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Title: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Meerkat on March 26, 2011, 08:04:19 PM
http://www.classicmotorcycleday.org/ (http://www.classicmotorcycleday.org/)
(http://www.classicmotorcycleday.org/images/2011magnet.jpg)
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: DRKWNG on March 27, 2011, 07:15:45 AM
No chance of running into Mr. [bacon] at that show. 
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: tocino on March 27, 2011, 08:38:23 AM
Only people afraid of going fast get vintage bikes.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Slide Panda on March 29, 2011, 12:01:42 PM
Don't you you have a vintage bike  ;)?

This definitely could be a fun event
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: zooom on March 29, 2011, 12:48:48 PM
I am amused that it isn't at Butlers Orchard anymore....got me to wondering why...
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Slide Panda on March 29, 2011, 12:53:25 PM
Too many football hooligans.

- So on their (rather long) sponsors list, Ducati is on there. Good on them for getting what they did... but I find it a touch odd that Ducati is sponsoring a brit bike event. They do have a concourse section for pasta rockets.. but still
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: jetpuff716 on March 31, 2011, 09:04:02 AM
The marque brand is Moto Guzzi this year.  Should be fun.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: DRKWNG on March 31, 2011, 03:39:17 PM
Quote from: jetpuff716 on March 31, 2011, 09:04:02 AM
The marque brand is Moto Guzzi this year. 

Nice.  Bring your checkbook Massimo.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: twolanefun on March 31, 2011, 04:39:44 PM
Quote from: jetpuff716 on March 31, 2011, 09:04:02 AM
The marque brand is Moto Guzzi this year.  Should be fun.

Assume you wil be on the PS? DON"T FORGET YOUR RAINSUIT -  [laugh] Would be a good run for the PASO and maybe Mario will ride his, I'll post. - Gene
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: twolanefun on March 31, 2011, 04:54:48 PM
Quote from: zooom on March 29, 2011, 12:48:48 PM
I am amused that it isn't at Butlers Orchard anymore....got me to wondering why...

I was up at a classic bike shop in Eldersburg (Deer Park Cycle) dropping off an absolute prsitine T-140 that needs a little tuning and Jack said the owner of Butlers died, so while the estate is being worked out they did not want to take a chance, so they moved it.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on April 01, 2011, 06:36:18 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on March 31, 2011, 03:39:17 PM
Nice.  Bring your checkbook Massimo.
Eh! Gotta behave until I finish with the 2V sbk.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: zooom on April 01, 2011, 10:57:19 AM
Quote from: twolanefun on March 31, 2011, 04:54:48 PM
I was up at a classic bike shop in Eldersburg (Deer Park Cycle) dropping off an absolute prsitine T-140 that needs a little tuning and Jack said the owner of Butlers died, so while the estate is being worked out they did not want to take a chance, so they moved it.

cool...thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Meerkat on May 16, 2011, 04:38:26 AM
Just in case your alzheimer's is acting up...

Anyone planning to head to this shindig?
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Slide Panda on May 16, 2011, 07:19:16 AM
Thanks for bringing this back up. I'm a like to, but tentative at the moment. Gotta figger' out my schedule as teh week moves along.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: tocino on May 16, 2011, 07:29:58 AM
I'll be going. Sadly, I've been so lazy I can't take the Guzzi (the featured bike this year) as it's not ready to go. Guess I'm "forced" to take the Ducati.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Artful on May 16, 2011, 07:34:27 AM
I'll be there if the weather cooperates.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: twolanefun on May 16, 2011, 07:36:08 AM
Plan to take the Paso out for a spin. - Gene
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Meerkat on May 16, 2011, 09:35:32 AM
Quote from: tocino on May 16, 2011, 07:29:58 AM
I'll be going. Sadly, I've been so lazy I can't take the Guzzi (the featured bike this year) as it's not ready to go. Guess I'm "forced" to take the Ducati.

It's tough having choices isn't it? ;D I have the same problem now...some days I have to ride them both. [evil]
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Travman on May 18, 2011, 05:20:25 AM
My brother and I will be there.  Looking forward to seeing some cool bikes and meeting people.  If you see me please come introduce yourself.  My name is Travis and I'd love to put some faces to the on-line names.  Here is what we will be riding and what we look like.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/20110323_MG850T_02.jpg?t=1305720973)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Misc/20110501_77XS650_07.jpg?t=1305720824)
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: The Mad King Pepe' on May 18, 2011, 06:27:37 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 18, 2011, 05:20:25 AM
My name is Travis and I'd love to put some faces to the on-line names.  Here is what we will be riding and what we look like.

Look forward to seeing you there. [thumbsup] I'll be there too!

(http://s6.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/ED0AB683.jpg)
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: tocino on May 18, 2011, 07:48:10 AM
Quote from: Travman on May 18, 2011, 05:20:25 AM
My brother and I will be there.  Looking forward to seeing some cool bikes and meeting people.  If you see me please come introduce yourself.  My name is Travis and I'd love to put some faces to the on-line names.  Here is what we will be riding and what we look like.

Travis, now you're making me feel extra lame that I won't have my 850-T ready! Yours looks super stock, except for the seat maybe? Nice to see another T, seems everyone is all about the T3s but I <3 the drum rear brake. Chromed liners not so much. :)
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: twolanefun on May 18, 2011, 08:01:29 AM
Still wish I had my 02' Lemans with FBF mods. When I was in Stuttgart (76' - 82') the MG was very popular at the local Sunday hangout, Glemseck, part of the old Solitude course. I was always impressed with them and not with my R65LS which I sold 1 1/2 months after I bought it and got the Honda CX. The R65LS without a doubt was the worst bike I ever owned. - Gene
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Travman on May 18, 2011, 09:10:47 AM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on May 18, 2011, 06:27:37 AM
Look forward to seeing you there. [thumbsup] I'll be there too!

(http://s6.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/ED0AB683.jpg)

Are you sure you are old enough to ride?  See you there. Dont be shy, be sure to introduce yourself.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Travman on May 18, 2011, 09:16:23 AM
Quote from: tocino on May 18, 2011, 07:48:10 AM
Travis, now you're making me feel extra lame that I won't have my 850-T ready! Yours looks super stock, except for the seat maybe? Nice to see another T, seems everyone is all about the T3s but I <3 the drum rear brake. Chromed liners not so much. :)

My bike is basically stock. The seat is aftermarket, but I do have the stock seat and it is being redone. The cylinders were redone at 40,000 miles.  I picked it up because it seemed like a good deal and I have really enjoyed riding it.

So which bike are you bringing? 
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: tocino on May 18, 2011, 12:09:06 PM
Quote from: Travman on May 18, 2011, 09:16:23 AM
My bike is basically stock. The seat is aftermarket, but I do have the stock seat and it is being redone. The cylinders were redone at 40,000 miles.  I picked it up because it seemed like a good deal and I have really enjoyed riding it.

So which bike are you bringing? 

The mighty 900SS/CR, unless the elves have got the Guzzi running (which I doubt). I still haven't checked if I've got the (peeling) chrome bores or the cast iron. Adds excitement to ownership!
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Travman on May 18, 2011, 02:00:52 PM
Quote from: tocino on May 18, 2011, 12:09:06 PM
The mighty 900SS/CR, unless the elves have got the Guzzi running (which I doubt). I still haven't checked if I've got the (peeling) chrome bores or the cast iron. Adds excitement to ownership!
I got lucky since previous owner had redone them. It turns out he didn't really need to. He gave me the original cylinders and they looked perfect. I've heard the flaking chrome bores only happen if the bike sits for long periods of time.  Anyways hope to see you at the show.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: obsidian gt on May 18, 2011, 06:00:50 PM
I'm down weather permitting. Anyone else?  Anyone feel like meeting up and riding there? 
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Artful on May 18, 2011, 06:22:22 PM
Quote from: obsidian gt on May 18, 2011, 06:00:50 PM
I'm down weather permitting. Anyone else?  Anyone feel like meeting up and riding there? 

We're planning a ride afterward, you're more than wlcome to join.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: Meerkat on May 18, 2011, 06:44:20 PM
Quote from: tocino on May 18, 2011, 12:09:06 PM
The mighty 900SS/CR, unless the elves have got the Guzzi running (which I doubt). I still haven't checked if I've got the (peeling) chrome bores or the cast iron. Adds excitement to ownership!

I was hoping you'd show up on this:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s0yzmMrruyo/S6n2NDRmZbI/AAAAAAAAACc/Ar-0mip5b_E/s1600/Pink-6V-Scooter-Battery-Ride-On-With-Training-Wheels-For-Toddlers-Girls.jpg)
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: tocino on May 18, 2011, 06:59:18 PM
Quote from: Ducatician on May 18, 2011, 06:44:20 PM
I was hoping you'd show up on this:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s0yzmMrruyo/S6n2NDRmZbI/AAAAAAAAACc/Ar-0mip5b_E/s1600/Pink-6V-Scooter-Battery-Ride-On-With-Training-Wheels-For-Toddlers-Girls.jpg)

I wish I had as sweet a ride!
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: bikepilot on May 19, 2011, 03:20:03 PM
If all goes well and I survive the DMV tomorrow I might ride the newly acquired H1 out there.  Not brit/euro but its old  [laugh]

The flyer says "trials demo" - any idea what's meant by this?  Any sort of trials comp or general trials riding opportunity involved?  I'd consider trailering up with the H1 and Montesa trials bike then ride the 'tesa in the trials stuff if that's an option. [evil]
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: zooom on May 20, 2011, 05:58:36 AM
Quote from: bikepilot on May 19, 2011, 03:20:03 PM
The flyer says "trials demo" - any idea what's meant by this?  Any sort of trials comp or general trials riding opportunity involved?  I'd consider trailering up with the H1 and Montesa trials bike then ride the 'tesa in the trials stuff if that's an option. [evil]


they are usually vintage trials bikes doing a small course of logs,rocks, and obstacles no larger than 2.5 foot-ish, but good for demonstrating ultra-low speed throttle control in tight space....there was one guy 3 years ago doing it on an oooooooooooooooooooold small modified Ducati 350 single after the monsoon subsided and most were gone....he pulled it out of his trailer and popped over and just played...
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: bikepilot on May 20, 2011, 08:53:21 AM
Cool.  I have a trials bike and have competed just a little - I wonder if its worth hauling it out there to play with?  I'll probably just ride the H1 out, but the trials bike is a blast to toodle around on.  The trials bike is even quasi-euro (Spanish bike with a HRC engine and Showa suspension).
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: zooom on May 20, 2011, 09:04:32 AM
trials bikes are so generally light and small, you could potentially strap it to the back of the H1 and ride over with it on the back.
Title: Re: Well, here's something to do: British and European Classic Motorcycle Day
Post by: bikepilot on May 20, 2011, 02:35:56 PM
Oh its crossed my mind  [evil]  I've seen folks ride to trials events with their trials bikes in tow behind big street bikes.