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« on: November 09, 2009, 09:13:42 PM » |
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A couple weekends ago, before the leaves completely fell, I rode to Shelburne Museum where they had an exhibit of vintage bikes, as well as some amazing custom bikes. Here's a smattering of pics... I'll post some more tomorrow night. It's late and I haven't been able to figure out how to hot link pics yet.
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2009, 09:16:12 PM » |
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A few more...
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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2009, 09:23:06 PM » |
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okay... a few more to entice. The emerald green custom won the national 2006 competition and is called "Smackdown". Made by a guy here in Jeffersonville, Vermont. It truly was inspiring to be see that kind of precision and craftsmanship! It was in a building with Tiffany glass exhibit!  I'm fading... so I'll post the rest tomorrow. |
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2009, 10:39:22 PM » |
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 Wow! can you say eye candy?! Loving it.
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« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2009, 05:59:50 AM » |
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Cool post - a car/bike show makes a great ride to me. That 750F race bike is awesome. The clutch cover on that bike must be one-off for more cooling?
thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2009, 06:39:05 AM » |
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Great images, thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2009, 07:14:00 AM » |
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was that lavarda a 750 twin? lookie there a norton with dunlop k81's
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« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2009, 03:38:25 PM » |
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Nice Pics , i've actually seen a 750f just like that one today on my way home from work  ....Now that green thing doesn't look like anyone could ever actually ride it |
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« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2009, 03:51:49 PM » |
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i bet you could ride it, you just couldn't see where you were going unless you were shaq :)
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« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2009, 08:24:31 PM » |
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Love that 750F!!! Looks like something Freddie Spencer rode. If only Honda would make a modern day version!!!!
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« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2009, 08:40:48 PM » |
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Love that 750F!!! Looks like something Freddie Spencer rode. If only Honda would make a modern day version!!!!
They do , we just can't have it . |
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2009, 08:56:17 PM » |
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Love that 750F!!! Looks like something Freddie Spencer rode. If only Honda would make a modern day version!!!!
They do , we just can't have it . Que sera sera |
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« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2009, 09:05:51 PM » |
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Tried hot-linking some more pics... no luck... so I'll just send some more by attaching. Wish I knew the years of the older bikes. Maybe you all have more knowledge about that stuff. It was very cool to imagine riding some of these. Nice Pics , i've actually seen a 750f just like that one today on my way home from work ....Now that green thing doesn't look like anyone could ever actually ride it That 'Smackdown' custom was only about 2 inches off the ground, if that. It's basically not a rideable machine in my book, but wild to look at! |
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« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2009, 09:09:47 PM » |
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More track and dirt racers...
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« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2009, 09:11:59 PM » |
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And some more... including a couple more customs
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« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2009, 09:18:50 PM » |
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One more set from the museum grounds. There's a full sized paddle wheel boat called The Ticonderoga on the grounds, along with a lighthouse, and the old 'manor' house. The Webbs used to own the land, a wealthy family from the NYC area I think. The Ticonderoga was built in 1906 and was a functioning freight/passenger/and excursion boat right up until early 50s. It was moved to the 'landed' location in 1955 to be part of the museum. I've been on it but stuck to motorcycles on this tour  |
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« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2009, 09:23:08 PM » |
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Another of the Ural, a bike called a 'Whizzer' (lol), a very old Triumph, and a few more from the ride. "I want to thank you all for coming and I hope you enjoyed the show."
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« Reply #17 on: November 10, 2009, 09:48:36 PM » |
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Awesome ....Love the Wizzer , what a cool bike to tour on (you could fit a ton of beer in that side car too  ) I see you got 2 more great pics for the calendar thread too (Second to the last one is my fave ) |
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« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2009, 06:36:18 AM » |
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My neighbor is a bike dealer. He just picked up the Royal Enfield line. I swear, one of the bikes he is selling looks exactly like the one in your pictures. My neighbor says that the new bikes are fuel injected, have disc brakes, but otherwise unchanged for almost 40 years. He's got 5 models and all sell for under $3,000.00 - 500cc bikes.
Great pictures - enjoyed looking at the different bikes.
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« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2009, 07:08:22 AM » |
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If you've got more photos please share them, these are great!
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« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2009, 07:40:41 AM » |
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Thanks very much! I think I may have a few more... I'll see what I can do tonight. Pants, I've heard that about the Royal Enfield line. There's a thread somewhere here from a member who just bought a new one (within a couple years) and it looks essentially like this old one. The red custom I called The Munster because it sort of looked like Herman Munsters hot rod  . And the dual motor's designed by a nationally known builder (danged if I remember his name) - it's fuel tank is, get this, in the rear hub  |
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« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2009, 11:12:41 AM » |
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That RC30 with the one-sided swingarm is just sick. I'd love to have 15 minutes on that bike. Not much, I would just like to try it out.
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« Reply #22 on: November 11, 2009, 11:33:50 AM » |
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Great ride and great pics, Vermontster!
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« Reply #23 on: November 11, 2009, 01:38:32 PM » |
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 to more great pics! I LOVE that Ural with the brown cammo. Those Urals and the Royal Enfields are still available and still basically unchanged since the 1950's era. My wife and I stopped by a dealer, more of a guy's garage really, that sold new Enfields and they really do look just like that...and for about $3000-$4000 brand new.
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« Reply #24 on: November 11, 2009, 07:47:26 PM » |
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 NICE JOB VERMONTSTER! I really like that CB (F) at the very beginning. I too was wondering what kind of trick clutch lurked behind that cover. Your bike by the lake...artistic, beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to load all the great stuff! |
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