mcornelsen

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Nickname:

Mike Cornelsen

Motorcycle Model:

750 Shadow ACE

Gender:

Male

Website:

Cruiser

About me:

It's been awhile since I updated my info. For those who've been here for some time you know most of my story. For new CruiserCustomizing Community members - here you go..

My rides have included a twice restored 1983 VT750C Shadow basket case. Actually one of two '83 basketcases. Have two - used parts of the worst to restore the other. Nicknamed is "Lil' Tam" after my wife. Sold it about a year and half ago.

The second is a 2002 Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe dressed in Black (The VT750CDA Variant). Got this from an insurance settlement when "Lil Tam' and myself got caught in a "Right-of-Way" violation by a "CAGER" Lil' Tam took a beating and so did I - but -not as much as Lil' Tam. Got enough to pay the Doc., Rebuild Lil' Tam and get the ACE.

My next ride - which at the time of this writting - is being rebuilt - is a 1979 Harley Davidson XLCH Ironhead Sportster. Pics will come...

Served in the USAF. Other than for Basic at San Antonio and Tech at Lowry at Denver; the rest of my time in service was spent overseas - Kunsan AB, Korea and Clark AB, PI. Both places were still flying F4 Phantoms when I was in.

Worked as a mechanic at Dad's shop until he died, then went to work again as a mechanic for my brother up in Kansas. Then got a job as a material handler aka fork lift driver and so on and so on: Jack of All Trade - Master of Some...

My ride preferences are - of course - Harley's and Honda Shadows.

Ride Hard, Safe and Free!

Mike Cornelsen

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History

Member for: 4 years 6 months

Reviews:

Model Year:

2002

Last Updated:

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 00:00

Picture URL:

http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/22960/photos/PHOTO_13670456_22960_4368574_ap_160X120.jpg

Location:

Fairview Oklahoma 73737

United States

Points:

25218

Views:

38656

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Personal motto:
It's all about the Journey.

Occupation:
IT Manager

Company:
Pendpac Inc.

College:
Oklahoma State Univerisity, WGU

High school:
Fairview High School, Fairview, OK.

Website URL:
http://www.fretsandbytes.com

Skype username:
mike.cornelsen

Interest and hobbies:
Cycling, guitars

I would like to meet:
Jesus.

Worst attribute:
Stubborn, Competitive

Favorite bands and musicians:
JIMMY HENDRIX, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, April Wine, Van Halen, Foreigner, Foghat, Poison, Johnny Winter, Buckethead, SRV, BB King, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, ZZ Top, George Lynch, Eric Clapton, Sammy Hagar, Queen, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Led Zeppelin, Jefferson Starship, Uriah Heap, Guns and Roses, 3DN, Journey, George Thourgood and Bootsie Collins. . .

Favorite movies:
Sabrina... Okay, so I like a "chick" flick...

Favorite TV shows:
Barney Miller. Two and a half men. Futurama.

Favorite books, magazines, and writers:
Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Piersig.

Favorite blogs and websites:
Cruiser Customizing.com

Favorite games, sports, and teams:
Football; Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers

Favorite places:
London, Ohio; Just because...?

Ontario, California...It's at the edge of reality next to LA.

Colorado Spring, Colorado ... The Air is just fresh!

Aurora, Nebraska... Yes, helmet laws are in full effect, but; this town has a feeling about it that remind on of the 1910's

Sturgis, SD...If you don't know....

Favorite artists:
David Mann and Tom Fritz

Favorite stuff:
My God, My Wife, My Family, My Bikes ... in that order.