August 16, 2015
Though it was a hot 90 degree day we managed to get out to the west suburbs where a well attended show took place at the Triumph Ducati dealer in Villa Park. The parking lot was divided into show bikes and parked bikes. I had mine in the common or garden parked bikes. There was a great selection of clean examples of old rides in both areas. This little original condition Benelli starts things off. Small in stature but grand in character.
A ’73 Harley Davidson combination owner was very proud of her outfit. She had toted a tree in the chair earlier this year. Wherever she drive it people would wave and cheer!
Another outfit: this time a BMW r75 wartime rig. Fully dressed for European action with MG34 machine gun, jerry cans and trailer. A true enthusiast.
The parking lot contained new Triumphs, this new Royal Enfield Continental GT, Beemers, Kawasakis, Hondas, an odd Harley or two. Motorcycle gawkers heaven! This week I’ll show the congregation of Nortons, Beezas, and other fine examples of older machines.
Posted in 50's, 60's, 70's, BMW, Chicago, Harley Davidson, Sidecar, Vintage |
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August 15, 2015
Some inventive model hobbyist has taken a box of old watch parts and reassembled them into a motorcycle. Well at least at idle the engine should tickover very well!
Posted in Engineering, Triumph Bonneville, Watch |
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August 14, 2015
One of my favorite cartoonists; Gary Larson who turned 65 today could catch a moment of mirth in the seemingly obscure details of the world.
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August 13, 2015
Sixties Fab Fun: The Kandy Kolored Tangerine Flake Streamline Baby Trike. Rebellious model kit for aspiring custom bike builders. An honorable mention to author Tom Wolfe and his new journalism writing style which evoked a vivid reality in a world of hallucinations.
Posted in 60's, Model, Motorcycle Art, Triumph Motorcycle |
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August 12, 2015
World elephant day: saluting with a trunk hose down a Metzler tire’d motorcycle swooshes along under the trumpet fanfare.
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August 11, 2015
Triumph Daytona 675 in Gulf colors: ’nuff said!
Posted in Gulf, Triumph Motorcycle |
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August 10, 2015
Gotta just love those late fifties and early sixties ad men. They want the consumer of what they’re promoting to get out there and put a smile on their faces. Here a cute couple stroll hand in hand to a sweet little Baby Bonnie. The Tiger Cub.
Posted in 50's, 60's, Graphics, Motorcycle Art, Motorcycle Poster, Triumph Cub |
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August 9, 2015
Enjoy the visual art that these two classic racing motors exude. The perfect balance of form & function with refinement to an engineering requirement achieved a purity in appearance. They both hold a special place in the history of motorcycles. The Norton International stamped its name on the gladiatorial stay circuit at the Isle of Man. The BSA Goldstar was the superbike of its day. If you wanted to be notices AND be at the front of the pack then this was your machine. DBD34
Posted in 50's, BSA, Engineering, Norton, Racing |
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August 8, 2015
This Rickman framed Triumph stood out in proud orange at Ed’s shop. Next to it an immaculate pre-unit Bonneville. Both truly desirable bikes. But that repli-racer: it’s a stunner!
Ground-up concours restoration of an amaranth red Speed Twin. Sublime and worth gazing at for hours. Put it on a plinth and enjoy the artistry that was Meriden engineering at its best.
A hourglass figure as prepared on an X75 Hurricane. Craig Vetter inspired lines and color maje this much sought after machine a beauty to behold!
A Big Zed! Power in a Can… Just love this, one of the first giant slayer muscle bikes to come from the Far East. I’m going to have to build a bigger garage!
Posted in 50's, 60's, 70's, cafe racer, Engineering, Graphics, History, Kawasaki, Triumph Motorcycle |
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August 8, 2015
A long morning in the saddle up into Wisconsin with fair weather and a stop at Morries Place to see the British motorcycle wizard Ed Zender. Brunch at Twin Lakes WI. Bonnie’s running like tops (for the most part).
Posted in Chicago, Triumph Bonneville |
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August 6, 2015
and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
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August 5, 2015
New exhaust pipe arrived today. There will be some pipe bending needed still to get it around the oil tank and rear frame tube… These homebuilt trials machines all run into fitting snags…
Nevertheless we’re onto the home stretch I believe!
Posted in Engineering, Restoration, Triumph Cub |
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August 4, 2015
What Would Kermit Ride?
Posted in Film and TV, Superhero, Triumph Motorcycle |
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August 3, 2015
Triumph Cub painting settles a ruby Cub parked in some country cottage yard. Barrel catching roof runoff caught from the distant gloomy skies downpour. Holly bush denotes ancient sacred ground or border marker. A greenhouse offers protected warmth for prize winning flowers to display at an upcoming agricultural show.
Meanwhile the cat sleeps on contentedly…
Posted in 60's, Motorcycle Art, Triumph Cub |
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August 2, 2015
We all feel like these workers sometimes… Especially Sunday evening with a work week ahead of us… One last memory of a weekend ride!
Posted in Movie, Toy Motorcycle |
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