Despite a 5 year age difference and knowing each other since their pre teens, they didn't really have a connection until one day as a 21 year old Graham noticed an attractive 16 year old Donna and decided the time was right to make his move. Knowing that he'd need to rely on more than good looks and shoulder length hair to impress this young lady, Graham pulled out the big guns and rocked up on his Norton Commando, offering to take Donna for a ride. Being ever practical and very mechanically minded, Donna agreed, but only if she could actually ride, Graham on the back... Not quite what Graham had in mind. A Commando is not an easy bike to master, but Donna was a natural, and after brief instruction they were off, flat out. Little did Graham know, nursing his bruised ego and hanging on for dear life as they roared into the countryside, that 40 years on he'd still be struggling to pursuade Donna that it was his turn to be at the controls. Two years later as an eighteen year old Donna bought her first Harley and has owned a succession ever since. Proof positive that motorcycling (and Harleys in particular) is great for long lasting relationships. Following Donna around the European Alps recently (Graham was on van driving duties) was one of the highlights of my riding career - her lines were fast and smooth, and I found that if you're able to switch off the fear and relax, everything falls into place. Very cool! Comments are closed.
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Don MalcolmA perfect day involves being on my Harley with a long ride ahead.
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