I spent today drafting planting plans, devising associated details and writing specifications. No ‘phones ringing to distract me! So I put on some Dylan music to hustle the hours along. Worked like a charm!
January 22, 2015
Round and Round
Old bicycles have beautiful features that hark to the craftsmanship that went into these popular modes of transport. The chairing where the pedals attach typically have the name or logo of the maker. Here’s Triumph.
Look at that rod operated rear brake and the rubber tread pedals.
January 21, 2015
What’s in a Name?
a great victory or achievement.
the state of being victorious or successful.
joy or satisfaction resulting from a success or victory.
a highly successful example of something.
These are the descriptions from a dictionaries of the noun Triumph. What a great word to utilize for a motorcycle, the idea of a journey, its speed and a destination as well as the item itself. It has the vision of some banner fluttering in the wind in regal success. Other Marques are family names: Honda, Ducati Barley Davidson to mention a few. Others the name of a location: BSA, BMW. Indeed few have a moniker regaling a people such as Indian. But it’s Triumph that fill you with spirit once your heading off down the road with the mere whiff of throttle.
“Well, it says what it does on the tin!”
Matchless?…. Victory? Yes, yes, yes. Point taken!
January 20, 2015
A day at the office
Buzz Aldrin turned 85 today. Fighter Pilot, Orbital maneuvering specialist, moonwalker, science advocate and Mars Mission promoter. Here he is in Apollo days arriving to work in his small Corvette Stingray coupe smallblock. Well he’s gotta go slow sometimes!
Gemini 12. Spacewalking selfie. A life lived rich in history.
January 20, 2015
MLK
Martin Luther King Jr. Would have been 86 today. He gave a heartbeat, voice, and power to the unqual citizens. Promoting human rights to a minority. He has a dream that lives on.
This cycling image shows the humility of the man.
January 18, 2015
Annabel
Splendid line drawing with character of someone’s beloved ride. This was a commissioned piece used to adorn a mug created by a ceramist in the UK.
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Get the kettle on!
January 17, 2015
Ink and Wash
Fun little loose sketches by an artist called T Vasco. My style of quick capture. The little hint of red on the ’62 tank adds a splash of color to liven the machines up.
January 16, 2015
Tiger Feet
70’s glam rock band Mud had a number 1 hit with Tiger Feet. Here’s period advertising. With dancing Cubs probably bopping to that very tune.
I really love your tiger feet
I really love your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Your tiger feet
Well alright.
January 15, 2015
“What have I got to do for you to leave this showroom on that bike today?”
2014 was a good year for the British motorcycle industry. TRIUMPH achieved record sales in the Uk after supplying a fifth of new bikes over 500cc. From the ever popular sports bikes in the Daytona, Speed and Street Triples; the retro Bonneville and its surly cousin Thruxton; to the flexible Tigers for both road and trail; they are positioned for riders of all tastes.
Model sales are booming:
Bonneville Scrambler up 84%.
Tiger 800XC up 24%
1200 Explorer XC up 54%.
In all 8,128 bikes were sold in the UK last year.
In context a 10% sales growth across the industry was witnessed in the UK last year.
Triumph’s UK general manager Rick Cawley said: ‘The industry is undoubtedly experiencing its most successful seasons in over five years, a true reflection of the burgeoning confidence in the UK economy and demonstrates that riding is regaining popularity as a leisure pursuit, as well as a stylish option for the urban commuter.’
It’s good to hear that the Triumph name is a common site on blightys’s roads these days!
January 14, 2015
Weedy Cub
This one’s a runner: some carefully selected upgrades to ensure this single runs with reliability. An oil cooler is strapped to the down tube, wide cowhorn bars, blinkers (indicators). Though a toolroll is also strapped to the grabrail, gotta be ready for the unknown!
The metallic battleship gray is a period touch too. I reckon California unmapped roads and back lanes is where this pony is reined.
January 13, 2015
The one and only Billy Shears
Reuse, recycle, replay.
Remember slipping out the delicate disc of vinyl from its sleeve. Spinning it over edge to edge gazing at the shimmering groove. Popping side 1 onto the turntable and clicking the arm to begin the turntable and gently placing the needle down. It was a sacred sequence when listening to your favorite LP’s. Mine was Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The disc brake as table is inspired. But I’d lay a velvet bed down first.
January 12, 2015
Doin’ the Ton
When exceeding 100 mph you want to ensure you’re in good balance. What better way than to check weight on these ‘clocks’ repurposed from a set of Triumph speedo and tachometer.
January 11, 2015
Countdown…
Used by dealers in days past to promote upcoming shop events. Triumph-Day to mark on your calendar.
“Yesterday I was expecting Tomorrow, but all I got was Today”.
Well, I would hope today was a T-Day!
January 10, 2015
Hear them Roar!
Triumph had the big papa Tiger T110 650cc desert king, the scooter Tigress, and the wee Cub. The fifties sure had a lit of fun on two wheels.
January 9, 2015
Mo’ Triumph!
What a fun banner sign to post in a cold winter day. But even better: make your second moto’cycle a car! But I do like health and savings promoted along with the all important fun.
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