Kindred Karma

For many of us, motorcycles often transcend being mere mechanical devices. We often build relationships with them, name them and even speak to them as if they were human. Occasionally, these “combustion-fired companions” can reward us, becoming a catalyst to create or spark future friendships. The story of this 1976 Honda CB750 Café Racer clearly matches that unique phenomenon.

It was a lovely Sunday morning, and the vintage motorcycles arrived in droves for some friendly bike banter and a good greasy breakfast. I was riding my own trusty 1973 Honda CB750 Café when a stranger approached and struck up a conversation. His