Greetings. I've been riding since I was 16, which is more than a few years ago. Only on my third bike now. First was a year old just 68' Kawasaki A1, sold it in 1990, next along in 82' is the 1977 CB750K that is currently down with carburetor issues, and a few weeks ago I added a bike built in Milwaukee. I'll admit it's much newer as a 2006 model, more power, better brakes, and runs fine, but it's just not the same. I'm missing my fairing, my music, and places to put stuff.
Hopefully with more effort I can get past the carburetor issues. From reading some of the threads I've already realized I need to pull the carbs off again and be much more detailed in my cleaning efforts.
I bought the Honda initially because all I desired was ride when I wanted, and not be concerned with problems. Unfortunately the bike had to be parked for the last three years, which was not a good thing. Now forty years after it was built the bike and I are more mature.
It's great to see pictures of some of the restored bikes, amazing the effort and dedication some put in. My compliments to those members.