I always used to have my workshop,
in the middle of our touristic town "Sluis".
So on july 11th. (1990/1991) the town was crowded,
with day trippers.
A good friend of mine came by that day,
for a cuppa coffee, he often brought cookies along.
So after the coffee and cookies.
It was time for him to go back home.
His bike caught a lot of attention from the day trippers.
So out he went to his Shovel, w. springer front end.
The bike was parked on the sidewalk, in front of my shop,
Frank had to make his way thru the " audience "
As a good biker, his bike was ; indeed kick start only.
Ya wouldn't believe it, that 'ol shovel had a mind of his own.
Refused to start, kick after kick, but no bang !
So Frank, unzipped his jacket, kick, kick, still no bang !
The audience, grew with every kick.
Taking of his sweaty helmet, kick, kick, no bang !
So he relaxed a bit on his motorcicle,
meanwhile tossing a cigarette in his mouth, and lighted it.
Worked the cigarette to the other end of his mouth
and took a long haul.
When suddenly out of the audience,
a hillbilly farmer ( day tripper) came.
"hmmm mister, seems to me it does not start too good, does it ?".
Frank looked at him, tossed the cigarette,
to the other side of his mouth, and casually said;
"Ohh, it starts perfect, no problem, i'am just winding it up !
I'll show you, I just have to release the spring "
The farmer looked at Frank with THE biggest eyes ya ever can believe.
Frank still looked at the guy, while coming of the seat,
still straddled over the bike, he put his right foot on the kick-pedal.
Gave it just a kick, and sure enough, the 'ol Shovel fired up !
Sat down, zipped up his jacket, put on his helmet, and off he was ..
leaving his audience with their mouths wide open....
Me ?? laughing off my ass off !
This true story is to remember my good friend,
so not one of the best, Frank ( and his best friend Geoffrey)
who were killed in a freaky motorcycle accident 12-7-1992.
Ride free, bro ! I'am going to have that beer tonight !
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| Frank had photo-shoot at an 'ol factory, proud with his bike winter project . He handed me this picture. A TRUE BIKER, RIDE FREE ! |
