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The dream began with Fisher Price.

Back then I rode around on this rockin’ purple 3 wheeler

with a lightning bolt on the fender.

It had big red blocks attached so I could reach the pedals.

I moved to NY, got a little bigger, and graduated to the two wheeler.

The Murray Chopper. WOW! That brings back memories.

Used to tear it up in the yard behind our buildings.

It was just dirt, rocks, and broken glass.

Now it’s time for an upgrade!

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The 2007 Triumph Bonneville

This will be my next bike!
It should look just like this when I pick it up.

2007-Triumph-Bonneville-Specifications-USA.doc

I went to the showroom yesterday. This is my baby! They are going to fix her up to my specifications and a week from Saturday we will be one.

I had a great day. I woke up and stared at the Doppler. It was supposed to rain today, but I could see those Eastern winds a blowin’. Sure enough. The clouds moved out to sea and I had all day to ride. I wrote uptown, stopped at a friends art gallery, then shot downtown to the dealership. They put the knee pads on the tank today. Nice. Classic. Then I spent the rest of the day riding the streets of NYC! Now I own this baby!

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The most definitely free wheelin’ Bob Dylan.

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The Wild One

The Triumph Thunderbird was Brando’s ride in The Wild One.

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The Great Escape

Steve McQueen rode the TT Special 650 in The Great Escape.

For the filming of the climactic scene in The Great Escape in which Steve (as Virgil Hilts) hijacks a German warbike and becomes the center of one of cinema’s most famous chase scenes, a little bit of improvising was done, as explained by Steve to writer William Nolan: We had four bikes for this film. I was running a TT Special 650 Triumph. We painted it olive drab and put on a luggage rack and an old seat to make it look like a wartime BMW. We couldn’t use a real BMW, not at the speeds we were running, since those old babies were rigid-frame jobs, and couldn’t take the punishment.

The camera tricks didn’t end there though. Steve’s riding was too fast for the German stuntmen chasing him, so to solve the problem, Steve doubled for his pursuers as well, effectively chasing himself on camera!

The Triumphs ridden by Steve in the film were decked out and provided by Steve’s friend and ofttimes stunt double Bud Ekins.

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I came across this site, Motorcycles of the 20th Century, with photos of beautiful vintage motorcycles like the one above.

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Motorcycle Directory Links

http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/index.asp

http://www.dropbears.com/bikelinks/index.html

http://www.sepnet.com/cycle/

http://www.indianmotorcycleny.com

http://www.moto-directory.com/

http://www.bikersites.com/

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More Motorcycle Links

http://www.ama-cycle.org/index.asp

http://www.motorcycle.com

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/

http://www.webbikeworld.com/

http://www.magpie.com/cgi-bin/show-links?nycmoto

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/index.html

http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/

http://www.keveney.com/Vstirling.html

http://www.realclassic.co.uk/

http://wingnutsmotorcycleclub.blogspot.com/

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/

http://www.hellonwheelsmc.com/

http://www.baronspeedshop.com/homepage.html

http://www.burtonbikebits.net/index.html

http://www.britishspares.com/1.php

http://mcycle.com.au/pages/page1.html

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.thevincent.com/

http://www.nitrosmike.com/

http://www.cycleworld.com/

http://www.britbike.com/

http://www.flamesonmytank.co.za/Motorcycle.htm#Engine%20capacity

http://www.1966batmobile.com/batcycleproj.htm

http://www.tikaro.com/2001/03/

http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/classics/index.asp

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Triumph Dealers

http://micapeak.com/mc/addrs/atriumph.html

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Triumph Supplies

www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/420/

http://newbonneville.com/index.html

Triumph Link

http://www.triumphrat.net/

http://www.triumphrat.net/blogs/twins-documentation-library-7

http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/

http://www.triumph.co.uk/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/BonnevilleOwnersClub/

http://mcresourcesusa.com/

http://www.triumphnet.com/

http://www.ianchadwick.com/motorcycles/triumph/

http://www.fouracescycle.com/index.html

http://www.normanhyde.co.uk/

http://www.tomcc.org/index.html

http://www.olliver.plus.com/triumph/index.htm

http://www.triumph-ant.co.uk/index.html

http://www.triumphman.com/

http://www.bellacorse.com/home.htm

http://www.british-customs.com

http://www.burtonbikebits.net

http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/vintage_motorcycle_triumph.html

This site’s in Italian, but damn!
http://www.fedrotriple.it/index.html

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Road Trip Links

Nygumbo Road Trip Maps

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http://www.openroadjourney.com/

Harley Road Planner

http://www.bestbikingroads.com

http://www.motorcycleroads.us

http://www.byways.org/

http://www.ridingacrossusa.com

http://www.roadtwist.com/

Just started reading this. Thanks Gia.
Below is Ted Simon’s site
http://www.jupitalia.com/

http://www.carlaking.com

http://www.Ride-onMotorTours.com/

Camping Gear

http://www.campmor.com

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Motorcycle Accessories

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/

http://www.leeparksdesign.com/

http://www.vansonleather.com/

http://www.newenough.com/

http://www.helmetcity.com

http://www.ridesafer.com/

http://www.kneedraggers.com

http://cycletherapynyc.com/

http://store.motorcyclegearshops.com/

http://www.helmetoutletusa.com/

http://www.araiamericas.com/

http://www.shoei-helmets.com

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NYC Motorcycle & Parking Info

http://motonyc.com

http://www.magpie.com/nycmoto/

http://www.emanys.net/

http://www.panix.com/~bergman/bike_park_nyc.shtml

http://nyc.bestparking.com/

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=543496

http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/3035692-post2.html

http://www.corsamotorsportsnyc.com/

The Murray Chopper photo, special thanks to:

http://johnsvintagebikes.com

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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
July 25-27, 2008
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, Ohio

It’s the biggest celebration of vintage motorcycles on the continent. And old bikes are just the beginning. From North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, to vintage racing, to new-bike demo rides, to auctions and bike shows, there’s something at VMD for anyone who loves motorcycles. Just ask any of the tens of thousands of people who make VMD a part of their summer every year.

The 2008 version of VMD takes place July 25-27 on the park-like grounds of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. This year, VMD honors one of the most popular and enduring brands in motorcycling by naming Triumph as Marque of the Year. There will be special displays of the British bikes and other activities.

Plus, all the traditional elements of VMD will be back as the event grows bigger every year. Expect three bike shows, the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Auction, North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, demo rides of new bikes, stunt shows, and a full slate of American Historic Motorcycle Racing Association action, including road racing, motocross, flat-track and trials.

New this year is “The Vintage Triumph Roadshow.” Hosted by the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the show offers owners of vintage and antique Triumph motorcycles a chance to get their bikes critiqued and appraised by Randy Baxter of Baxter Cycles.

Also new this year will be a special display of pre-1980 cafe racers of any marque. And, in honor of Triumph, the Featured Marque for 2008 VMD, modern Bonnevilles and Thruxtons that have been customized in the cafe racer style are also welcome. If you would like to show off your cafe racer at VMD, send an e-mail to Will Stoner at the AMA or call (614) 856-1900, ext. 1415

http://www.amadirectlink.com/vmd/2008/
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