 My "old" ride
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[image]  [/image] This is my first "ride". My grandfather gave me this when I was 17 years old, out of the blue. Just asked me if I would like to have it. He had to go talk to my mom first, a hard sell. Cruised all over my local area on it and had a blast that summer. Top speed, about 50, but I didn't care, it was FREEDOM! Broke a small part of the points system at the end of summer, didn't know anything about it, put it away in a series of garages. Finally restored it last year, much nicer than when I first had it. My only regret is my grandfather isn't around to see it again. He would be pleased!
Fidelis et Fortis
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Ooops, forgot to say what is is. A 1958 Cushman Roadking. (One year newer than ME!) They didn't sell that many of this model so they are a little rare. Strangely enough, the earlier "uglier" models are more popular. But I always liked the "updated retro" style of mine, with it's more swoopy lines. Powered by a "necksnapping" 7 horse Cushman "Husky" engine, and an automatic to boot!
Fidelis et Fortis
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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nice! that would draw a good crowd at the local vintage bike night we have here
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Adjunct
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That is soooo cool! Enjoy!
2013 Speedmaster Matte Black
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I remember one of my uncles use to deliver the mail on one of these . He had a walking route but would use it to get to his route . He would sometimes ride us kids around on it . I think that was my first experience riding on a two wheeled motorized vehicle . Thanks for the memories .  
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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Bar Shake
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Bar Shake
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"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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New Tires
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New Tires
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Quote:
Wasn't this you, Rich?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-8RxoPcNCU
My father had a blue Cushman as a "second car" back in the early 1950s. Only rode it on the Air Force base in Panama City.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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