Sir, – As a student in Dublin during the late 60s, I managed to graduate from an old-fashioned bicycle (regularly punctured) to a Honda 50. This was affordable due to the earning of a few pounds from student summer work in the UK. I also benefited from the help of a classmate, who was addicted to renovating second-hand bikes and selling them on at a small profit.
My Honda 50 cost £32 and 10 shillings. A couple of years later, I managed to upgrade to a Honda 90.
As I had only ridden the bikes in Dublin and was due to finish my time in the metropolis, I was planning to ride the 90 home to Cork.
On one of my last weekends in the city, I parked the bike on a centre isle of O’Connell Street and went to see a film at the old Ambassador cinema.
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When I returned for my trusted Honda, it had been nicked. That was the end of my delightful Honda experience. – Yours, etc,
JOHN FORRISTAL,
Clonakilty,
Co Cork.
