Among collectors of motorcycles, the pursuit of a specific model – even a Japanese bike of fairly recent vintage – can challenge the limits of one’s devotion to an already passionate hobby.
For Mickey Cohen of Kingston, Pa., the test took the form of a search for a Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy, a single-cylinder road bike with classic British lines largely ignored by American riders when it was introduced in 1989. After finally locating one at a fair price, Mr. Cohen, who has collected vintage Hondas for 10 years, called the bike’s owner in New Jersey to arrange an inspection.
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