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SLOW DEATH BY MOTORCYCLE

4/30/2017

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As you have read in the previous posts; had to sell my beloved sidecar rig to generate some of the money for the repairs of the loss to my property due to the rains/floods we suffered in this last season. Almost done with the repairs.  Cost in going to be north of $30,000 - uninsured loss.

You know when one door closes another opens.  For decades I have been sitting on motorcycle saddles
riding to one adventure to another.  One restaurant to another.  One burger joint or fine dinning to another.  My waist line got so big, - 41" thought I'd get my own ZIP code!  I love  food and a fine  Cabernet.  Guess you could say:  Slow death by motorcycle.   

So with the loss of the bike I was going through  "Two wheel withdrawals".  By luck I ran across "electric
bicycles" in an article.   Since I have suffered with bad knees from skiing injuries I wondered if I could
return to cycling?  Used to love to ride.  Back in 1961 I had a true road racing bike.  It was made by Raphael   Geminiani a World Champion.  Won the Tour de France in 1951.  And many more races.
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                                                                                                                                                         Mine was the same as the one above sans the chain cover.

​Beautiful bike all Compagnio componets, with the dreaded "sew  ups".  Never ever get sew ups!  I sat a long time fixing  my first flat.  Dumped them as fast as I could get to the bike shop!  Sold it when I went to Vietnam.   Upon return, four years later, bought an Allego.  Swiss made again all Compy.  Great ride.
Then I discovered motorcycles.  First one was a BMW R90S.  Wonderful!
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So after all these years of being out of shape and getting older - 71 in a few weeks.  Thought it better
to get back in shape.  After all, would like to be a good looking gentleman when in the box!  In the meantime by shedding the dreaded pounds, have a better life.  I tell you this as a kick in the keister to some of you that have become like me.   Get out and exercise more.
Stay tuned for great rides, travels and adventures!


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JOE DEMEO
4/30/2017 11:43:13 am

WAY TO GO! Have fun with the new Ebike.

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