Picture: Royal Enfield Bullet (REB) and a Norton
The Little Hooker Bait Shop near Burden, KS is about 150 miles from Salina. I had come up with several reasons why I shouldn't try to make this ride but the weather forecast won out and I was rewarded with some good BBQ and an excellent ride. It was on the chilly side (35 degrees) when I left Salina at 8am but I was dressed a little better for this ride than the one to Towanda. Besides it was only going to get warmer and the wind wasn't a factor.
The ride down was pleasant and I only added 10 miles by missing a turn. Just before arriving, I noticed a bike behind me and waved him around. Instead he pulled along side on a good looking old 650cc (I think) Norton, gave me a thumbs and rumbled on down the road. I parked beside him in the British Heritage parking space, ha ha.
The ROMEOs packed the little cafe. I don't know if they sold bait too but the BBQ was very good. It was interesting afterward; me, the Norton guy and a former REB owner were talking about oil pumps, valve adjustments and transmissions. Later I walked over to the cruiser parking and they were talking about CD players, adjustable windshields and long rides. By the time I got back to Salina my back was crying for a cruiser. 309 miles, that is a new record for me and the REB.
Did you notice those saddles bags? It is interesting what all you can think to bring along when you have a little extra room.
P.S. I forgot to mention the little dog that was going around peeing on wheels. I'm not 100% certain but I think he was just hitting Japanese brands.
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