08/01/2026
Meet Mildred.
This beautiful 1956 Harley-Davidson Hummer 165 has been with its owner since it was brand new.
Not long after buying it, he was drafted into the military during the Vietnam era, leaving the bike behind at his family’s farm. Life moved on, the family relocated, buildings weathered and collapsed, and eventually everyone believed the little Harley had been lost forever.
Years later, he returned to the old property one last time.
Buried beneath a collapsed lean-to and protected by an overturned water trough sat the motorcycle he’d left behind all those years ago.
His dream wasn’t to sell it.
His dream was to restore it and one day pass it down to his grandson.
The journey wasn’t easy. The motorcycle had been to a couple different shops and was even shipped across the country for restoration, came back in boxes, and after a great deal of time and expense, it still wouldn’t run.
That’s when Marty and Jill Beckett said, “Take it to Robert at Mainstreet Motorcycles.”
When Robb first spoke with the owner, he was honest.
“I’ve never worked on one of these before… but I’ll give it a shot, and do what I can.”
Over the past month, we’ve spent countless hours researching this vintage two-stroke, locating hard-to-find parts, and carefully bringing every piece back together.
Today, all that work paid off.
The smile on our customer’s face as Mildred came to life again was something we’ll never forget.
So why Mildred?
Years before his military service, he’d often boat up a nearby river where an elderly woman named Mildred lived alone. She was known for feeding the alligators from the dock and keeping mostly to herself. Over time they became friends. When he returned home years later, Mildred was gone. Her little house had fallen into ruin, and he never learned what became of her.
To honor her memory, he gave this motorcycle her name.
Today, Mildred rides again.
Sometimes we’re not just repairing motorcycles.
We’re preserving memories, honoring the people who shaped our lives, and helping ensure those stories continue for another generation.
A heartfelt thank you to Marty and Jill Beckett for believing in us and trusting us with this incredible referral.
And to our customer—thank you for allowing us to be part of your family’s story. It has truly been an honor.
— Robb & Tiffany
Mainstreet Motorcycles
Some motorcycles are worth fixing. Others are worth preserving.
