
Road Captain
Mike Mulligan
I don't know when or why but I've always had a fascination with the motorbike. Anything that
could get me going faster than my own two legs was always greeted with a smile. My first "Ride"
was on a friends scooter in 1969. I took it around the block a few times and knew I had to have
something bigger and faster !!!
My first motorcycle was a 1972 750cc Honda. It was fast and it was fun. I kept that for 3 years
and then sold it. My next motorcycle was a 1975 750cc Honda Super Sport. That was the first
year that Honda had a 4 into 1 exhaust. I kept that for 3 years and sold it also.
In 1982 I had a career change, from teaching/coaching to engineering, and was finally able to afford
my first Harley-Davidson, an XL1000 Iron Head Sportster. It has been H-D ever since. One Dresser
and 4 Road Kings later, I am still loving the experience. Like others, I've gone many miles and met