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1978 Suzuki RM400
Life In America
1978 – The average income is $17,000/year, and inflation is still an issue. A new home sells for $58,000. The first mobile phone is introduced. The Japanese now account for 50% of import car sales. 918 followers of Jim Jones’ People’s Temple commit mass suicide in Guyana.
The Blues Brothers debut on Saturday Night Live. When we’re not riding we’re watching Dallas, and Taxi, or listening to The Bee Gees, who dominate the charts with Night Fever and Stayin’ Alive.
At the movies we’re torn between the Deer Hunter and Animal House, but the number one flick is Grease. Gas is about the same, $.65 and Suzuki’s RM400 will make your wallet...Read More.
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