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As you know, my husband miraculously parted with one of his motorcycles earlier this year. We really don’t ride much anymore and while it was the right thing to do… I know it was hard for him. Admitting you’re getting older is never easy and I daresay a piece of his youth drove off with that Kawasaki.

Of course he still has the Harley. Which is why I was extremely surprised when I saw him outside last week giving her a bath in anticipation of someone coming over to look at it.

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He bought the low rider back in 2009 from a friend whose brother had died. Not riding himself and knowing how much love and money his brother put into it, the friend was glad to see it go to a good home.

And believe me, serious money was invested in a complete remodel shortly before the owner passed.

$27,000 worth of serious.

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My husband paid a fraction of that and though we’ve owned it for quite a while, I have to admit we don’t ride it very often.

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See that tiny rear seat?

It doesn’t match my (not so tiny) rear seat and made long trips something to be avoided.

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We took it for short hops, and won a few bike show trophies… but for the most part she’s lived under cover in the garage.

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Which if you know anything about motorcycles and old Harleys in particular… is not a good thing.

Yes, someone is interested in buying her but unfortunately she’s not running right now. Won’t even start as a matter of fact… and there’s no telling how much money we’ll have to sink in her to make that happen.

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Second thoughts on saying goodbye?

Oh yeah.

He’s probably having third and fourth as well.

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