"...There is a fundamental difference, however, between the old Vincents and the new breed of superbikes. If you rode the Black Shadow at top speed for any length of time, you would almost certainly die. That is why there are not many life members of the Vincent Black Shadow Society."

Today in motorcycle history, December 24, 1977

  The final episode of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon "Wonder Wheels" airs on Saturday morning as part of "The Skatebirds".
  In case you're wondering (and I'm sure you are) it's the crime-fighting tale of a young journalist named Willie Sheeler (voiced by legendary drummer Micky Dolenz of The Monkees) and his girlfriend Dooley Lawrence (voiced by Susan Davis) who solve crimes with the help of his superhero motorcycle, Wonder Wheels. Whenever Willie goes into action, he utters his catchphrase: "This looks like a job for Won-won-won-won-won-won-won-won-won-won-won-won-wonder Wheels!". Then at the press of a button, Willie's beat-up motorcycle transforms into a pimped out version with a mind of its own.

 Hmm, pretty good peyote back then, Micky?