In May 2002, after having been a chain smoker (2 packs per day or more) since the early sixties, I was trying to motivate myself to quit.
Although I knew that I was slowly killing myself with this nicotine habit, I just couldn't decide to part with it.

One evening, as I was leaving a movie theater with my wife, I noticed a beautiful Honda Shadow Sabre parked near the exit.
I had not owned a motorcycle since 1966 (too busy raising a family, etc., etc.). 37 years down the road and yet my heart
skipped a beat each time I examined a nice scoot (no matter what model or make).

As I was ogling the bike, I mentioned to my SO that I smoked more than what this bike cost brand new.
"You smoke more than that honey!. Since I have met you, I'm willing to bet that you have smoked many Corvettes, etc."

Well, that was it! On the next day, I was at a Honda dealer showroom purchasing a brand new (black of course)
Honda Shadow Sabre along with a Memphis shades windshield and leather saddlebags.

Compared to my rides in the sixties, this could be a Mercedes Benz (electric starter, etc., etc.).

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Note: As of June 2003, I am still a nonsmoker. I promised myself to sell the bike if I started smoking again.
No way!!! Motorcycles are great for my health!!