Author Topic: 34 Years Later... (Read 4575 times)

rpyles · « **on:** June 14, 2005, 10:11:31 AM »

Bob Wessner mentioned to 50WORDS that he wanted to take a picture of his K0 in the same spot 22 years after an earlier pic. I've got you beat, Bob - this is 34 years later. My parents house (no, I don't still live there), same bike, same license plate. Of course the original exhaust are long gone, but there's still hope.
Richard

oldhondafan · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2005, 10:17:30 AM »

Now that, sir, is very cool! And just look at how that tree in back has grown.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2005, 11:12:15 AM »

You're right Rich, I couldn't, nice picture pairing. I bet not many have the circumstances to even give it a try.

Harry · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2005, 12:47:52 PM »

Wow! Amazing...yeah, look at the change in girth of the, uhm, tree

I found myself staring at those pictures while I had a flashback of my own life the last 34 years! Thanks for sharing these pictures, somehow this sums up the essence of SOHCing for me....by having my bike and riding it daily I have this strange, direct link to "the day".

kghost · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2005, 12:55:08 PM »

Way, Way Cool.

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2005, 01:24:28 PM »

I was born in 71, so I find that first picture special. Congratulations for being here still after 34 years. May I be around in 34 years time...

Raul

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2005, 02:01:18 PM »

Born in '71? Ah, to be that young again.

78 k550 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2005, 09:38:50 PM »

Quote from: kghost on June 14, 2005, 12:55:08 PM

Way, Way Cool.

Right On.

oldbiker · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2005, 02:47:44 AM »

Try born in 1928 and still riding!!!

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2005, 02:54:52 AM »

No kidding! Way to go! Now I am inspired.

kghost · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2005, 05:11:21 AM »

You don't stop riding because you get old.....
You get old because you stop riding.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:04:07 AM »

Sounds like a great "T" shirt slogan.

Deke Rivers · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2005, 08:23:00 AM »

great photos! Thanks for sharing them.

needswork · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2005, 09:13:07 AM »

Awesome Richard, Thanks for sharing. How much mileage have you got on the bike?

rpyles · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2005, 11:06:35 AM »

It has around 17,500. Its been ridden more in the past month than in the last 15 years.
Richard

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2005, 11:21:57 AM »

Not bad at all for a 35 year old machine. What changed to allow you more riding time?

rpyles · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2005, 11:53:26 AM »

I think I've mentioned this before in another post, but my nephew was killed on a bike in 1990. My sister lives close to me, and I felt bad about riding the bike around her. Also the traffic in the Maryland suburbs of DC had gotten progressively worse, so I pretty much parked it in '90. I mentioned the bike to a co-worker, and he was interested in buying and restoring it (as he had done a Ducati), so I sold it in '99. He fixed the front brake, replaced the tires, and then let it sit. I kept asking him how the restoration was coming, but he seemed to be loosing interest. He retired in '03, and moved out of state, but sold it back to me (for less than I sold it to him) before he left. The tank was really cruddy, and the carbs so gummed up the throttle wouldn't even move. I POR-15'ed the tank, rebuilt the carbs, put new Mac 4-into-2 exhaust on it, but it still ran rough. I hate to admit it, but I took it to a Honda shop to have the carbs sync'ed, since I don't have the equipment or the talent. When I got it back, it was like old times again - runs like a top. I have a Maryland 'Historic Vehicle' tag on it (cheaper and no inspection) which allows me to use a vintage (1970) tag on it, which has restricted usage - pretty much no daily commuting. I also retired a few years back, and I'm only doing part-time work, so I can ride the bike at my leisure.
Well, that's it in a large nutshell, probably more than you wanted to know.
Richard

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2005, 12:04:30 PM »

Not at all. It's interesting to hear/know some of the background on members.. at least I think so any way.

mcpuffett · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2005, 02:48:57 PM »

hello richard, i to enjoyed your pictures and the explanations ,everybodys story is different but just as interesting thanks mick.

nickjtc · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2006, 01:58:54 PM »

Thought I'd resurrect this nice post, since I'm on a nostalgia thing at the moment. I wonder how many of us could do the same thing? How many of us have owned a bike for that long, I wonder. Wait a minute, I feel a poll coming on!

Richard, at what point were the bars changed? During your friends restoration?

sparty · « **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2006, 03:19:05 PM »

I hope that I can have the opportunity to snap a photo like that in 34 years. Excellent job... God Bless.

Sparty

grumburg · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2006, 03:48:41 PM »

Richard: You can't go wrong with the classics! Thank you for sharing.

ic455 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2006, 04:51:55 PM »

Great post, Richard! Same house, same bike, and nearly the same exact position, too cool!

Ernie · « **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2006, 05:05:09 PM »

awsome RP the house and the bike look the same but you and the tree got a lil more girth

AR-Guy · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2006, 05:18:19 PM »

Very, very cool, sir!!!

Buck

Rocking-M · « **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2006, 05:23:34 PM »

Great post Richard, thanks for doing so.

putnaja1 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2006, 05:47:23 PM »

Quote from: oldbiker on June 15, 2005, 02:47:44 AM

Try born in 1928 and still riding!!!

Awesome!!

ic455 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 30, 2006, 06:19:22 PM »

Oldbiker has got the right idea! I have to ask, though, how many bikes have you had?

aptech77 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 30, 2006, 08:47:17 PM »

Spot on!!

racing33 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 01, 2006, 03:12:37 AM »

That's pretty neat to have the same bike 34 years later, and be able to take a picture of it at the same house and same location at the house is pretty neat also. You have kept that bike in nice shape. I have an old BSA 650 Thunderbolt that I have owned for about 23 years now. Currently it is being rebuilt by myself.
Take care and here's to many more rides for you

Bruce

6pkrunner · « **Reply #30 on:** October 01, 2006, 04:38:18 AM »

Very nice! Love to see the "then and now" shots. Only time has really changed...well that and some other details

Stormer · « **Reply #31 on:** October 01, 2006, 02:42:18 PM »

GREAT!!!
One of the best!

cben750f0 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 01, 2006, 02:57:20 PM »

yep those pics are just undeleivably(?)... well done mate, hope she lasts another 34 years...

peace

Peterbylt · « **Reply #33 on:** October 01, 2006, 04:26:59 PM »

Very cool pictures.

It would be impossible for me to do pictures like that because I don't have any older pictures, but I have owned my 75 550f for 26 years.

I also have ridden my bike more in the last 6 months than in the last 5 years mostly because a lot of my friends are having there mid life crisis's and buying a riding motorcycles.

Peter

joeson · « **Reply #34 on:** October 02, 2006, 11:59:03 PM »

same theme for me now and then too cool my avatar is then and now is this..if iI figured out right attachtments

andy750 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 03, 2006, 05:21:16 AM »

Hey Richard greta post and I loved the photo comparison and your story -thanks for sharing!

cheers
Andy in Boston

racing33 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 03, 2006, 06:30:09 AM »

cben750f1,
I have to say that avatar is to cool. Took me two times watching it to actually see what was going on. Pretty neat.
Bruce

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #37 on:** October 03, 2006, 07:21:50 AM »

I really like those pipes..who sells MAC?

Rushoid · « **Reply #38 on:** October 03, 2006, 10:39:06 AM »

Richard, are you wearing the same clothes too?

Great pics, great story. Only 33 years to go for me!

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