Motorcycle Show: A Rider

Meet Gene!

Gene told me he is 76 years old and rides every day he can, weather permitting.  And, he works out, too.   I could tell.

Looking good, Gene!

Motorcycle Show: Vulcan Bikes

Meet Roy from Vulcan Bikes

I LOVED the beard.  It wasn't my style.  But, it looks good on him!

Thanks Roy!

Motorcycle Show: Promo Models

Meet Taylor

She does full time model work and gets to tour the country for her job.   She is from the Orlando area.   So, I asked if she was freezing in tropical MN in January.  She was!

Thanks Taylor!

Mororcycle Show: A New Bike, with Lighting Package

The bike below had a lighting package that changed the colors of the lights every few seconds.   I have to admit, it was stunning. 

The photos don't do it justice. 

Motorcycle Show: Another Vintage Bike

Below is a well worn Terrot.  Build in 1950, when France was still recovering from WWII, this was a quick way to get the people mobilized.   This specific bike was used by a Paris police precinct until 1970, primarily for traffic and parking enforcement.

OK, I know this isn't "pretty".  But, this has history and character written all over it.

Motorcycle Show: Vintage Bikes!

I must confess for an attraction to vintage motorcycles.  Certainly the technology and "ride" is a lot more comfortable today.  But, these bikes were just the start of an era.   And, you can see

You are looking at a Peugeot, 1952, 176 TC4.   This bike served in the French army (Algeria) from 1954-1962, when it was returned to France and painted green.  It was "discharged" from the army in 1970 where it then went into a private collection and placed into a museum.

The museum went bankrupt and the bike was put on the open market where it was purchased and shipped to Minnesota.

And, here it is. 

 

This is just cool. 

Motorcycle Show: Promotional Models Continued

Meet Emma and Sarah!

They were gracious enough to let me take their photo.   

Thanks ladies!

Motor Cycle Show: Spectators Have Fun

Meet Steve's Wife!

Steve and his wife were having a great time at the show.   And, she was gracious enough to let me take her photo sitting on this red Victory!

Thanks Steve....and your wife!

The Motorcycle Show: Promotional Models

Meet Stacie!

Stacie is from the Kansas City, MO area and travels the country as a promotional model for various companies.   Not a bad gig at all! 

Thanks Stacie!  It was a pleasure meeting you.

Another Promotional Model: And a Wonderful Smile

Meet Anna!

She is from the Minneapolis area and does contract work for various promotional firms.

Lovely meeting you Anna!   Loved the smile!