If you tuned in to our past photo-feature about Rockerbox, you saw our first impression of the unique and happenin’ motofest in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood. In this picture-post, you’ll see what lured us back: the people, the motorcycles, the vibe, the scene. It’s different, and that’s why we like it. Read on…
There are many, many reasons we attend AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The bikes, the swap meet, the racing and the overall atmosphere created by motorcycle enthusiasts is an experience we don’t wanna miss. We were fortunate to have worked with the good folks at the American Motorcyclist Association to help convey the vibe of VMD (see the video at the end of the post). After going through our pics, here’s an alphabetical and photographic rundown of why we love attending this event.
(See the feature first posted at BikeEXIF.com by its editor and publisher, Chris Hunter, who has his finger on the pulse of today’s global custom and classic motorcycle scene.)
Old stock BMW airheads catch our eye. We dig their unique profiles and opposed-cylinder power plants, but also recognize their potential as even more unique customs. Below is a feature penned by Chris Hunter of BikeEXIF.com about one of our Good Spark Garage bikes: Casey Wilkinson’s 1976 BMW R75/6.
Is that a Norton? What year Triumph is that? That’n old BSA? Just a few of the many first-glance questions I field on this 2000 Kawasaki W650. When it was in stock form, the British looks were already in place, but a few key mods helped create a more racy cafe persona to this Wilkinson Bros daily rider.
The grit and determination of old school metalworking is alive n’ well in Cliff Meyer’s 1976 CB550K cafe racer. Cliff owns and operates Meyerbuilt Metalworks, a metal fabrication shop where an oft-used English wheel awaits its next creative assignment. This li’l Honda is a great example of the unique craftsmanship that’s coming outta this up-and-coming Hoosier garage.
Before both feet were in the door, I knew we were in for a treat at the Dave Mungenast Classic Motorcycles Museum in St. Louis. We had less than 2 hours till closing time, which isn’t enough to take in the incredibly unique collection of over 200 motorcycles and tons of memorabilia packed into the old building’s 6,000 square feet. Man, why haven’t we been here sooner?
