‘Bout that time again, fellow vintage bike people. If you’re in Indy, or in riding distance, we’ll see you at the 6th Annual Indianapolis Rockers Reunion on May 19th, 2012. This year, we showed our support by designing the event logo and website graphics…you oughta see how the patches turned out (rad).
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?
Hey, Rockers. Hey, Mods. Mark yer calendars for June 15th and 16th, 2012. We just cut this teaser vid for Martin and Larry, the guys at Steel Toe Press, who are putting on the 8th Annual Chicago Mods vs Rockers Vintage Motorcycle and Scooter Rally. Word on the street: it’s gonna be the best one yet.
Roy Griffith owns The Turntable Shoppe in Indianapolis and rides a 1972 Triumph Bonneville. Analog music and vintage motorcycles are part of everyday life for Roy and he’s no stranger to the repairs and maintenance that come along with ’em.
Classic European and vintage Japanese motorcycles line the curbs of North Lincoln Avenue in downtown Chicago along with a sprinkling of streetfighters, choppers, bobbers and modern bikes. There’s also a strong contingent of old and new scooters mixed into the Mods vs Rockers event hosted by Ton Up Club of Chicago. While it’s a wonderful bike show, it’s great for people-watching as well.
Driving down into Louisville, we’re quickly enamored with the old buildings lining the Ohio River. Headed West on Main Street, just passed the hoppin’ downtown scene, we find Restoration Werks with the front door open to all. It’s an overhead door, up and revealing hand-picked antiques, a vintage Gilera, and a steel table displaying a selection of new moto tees. Look farther into the space, passed the custom shop lights made from salvaged glass and metal, and you’ll see a Vincent, a Brough Superior and an assortment of engines that have a special place in motorcycle lore.
