On Sunday, we took a long ride to Cement City, in the Irish Hills of Southern Michigan. We were headed to
Town and Country Sports Center, which advertised not only Harley-Davidson, but also Can-Am, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki motorcycles. That's my favorite kind of motorcycle dealer — one with variety.
Unfortunately, the majority was given over to the HD brand — particularly in the clothing and accessories — so there wasn't anything I really wanted to buy. But the display of vintage bikes was well worth the trip.
Now I don't know a whole lot about these bikes, but here are some of them.
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| Very old, very cool HD with sidecar. |
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| Mid-'70s AMF models: AMF either saved or nearly destroyed the Harley-Davidson company, depending on your point of view. |
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| Knucklebuster |
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| '65 Sportster |
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| BSA |
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| A gorgeous Indian. Check out the western-style saddle and seat rail. |
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| The Honda Dream! |
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| Still-pristine 1935 Harley. |
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| Love the flip-up rear fender for quick tire changes. |
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| 1967 Shovelhead |
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| HD devoted its production line to military models during WWII, alienating civilian customers and dealers. |
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| This 1975 Suzuki has a rotary engine. |
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My first motorcycle, bought in about 1972 was very much like the Honda Dream Pictured. It was used. I paid a whopping 75.00 for it. After I drained the tank, I put in some fresh gas. Then I replaced the battery. And that was all the old girl needed! And away I went :)
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