Gerry, I’m 72 yrs old now and that first ride on Steve’s mini bike 58 years ago is still clearly imprinted on my otherwise fading memory. Not only was it the first motorized vehicle I’d ridden but also the first I crashed. Going full speed down the sidewalk near Steve’s house, I hit a section that lifted from erosion. The rigid frame bounced me up in the air. The bike went up someone’s front lawn and I came down on the edge of the curb, tearing a chunk out of my thigh. I remember laying in the hospital and all I could think of was how I could save up enough money to buy one. I still have the scar as a souvenir of that fateful day.
Your professional and respectful display and preservation of Steve’s bike and the enjoyment of other forum members reading about it, brought tears to my eyes. I was cleaning out the files on an old MacBook and came across the link to this forum and I’m glad I did. If the bike ever ends up on a calendar, please send me a copy.
Thanks again to you and all the forum members for carrying on the memories. I’m sure Steve is looking down and smiling.
