"At precisely this moment, someone, somewhere, is getting ready to ride. The motorcycle stands in the cool, dark, garage, it's air expectant with gas and grease. The rider approaches from the outside; the door opens with a whir and a bang. The light goes on. A flame everlasting, seems to rise on a piece of chrome"

From "the perfect vehicle" by Melissa Holbrook Pierson. A wonderful book. If it doesn't inspire you to ride, you have no soul!

Oh, and thanks to Ray Pettit for holding the black background cloth in position for this shot...!