My Old Sporty

by Jerry Sawinski aka "Biker Jer"

An old Harley Sportster from years ago
Not even a battery, had a magneto
Stall it on the road while riding at night
Yep, you’re right, not a sign of a light.

Kick for a while then kick even harder
Hell no, there was no electric starter
It might kick you back, there was always that chance
Had to be set just right, the left grip, the spark advance

Oil on the ground could be a real fun spoiler
No problem dude, that’s from the chain oiler
Other leaks seemed to be part of the plan
Even in the showroom, Damn, a drip pan

Chain drive, that’s the vibration you felt
Only your greasy jeans made use of a belt
Four speed transmission, some how we got by
Hey, you on the Honda Dream, Don’t even try

That old shovel head, only nine hundred cc’s
Plenty enough to put us both in the breeze
Yep, that old shovel compared to my ex wife
Yep, that old Sporty was the love of my life.

Submitted by Biker Jer
© 2006 Jerry Sawinski aka "Biker Jer"
www.bikerjer.com