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Authentic Jerseys Inspired by Vintage Motorcycle Racing

Have you tried finding an authentic motorcycle shirt that captures the spirit of the post-war American motorcycle clubs? Can’t find a jersey that looks, feels and fits like something “Iron Man” Kretz wore 80 years ago on the dirt tracks of Southern California? Look. No. Further. Jill Smith of Hometown Jersey has dialed in the real deal, vintage style jerseys featuring made-to-order, hand-applied felt lettering.

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Heavy-Duty Vintage Motorcycles

The concept of motorcycling is plenty enticing in its most stripped-down, basic form. But these dudes found ways to take it further, going in the direction of rugged, hunks of metal with the intent of being unstoppable. We tip our helmets to ’em. Imagine a convoy of these contraptions headed toward you.

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Motorcycle Racing in Wales: 1930s

Old black and white photos of vintage enduro racing make us think about what races were like with less sponsors, less regulations and rules. There’s a purity about it: no logo-saturated arenas, branded bales or race track billboards, just a big sky and a gritty, challenging road.

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Wheels Through Time – Vintage Motorcycle Museum

You’ll shake your head in disbelief. You’ll wrack your brain as to how this kind of collection came to be. At Wheels Through Time, just accept it, you’re going to be overwhelmed by the level of incredibly cool vintage American motorcycles housed in this “museum that runs.” This photo-feature helps provide just a glimpse of what awaits you…

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Kentucky Kick Down 2013 – Louisville

Barret Bar and Monkey Wrench, a coupla bars located across the street from each other, shared host-locale duties for the many motorcyclists and vintage bike fans who showed up for the first Kentucky Kick Down. Read on and check out our pics for a mere taste of this southern, gritty and happenin’ motorcycle event in Louisville.

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The Art and Design of Motorcycle Emblems

Sure, there are a few modern motorcycle badges with nods to the early days, but it’s hard to beat the number of emblems and logos of yesteryear that hold our attention. At the recent Cycle World Rolling Concours show during the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, we captured a mere sampling of creative branding and labeling found on the tins of old bikes.

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