January 31, 2015
I stopped in to the foyer of Worlds Gym along Montrose Avenue earlier today. No, not to join the crowds of treadmill crunching, weight hefting fanatics! But to have a gander at a superb collection of a dozen mint vintage motorcycles. An exceptional X75 Hurricane…
…next to its standard Trident brethren.
A crimson Norton Atlas.
Nearby its papa M30 International. Black & Silver monochromatic corker.
Matchless. Clean. Stout hearted. G80.
The cats whisker. A Panther M100 Redwing. Distinctive by its sloper engine.
The collection belongs to Al Philips. An alcove behind the entry foyer had the hat trick. Three Vincents… Here’s the superlative Black Lightning.
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January 4, 2015
Winter has arrived in Chicago. An inch or so today to be followed by minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit wind chills overnight and a forecast of six inches of drifting snow tomorrow. Moto mounted plow is needed in JCB yellow… Chain’d wheels and salt spreader too.
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December 14, 2014
50’s though a little overcast, but trying to catch a late season jaunt. Bikes running good too.
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November 4, 2014
’72 Norton Commando Combat 750. Original condition $6,500.
1970 Triumph Bonneville 650. 100% original $7,500
A couple of prime classics to pick up locally….
Lottery ticket success a requirement…
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October 26, 2014
Tio
180 mile round trip. A jaunt out to Michigan along Route 20. Oaks in rusty covering and golden elm with a sprinkling of red maples gave a seasonal backdrop to the venture.
Here the South Shore train rolled along the track parallel track dropping off and picking up various weekenders seen in these parts.
The bikes rode well. The air was fresh, the sun gave off a slight warmth and the roads not too busy. Good ‘back end of the year’ ride.
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October 25, 2014
…are closer than they appear. Seen in the loading bay of a local Trader Joes. Sparkled in the beautiful blue skied October day.
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October 24, 2014
A few errands to carry out in downtown. A couple hared past on their Triumph Scrambler. It looked like the ideal cool-tool for urban transport.
Michigan Avenue onto Lake Shire Drive. Those pipes look spiffing.
Mirrored view not bad too.
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October 20, 2014
Gas stop: usually the ride needs at least one top up, typically at a suburban station where the gallon price is a good quarter less than the city one. Currently prices are 25% lower that earlier in the year. Canada’s oil sands are responsible for this; though OPEC keeps a rein on the global picture.
Its only been the last forty years or so when the barrel as a commodity has dominated world economies. Before then it was cheaper than water and to fill the boat sized automobiles typical of the ‘States was an inexpensive proposition.
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October 19, 2014
This october morning was met with brisk fall weather. Hazy blue skies overhead and blazing autumn colours around. We took the Triumphs out for a spin north on fairly quiet roads stopping at a diner in Lake Bluff for coffee and pancakes. 50 miles in all and bike runs like a top.
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October 9, 2014
Distinguished Gentlemans Chicago 2014:
http://youtu.be/wWzZq_8tQGY
A YouTube video of the recent DGR with a couple of action shots of GeordieBiker rorting by…
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October 2, 2014
European vintage esoterica, and a Honda Dream. As well a a healthy dose of Triumphs (oddly no Norton’s) these interesting models were risen (not hidden) at the weekends event. The Paul Smart Ducati, though a modern classic, is sugar to the eyes; a sunshine toned Gilera like a wind-up toy; the Teutonic cream framed Beemer; and the nicest peoples favorite in tomato red round off these world beating motos.
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October 1, 2014
Union Tank: British through and through. Just needs a clear winding road ahead.
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September 30, 2014
A foursome of Triumph motos seen on Sunday. Trident, TR6, late model T100 Bonneville’s and a hamper laden Scrambler. All perfect rides for the event.
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September 29, 2014
Great photo of yours truly and the Bonnie by photographer Andy Dussard during yesterdays ride.
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July 30, 2014
As Mick sang and Keith picked and so the world goes on… I saw this motolady hefting this Honda vee twin through the midday traffic along Roosevelt. Black upon black with mirrored shades and a cyclops eyelash up front. She looked intent.
“I see a red door and I want it painted black
No colors anymore I want them to turn black
I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes
I have to turn my head until my darkness goes”
From the seminal ‘Stones album Aftermath in ’66.
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