Posted on 11/11/2010 1:16:01 AM PST by woofie
This link takes you to a truly wonderfully well photographed article/post on the
The first ever…
LEGEND OF THE MOTORCYCLE
International Concours D’Elegance
Held on May 6’th 2006 at the Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
KEEP GOING DOWN THE PAGE...
There are some of the most beautiful bikes you will ever see.
http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5959=
Oh, man. I’m on the other coast- I would’ve taken the time to go to this.
Whew !!!
Unbelievable...hard to imagine how you could ride some of those early exposed-chain deals without getting your pants-leg caught up in the chain ‘round the sprocket...at the bare minimum ripping your pants to shreds and at worst getting thrown under the nearest bus or truck. With a broken leg.
You do get out of bed in the morning, don’t you? ;)
I’d love to take some vintage iron on a nice long road trip out to some our Large Square States, that would be really awesome.
sounds romantic - but early bikes had a “total loss” oil system - youd pump the oil tank occasionally and the results would drip into the roadway after having lubed the motor...
Im an AMA member myself - great group - crazy money - but some models are still quite affordable and the more common brands are easily serviced
Ping!
I think I remember seeing photos of guys with a “belt” around their trouser leg so it didn’t get caugh in he chain.
Like wives, the prettiest one on the planet is the one you are riding...2008 FLHRC limited ed. in copper pearl with Vance and Hines and lower fairings. Love it!
If you are ever in the Asheville, NC area stop by the Grove Park Inn.
They have a small auto museum w/ several old motorcycles .
IIRC a leather belt driven Harley.
And the best Sunday brunch you’ll ever experience.
Ping to link in #2
Yer gonna love this. Scroll ALL the way through!
Like Orville and WIlber Wright, building motorcycles, regular bikes, and such was a popular business. Now of course, it is verboten. Illegal. You must have permits! Vat country vould ve be if people just did what de wanted!
We must be not free so that we can be safe. Safety, security, social solidarity, each chained to each is the NEW AMERICA!
Enjoy.
/sarc
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