Sketchbook Travels presents : MOTORCYCLE SPECIALS Homer Knapp's Honda CB92

Homer Knopp bought his first motorcycle from high school buddy Bud Ekins In the 1950s. This would be the first of many machines Homer owned, many of which would be specials that he created himself. Homer's engineering knock wos unprecedented; his wos o mind which worked naturally with mechanics. Understanding the discipline os o puzzle that wos easily solved. he could turn his hand to anything in order to get It working ogoin - or working better.

A decode after this first purchase. Homer was stationed on Okinawa Island. Jopon. for the first two years of military service (1960-61) with the Ryukyus Command team. Homer didn't travel alone, os he hod his 650cc Triumph pocked up ond shipped out for use on the island. which is where he spent the majority of his two year stint. He