The event, which the missus and I just happened upon by sheer luck (the Force was with us that day, my friends), involved Evel riding his thundering hog through the casino, where he stopped to give a press conference and lay out a couple autographs.

Since the days of the original wind-up toy stunt cycle I have been a fan, and seeing The Man all gorgeous in his tinted-glasses, satin jacket, and gold watch was enough to "give me the vapors".