A "forty something" that hasn't ridden a bike since I was a "twenty something". Some bad choices kept from getting back here till now.

My rides are first a (now twice) restored 1983 VT750C Shadow basket case. Actually one of two '83 basketcases. Have two - used parts of the worst to restore the other. That and because of the age of the bike had to use a few "other sources" to rebuild it. Nickname is "Lil' Tam" after my wife.

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.

Oh, BTW, the ACE's nickname is ACE.

I was in the USAF during the Carter Administration just after the Vietnam War. 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...

My ride preferences are Harley's and Honda Shadows. However, can't afford the Harley yet - so the Shadow.

Ride Hard, Safe and Free!

Mike Cornelsen

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Occupation:
IT Manager

Company:
Pendpac Inc.

College:
Some

High school:
Fairview High School, Fairview, OK.

Skype username:
mike.cornelsen

Interests 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

Scary stuff:
Cagers!

My Pet:
none

Status:
Married

Religion:
Christian

Ethnicity:
White/Caucasian

Body type:
Above average

Zodiac sign:
Libra

Education:
Some college

Income:
$30,000 to $45,000