Bama,
I have just joined this forum and find your stories of On The Road Again very enticing. I was born in Tuscumbia, Al and lived in Birmingham for two years after high school. I sure do missed those scenic rides I had while back there. Remember the hill in Birmingham where one have to pedal going downhill and be ready to use the brakes going uphill. It was an optical illusion, had fun taking others over that hill. Is it still there?

Would like to get back into saddle again and with all the new toys now, was wondering where do I go from here now? What does one look for in motors for the bike, fuel tank size, gears and etc?