swap them for a running, reliable 1978 Yamaha. 350 + 450 + 750 = 650.

Here’s the 350, otherwise known as “The First Bike”:

Here’s the 450 DOHC, or “My Wife Bought Me a Motorcycle for Christmas!”

And finally, acquired slightly before the 450 (in a scheme unbeknownst to the Wife, who had her own secret plans), the “Barn Find” 750 Super Sport:

Yeah, that’s its seat, on the floor of the truck, next to the front wheel.

After the swap actually takes place, we’ll be able to post a picture of a running motorcycle, saints be praised.

I promised my wife I’d write

But after writing and editing all day, it’s hard to read and write on personal time. Or at least tiresome… Anywho…

I intend to go to the Barber Vintage Festival (Oct. 19-21) in Birmingham, Ala., this year (as a civilian, since I no longer edit Vintage Motorcycles magazine — the finest U.S.-based vintage bike rag). I want to ride my 1979 CB750SS, and am looking for companions. I may still need a chase vehicle as that is in the air right now. I will be leaving Milwaukee likely on Friday, be at the show, swap, races, auction on Saturday, and ride home Sunday. It’s a 12-hour trip, just btw. Let me know if you’re interested, or if you need more info about the event, as I officially attended the first two to cover for VM.

And a quick plug here for my favorite shop, SK Service in Hatley, Wis., and my favorite clubs: the AMA, AMCA, VJMC and INOA.

 Be safe, wear a helmet while riding and keep the rubber side down.

Welcome to Spinning Wheels

My husband and I will be co-hosting this blog, which will be mostly about the two kinds of spinning wheels we like: the kind that make yarn and the kind on vintage motorcycles.

I don’t know how to spin yet, but that’s OK — his motorcycles don’t run yet either.   Here’s hoping we can coordinate the two activities so we each enjoy our hobbies and maybe make some friends along the way.

I’ll start by posting pictures of his current bikes, and he can take over the cycle duties from there. I’ll put up references and resources for both kinds of wheels, too.