Brit Bike Club Meeting

[uncle nort]

Hi guys! August before last, our little Brit Bike club had its monthly meet at a local shop that caters to vintage iron. It was a decent turnout and a nice evening. At least that's how I remember it. (There were "refreshments" involved.)

Here's a few photos I took of the proceedings:


Out on the street- the bikes rolled in. I'd have any one of these three!





Beezers! A nice example.





Dr. Denny and his '52 Vincent... my 1050 Tiger faces away in jealous envy.





Here's the ubiquitous 150 mph speedo





A sweet T-bird





Yes, even a Harley showed up. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)





Dave's cool Velo





A monstrosity to admire.






Next time we'll have a look inside the shop.


Here's a sample:





Cheers, Nort

 

[keystiger]

Re: Brit Bike Clob Meeting

Wow. Amazing machines and great pics thanks for posting.

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[Mad On Triumphs]

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Lovely pictures, it's great when you can meet up with like minded people.
Good old British Steel

 

[Rocky]

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Great pics

 

[CarlS]

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Love those vintage bikes. Great pics; thanks for posting them. My favorite is the Vincent.

 

[hemibee]

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Thanks' for sharing, looks like it was a great get together.

 

[uncle nort]

Re: Brit Bike Clob Meeting

First off, it's CLUB you idiot! C...L...U...B! Man! Why didn't I catch that title misspelling in the proofread? My humble apologies, and could someone with the power of fixing such things please fix it?

Now for a look inside the shop as promised.


Vincents, love 'em but I'll hold off buying one till I hit a lottery.






That goes for Broughs too.







It's like looking at sculpture in metal.







"Lesser" bikes just lying around.







Sorry about the photo quality on this one.







Flip side of Denny's '52.





The gentleman in the hat is none other than the late "Big Sid" Biberman- famed U.S. Vincent racer/builder/expert/guru. Son and co-author Matthew appears in the background.






It's not everyday you get to see such rare and exotic bikes (at least not for me) and it was such a pleasure to talk with a legend like Big Sid. The shop has since re-located and I haven't seen what's going on there yet, but maybe a future "club" meeting could happen there again. Next time I'll report on a Norton rally from a couple years ago.

Cheers.

 

[CarlS]

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I know what you mean about waiting until you hit the lottery. That is precisely why I don't own a Black Shadow. CRY

I corrected the typo.

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

Uncle Nort, no now don't bee two ard on urself, weave all mod mistoocks.
Thanks for the pictures, they are as last time really good. As to the quality of one of them, my guess is that you were getting a tad excited about being so close, yet unfortunately, so far from the bike of your dreams. That covers most of us then. Looking forward to the photo's of the Nortons

 

[uncle nort]

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Thanks for the correction Carl, I feel better now. And about that Black Shadow... I'd settle for a Prince, a Knight, or a Rapide of course.

 

[CarlS]

Re: Brit Bike Clob Meeting

Thanks for the correction Carl, I feel better now. And about that Black Shadow... I'd settle for a Prince, a Knight, or a Rapide of course.

You are very welcome. The Black Shadow is my dream bike;but I would settle for any Vincent model.

 

[hendo]

nice pics mate

 

[Tassie Tiger]

I don't care if it's c l o b or c l u b but thanks for the fantastic photos uncle nort