Last Saturday afternoon i attended a motor show in Capetown. This is an annual event organized by the Crankhandle Club. Lots of beautiful old motor cars,motorcycles,farm machines, ancient water pumps etc. What caught my eye were 2 immaculate airheads standing side by side. In 87 whilst visiting Corfu, i was amazed to see quite a few older bmw s that seemed to be held together with wire and chewing gum. Still running thru the traffic. anyway standing next to these 2 bmw s were 2 gents. The one gent had on a full face helmet so i could nt get a good look at him. his companion however was about to don his gear so i asked him " are these bikes yours?". No he replied they belong to my father in law nodding towards the other gent .I said they are really great. yes he said Dad has got 15 bmw s. And furthermore he s 80 years old.The younger man proceeded to kick start1 of the bikes. It fired 1st kick. The 80 year old slowly swung his leg over, engaged 1st gear and slowly rode out the gate. The son in law kicked his bike. Also fired 1 st time and he followed Dad out the gate. that made myday. That made me ever so grateful to be healthy enough to be able to ride my K100 every day. What a terrific spirit the old gent has. btw im 72. Be healthy and happy dear readers and ride safely. Cherish your health.
