With all of the talk about Laguna Seca it's easy to forget those of us back east have a great week coming up. Mid Ohio has AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 15-17 and then Honda Super Cycle Weekend July 22-24. The Vintage Days feature Ducati this year and will have a display of about 70 bikes featuring pre war Ducatis and many other significant models. There are vintage … [Read more...]
Texas Hardtails episode 1
Well, one show is in the bag. I forgot all about it but remembered about 10 minutes after it started though I might have been better off missing more. If you're looking for motorcycle TV, spend a little time with Two Wheel Tuesday, Superbike or MotoGP racing or maybe drag racing. Get a DVD like Faster. Better yet, get out and ride or give your bike some garage time and … [Read more...]
Yamaha 2 wheel drive at auction
The Monterey Classic Bike Auction, coming up in conjunction with the Laguna Seca MotoGP, has a growing list of interesting bikes in their lineup. I just noticed they've added a Yamaha WR-450F 2 wheel drive super moto. There's also a Triton 650 racer and lots more. The auction would make a nice addition to your trip if you're heading over for the races. … [Read more...]
Peter Fonda Easy Rider
The local Manufacturer's Association is having a celebration commemorating something like 100 years in existence and various celebrities are in town, among them Peter Fonda. He'll be leading a ride through the downtown area with his Easy Rider chopper. Did he ever do anything after Easy Rider? Their whole family made a lot of movies but he seemed to be a one shot star. I'm sure … [Read more...]
Monterey Classic Bike Auction NPA Simulcast
If you can't make it to Laguna Seca for the Monterey Classic Bike Auction you can still bid in realtime. NPA (National Powersport Auctions) will simulcast the auction live on the Internet for pre-registered virtual bidders. From the press release: NPA Simulcastâ„¢ will transport the Monterey Classic Bike Auction beyond the confines of Portola Plaza into the homes of … [Read more...]
Monterey Classic Bike Auction
If you have a really healthy checkbook, you might want to check out the Monterey Classic Bike Auction to be held in conjunction with the Red Bull MotoGP at Laguna Seca on July 9th. How about a Proton KR XM2 MotoGP machine, a REAL one (in the photo), a 5 cylinder MotoGP machine! Maybe a Rickman Mettise 750 Mk III Cafe Racer or the first KTM 950 Supermoto available in America. … [Read more...]