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Most vintage motorcycle enthusiasts wouldn’t dream of riding a mid-1960s Honda Dream some 2,933 miles across the United States on the rough and tough TransAmerica Trail. But a group of intrepid riders from Mississippi did just that, and it was an adventure that won’t ever be forgotten. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/dreams-trail-zm0z22jazols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Trail Motorcycle, Motorcycle Events, Motorcycle Touring, Dual Sport Motorcycle, Classic Motorcycle, Build A Bike, Rat Bike, Public Road, Chain Drive
Dreams on the Trail - Motorcycle Classics
Most vintage motorcycle enthusiasts wouldn’t dream of riding a mid-1960s Honda Dream some 2,933 miles across the United States on the rough and tough TransAmerica Trail. But a group of intrepid riders from Mississippi did just that, and it was an adventure that won’t ever be forgotten. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/dreams-trail-zm0z22jazols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
More than just a bike show, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is something special. An ever-changing lineup of bikes in beautiful Carmel, California. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/head-to-the-quail-zm0z23mjzawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Monterey Peninsula, Carmel California, Steeplechase, Vintage Muscle, Weather Tech, Grand National
Head to The Quail - Motorcycle Classics
More than just a bike show, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is something special. An ever-changing lineup of bikes in beautiful Carmel, California. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/head-to-the-quail-zm0z23mjzawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Two Matchless G80 CS singles, towed with an Austin-Healey 100-6 and a vintage Allstate trailer, make a road run for The Quail. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/the-honor-guard-zm0z19sozhur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Honor Guard, Austin Healey, Matchless, Quail, Towing, Antique Cars, Road
The Honor Guard at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering - Motorcycle Classics
Two Matchless G80 CS singles, towed with an Austin-Healey 100-6 and a vintage Allstate trailer, make a road run for The Quail. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/the-honor-guard-zm0z19sozhur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
What is Pocketbike racing? Take a crash course introduction with one author who wonders what happened to the 1970s Pocketbike racers of yesterday. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/pocketbike-racing-zm0z23mjzawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Racing Motorcycles, Pocket Bike, Race Courses, 50cc, Road Racing, Race Track, Peter Pan, Grand Prix
What is Pocketbike Racing? - Motorcycle Classics
What is Pocketbike racing? Take a crash course introduction with one author who wonders what happened to the 1970s Pocketbike racers of yesterday. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/pocketbike-racing-zm0z23mjzawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Remembering Doug Domokos, who set a world record for riding 145 miles on one wheel, and became one of motorcycling’s most colorful characters. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/doug-domokos-zmgz19jazhur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Honda Dirt Bike, Bike Ride, Supercross Race, Kawasaki Motor, Talladega Superspeedway, King Play, Motocross Racer
Doug Domokos the Wheelie King - Motorcycle Classics
Remembering Doug Domokos, who set a world record for riding 145 miles on one wheel, and became one of motorcycling’s most colorful characters. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/doug-domokos-zmgz19jazhur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Read about one editor's experience riding down to Lindsborg, Kansas, and seeing its hidden attractions. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/travels-near-far-lindsborg-kansas-zb0z21jfzbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Motorcycle Museum, Motorcycle Racers, Motorcycle Rallies, Lindsborg Kansas, Indian Scout, American Motorcycles, College Town
Travels Near and Far - Motorcycle Classics
Read about one editor's experience riding down to Lindsborg, Kansas, and seeing its hidden attractions. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/travels-near-far-lindsborg-kansas-zb0z21jfzbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
A Honda CL450 outperformed a Manx Norton at auction. But why? https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/bike-auctions-go-wild-zm0z22mjzram?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Norton Motorcycle, Cafe Racer Motorcycle, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, British Motorcycles, Honda S, Manx, Bonneville
Bike Auctions Go Wild - Motorcycle Classics
A Honda CL450 outperformed a Manx Norton at auction. But why? https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/bike-auctions-go-wild-zm0z22mjzram?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
What if this five-dollar Yamaha Big Bear Scrambler runs all the way to the Canadian border? Then it will be a dazzling affirmation of the value of junk. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/yamaha-big-bear-scrambler-zm0z23mazawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Scrambler Motorcycle, Big Bear, Affirmation, Yamaha, Canadian, Junk, Dollar
Confessions of a Junkie: Five-Dollar Yamaha Big Bear Scrambler - Motorcycle Classics
What if this five-dollar Yamaha Big Bear Scrambler runs all the way to the Canadian border? Then it will be a dazzling affirmation of the value of junk. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/yamaha-big-bear-scrambler-zm0z23mazawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
How many of us take real journeys on our old bikes anymore? Editor-in-Chief Landon Hall makes a case for riding your vintage bike. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/on-the-road-again-zm0z23jfzawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Cabins In Missouri, Honda Vfr, Old Motorcycles, Little Cabin, Bike Us, Old Bikes, Back Road
Take a Trip on One of Your Old Bikes - Motorcycle Classics
How many of us take real journeys on our old bikes anymore? Editor-in-Chief Landon Hall makes a case for riding your vintage bike. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/on-the-road-again-zm0z23jfzawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Revisit these two Texas motorcycle rallies from 2022, featuring images from the Luckenbach Harvest Classic Rally and the Burnet Texas Motorcycle Revival. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/texas-motorcycle-rallies-zm0z23mazawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Motorcycle Clubs, Antique Motorcycles, 25 Years Old, Over The Years
A Tale of Two Texas Motorcycle Rallies - Motorcycle Classics
Revisit these two Texas motorcycle rallies from 2022, featuring images from the Luckenbach Harvest Classic Rally and the Burnet Texas Motorcycle Revival. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/texas-motorcycle-rallies-zm0z23mazawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Remembering Superbikers, when in 1982 ABC created its own motorcycle race, patterned specifically for TV with Trippe-Cox and Associates. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/abc-tv-superbikers-zm0z23jfzawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Flat Track Motorcycle, Vintage Motorcycles, Eddie Lawson, Motocross Tracks, United States Grand Prix
ABC TV’s Superbikers! - Motorcycle Classics
Remembering Superbikers, when in 1982 ABC created its own motorcycle race, patterned specifically for TV with Trippe-Cox and Associates. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/abc-tv-superbikers-zm0z23jfzawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
If you're looking for an old bike museum, look no further. Bill's Old Bike Barn Museum is the collection of all collections! https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/bills-old-bike-museum-zm0z22ndzols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Motorcycle Engine, Italian Motorcycles, Vintage Bicycles, Custom Motorcycles, Harley Davidson Museum
Bill’s Old Bike Barn Museum - Motorcycle Classics
If you're looking for an old bike museum, look no further. Bill's Old Bike Barn Museum is the collection of all collections! https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/bills-old-bike-museum-zm0z22ndzols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Travel with us to Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy, the home of an amazing collection of MV Agusta motorcycles, helicopters and more. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/mv-agusta-museum-zm0z21mazbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Racing Bikes, Frame Technology, Grand Prix Racing, Clean Sweep, Motorcycle Manufacturers, Imola
The MV Agusta Museum - Motorcycle Classics
Travel with us to Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy, the home of an amazing collection of MV Agusta motorcycles, helicopters and more. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/mv-agusta-museum-zm0z21mazbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Dain Gingerelli remembers motorcycle magazines past and present. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-gear/motorcycle-magazines-past-present-zm0z21mjzbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Motorcycle Gear, Triumph Thunderbird Sport, Radical Notion, Magazine Titles, Hot Bikes, Topeka
Motorcycle Magazines Past and Present - Motorcycle Classics
Dain Gingerelli remembers motorcycle magazines past and present. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-gear/motorcycle-magazines-past-present-zm0z21mjzbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Check out these motorcycle sculptures in the Haas Moto Museum and Sculpture Gallery in the Dallas Design District. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/haas-moto-museum-zm0z22mjzram?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Bmw Boxer, Bike Stand, Design District, Sidecar
Haas Moto Museum and Sculpture Gallery - Motorcycle Classics
Check out these motorcycle sculptures in the Haas Moto Museum and Sculpture Gallery in the Dallas Design District. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/haas-moto-museum-zm0z22mjzram?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Ever wonder about the 1970s racer Gary Jones? Motocross racers usually know their title count, read about why motocrosser Gary Jones can't be sure. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/gary-jones-motocross-zm0z22sozawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Motocross Championship, National Championship, The Championship, Papa Jones
Gary Jones: Motocross Titles - Motorcycle Classics
Ever wonder about the 1970s racer Gary Jones? Motocross racers usually know their title count, read about why motocrosser Gary Jones can't be sure. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/gary-jones-motocross-zm0z22sozawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
View highlights from The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2022. See why in the calendar of motorcycle events, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering stands alone. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/quail-motorcycle-gathering-2022-zm0z22sozawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Motorcycle License, White Motorcycle, Norton Commando 850, Spring Clutches, Roland Sands, Classic Cars British
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2022 - Motorcycle Classics
View highlights from The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2022. See why in the calendar of motorcycle events, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering stands alone. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/quail-motorcycle-gathering-2022-zm0z22sozawar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Competitors Hank Scott and Randy Goss lead AMA for the 1980 Class C Grand National Championship. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/1980-gnc-class-c-number1-plate-zm0z21ndzols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post T Bag, Fall Shorts, Gnc, Car And Driver
1980 GNC Class C Number 1 Plate - Motorcycle Classics
Competitors Hank Scott and Randy Goss lead AMA for the 1980 Class C Grand National Championship. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/1980-gnc-class-c-number1-plate-zm0z21ndzols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Before Ewan and Charley, two Italian youths named Leopoldo Tartarini and Giorgio Monetti rode Ducati 175 Tourismos across five continents. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/ducati-175-tourismos-zm0z18ndzhur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Touring Motorcycles, Triumph Motorcycles, Motorcycle Quotes, Motorcycle Girl
Tempting Fate: Around the World on Ducati 175 Tourismos - Motorcycle Classics
Before Ewan and Charley, two Italian youths named Leopoldo Tartarini and Giorgio Monetti rode Ducati 175 Tourismos across five continents. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/ducati-175-tourismos-zm0z18ndzhur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Motojournalist Robert Smith goes in search of the Olympic Mountains aboard his 1970 Bonneville. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/olympics-mountains-1970-bonnevillle-zm0z20ndzbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Pacific Beach, Pacific Coast, Bonneville Motorcycle, Neah Bay, Tumwater, Hurricane Ridge, Hood Canal
Magic Mountains: In Search of the Olympics on a 1970 Bonneville - Motorcycle Classics
Motojournalist Robert Smith goes in search of the Olympic Mountains aboard his 1970 Bonneville. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/olympics-mountains-1970-bonnevillle-zm0z20ndzbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Check out the fascinating history behind one of the most iconic and successful Honda ads. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/hondas-nicest-people-ad-1966-zm0z21jfzbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Sales Slogans, Honda S90, Honda Africa Twin, Honda Motors, New Honda, Marketing Tactics, Adventure Sports
Honda’s Nicest People 1966 Ad - Motorcycle Classics
Check out the fascinating history behind one of the most iconic and successful Honda ads. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/hondas-nicest-people-ad-1966-zm0z21jfzbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
On a day off, do you go surfing or motorcycle riding? John L. Stein and a group of friends decided to do both. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/surf-riders-zm0z21sozbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Classic Bikes, Cb550, Group Of Friends, Super Sport, Day Off, Surfboard, Rider
Surf Riders - Motorcycle Classics
On a day off, do you go surfing or motorcycle riding? John L. Stein and a group of friends decided to do both. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/surf-riders-zm0z21sozbut?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Most vintage motorcycle enthusiasts wouldn’t dream of riding a mid-1960s Honda Dream some 2,933 miles across the United States on the rough and tough TransAmerica Trail. But a group of intrepid riders from Mississippi did just that, and it was an adventure that won’t ever be forgotten. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/dreams-trail-zm0z22jazols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Dreams on the Trail - Motorcycle Classics
Most vintage motorcycle enthusiasts wouldn’t dream of riding a mid-1960s Honda Dream some 2,933 miles across the United States on the rough and tough TransAmerica Trail. But a group of intrepid riders from Mississippi did just that, and it was an adventure that won’t ever be forgotten. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/dreams-trail-zm0z22jazols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Two Matchless G80 CS singles, towed with an Austin-Healey 100-6 and a vintage Allstate trailer, make a road run for The Quail. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/the-honor-guard-zm0z19sozhur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
The Honor Guard at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering - Motorcycle Classics
Two Matchless G80 CS singles, towed with an Austin-Healey 100-6 and a vintage Allstate trailer, make a road run for The Quail. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/the-honor-guard-zm0z19sozhur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Road racing’s first knee pucks were of duct tape. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-gear/first-knee-pucks-zm0z21sozols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Yamaha Racing, Mechanic Tool Box, Kenny Roberts, Leather Sole Boots, Steel Shoes, Show Of Hands
First Knee Pucks - Motorcycle Classics
Road racing’s first knee pucks were of duct tape. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-gear/first-knee-pucks-zm0z21sozols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
To many, a show bike means a motorcycle that was top of the line when it was new, but the display of small machines at this year’s Quail Motorcycle Gathering, taking place in Carmel, California on May 14, proved that a machine does not need to have been expensive to buy or difficult to locate to get a lot of attention from showgoers. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/little-bikes-shine-zb0z2206?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Psychedelic Paint, Honda Scrambler, Japanese Motorcycle, Moto Guzzi
Little Bikes Shine at Quail - Motorcycle Classics
To many, a show bike means a motorcycle that was top of the line when it was new, but the display of small machines at this year’s Quail Motorcycle Gathering, taking place in Carmel, California on May 14, proved that a machine does not need to have been expensive to buy or difficult to locate to get a lot of attention from showgoers. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/little-bikes-shine-zb0z2206?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
They called him Rocket Man, and for good reason — he rode a rocket-powered drag bike through the measured quarter-mile with the relaxed calm of someone making a simple cross-town milk run. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/ground-control-major-john-zm0z22jazols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post Motorcycle Riders, Rocket Engine, Drag Bike, Top Fuel, Elapsed Time, Drag Racer, Majors
Ground Control to Major John - Motorcycle Classics
They called him Rocket Man, and for good reason — he rode a rocket-powered drag bike through the measured quarter-mile with the relaxed calm of someone making a simple cross-town milk run. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/ground-control-major-john-zm0z22jazols?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post
Remembering Doug Domokos, who set a world record for riding 145 miles on one wheel, and became one of motorcycling’s most colorful characters. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/doug-domokos-zmgz19jazhur/
Doug Domokos the Wheelie King - Motorcycle Classics
Remembering Doug Domokos, who set a world record for riding 145 miles on one wheel, and became one of motorcycling’s most colorful characters. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/doug-domokos-zmgz19jazhur/
The best part for us, though, was visits to friends, riding through New Mexico, and a discovery: The Aztec Ruins National Monument. Mesa Verde National Park, National Parks, Unesco World Heritage Site, World Heritage Sites, Four Corners Monument, Animas River, Aztec Ruins, Petrified Forest
Rides & Destinations: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec, New Mexico - Motorcycle Classics
The best part for us, though, was visits to friends, riding through New Mexico, and a discovery: The Aztec Ruins National Monument.
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Check out this listing of upcoming motorcycle meets and events for May and June 2021. Classic Cars, Steve Mcqueen Cars, Imlay City, Elkhart Lake, Boys Republic, Chino Hills
May/June 2021 Calendar - Motorcycle Classics
Check out this listing of upcoming motorcycle meets and events for May and June 2021.
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Motorcycle Classics