Sometimes bike photography can look sterile, lifeless, technical. But biking is more than that; it’s vital and exciting, dynamic and thrilling, ego-centering and mind-expanding.
A bunch of folks take their Triumph bobbers out to the wide spaces of the desert; the sun, the air and the horizon…
Another fine illustration from Taiyo LaPaix of his ego self and muse. Pappilla, riding a bobbed Triumph. Galatea refers to Pygmalians ‘brought to life’ statue whom he falls in love with. Seems appropriate for the subject.
…appreciating fine bikes that is! Here’s an item available from the Triumph Store as an accessory: a childrens colouring-in book of the current range of motorcycles; from Bonnies to Speed Triples. I wish I had this as a kid!
Further to yesterdays piece relating the artwork to the fine inkwork found in a Broons page; well here’s a part of a story relating to Hen Broon being chased to their highland retreat, the But ‘n’ Ben, only to find it’s headed by none other than Granpaw Broon… crivvens whit fun!
All Broons artwork harks back to the definitive linework of Dudley D. Watkins. Who inked The Broons, Oor Wullie and Desperate Dan of the Beano for 30 odd years before his death in 1969.
To the finish line! A comicbook brush and ink illustration of a haring Triumph swept by the chequered flag. Looks like it was for ’69. Has shades of the Broons or Oor Wullie.
The local Craigslist offering today is a tasty looking 1971 Bonnie in excellent Union Flag livery! $3,600 and it’s all yours!New electcs, stainess spoked wheels, well detailed.
There’s an innocent freshness about this… years before we Met the Nicest People on a Honda or the Good Times Rolled with Kawasaki: sporty youngsters havin’ a whale of a time! Not a care in the world… .. .
All The Gear All The Time: wear your leathers! No, not your skin, a thick cow hide! A racers know, there’s a compelling reason to wear good quality gear, especially when you may need to take a bikeless trip along the road!
I was walking the dog just thinking that Kawasakis little 500cc twin would make a nifty cafe; when there parked was the very model sans fairing and adorned with a round headlight. A few more clean-ups and a great ride could be cojoured up for not a lot. Super reliable too. I had a GPZ500s in London… great bike.
There I am wrapped up for a November jaunt from the North East down the M1 to London. 1997.
Fairing, ace bars, race seat, long pipes….. she must go fast! About 50 of these were made; so finding an original is rarer than hens teeth.
Unearthing this older photo of Lord Snowdon riding a Triumph during a visit to Australia I thought I’d see which of the Windsors enjoyed two wheels; Charlie likes cars, especially classic and fast Aston Martins, however the boyz, Wills and Harry enjoy two-wheeled fun!
First off here’s Snowdon on a Bonnie.
Harry with some derelict in Afghanistan, a tough little starter; I’m sure the dust doesn’t help!
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