Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Today in motorcycle history, December 9, 1998




 

  








  



  Court Takes Custody Of Harley From Unfit Motorcycle Mama.








  After a week of having a 102 degree temperature I thought this piece from "The Onion" would be a good way to ease back into things.




  The Onion, 'NEWS IN BRIEF', December 9, 1998, Vol 34 Issue 19

  TAMPA, FL–Sheila Mimms lost custody of her 1996 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Monday, when a court ruled that the 38-year-old waitress is an unfit motorcycle mama. "Ms. Mimms has shown that she is incapable of caring for a young cycle," judge Leon Orem said. "It is the recommendation of this court that the hog be taken into the custody of the state until it can be placed in the care of a more suitable mama." 

  Among the Mimms transgressions cited: infrequent filter replacement, negligent outdoor storage of the bike and inadequate theft-proofing measures.





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