Posts tagged antique

Happy Father’s day! Thanks to all the dads who have helped us know the joys of motorcycling, or who raised the type to be into such a hobby/sport.  (Photo credit unknown, couldn’t find the original source. I imagine it’s a LIFE image.) 

Happy Father’s day! Thanks to all the dads who have helped us know the joys of motorcycling, or who raised the type to be into such a hobby/sport. 

(Photo credit unknown, couldn’t find the original source. I imagine it’s a LIFE image.) 

The Rust Bucket BSA Project Inspiration

While I’m finishing the Monster, I’ve had a lot of things rattling around in my brain for this Rust Bucket / BSA Project of mine. Firstly, I found out it’s a 1958 BSA A7 or A10. The difference being the exact model and either 500 or 650cc (thanks to everyone who corrected my typo). I’m stoked to know it’s about 7 years older than I thought and pre-1960s! So cool. 

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Hand stamped VIN number close up- this is one thing I love very much about this bike. It might have been bondo-ed to shit, but damn it has character. Paul D’Orleans of the Vintagent clued me in on the fact that all British bikes have hand stamped identification numbers. I had no idea!

Anywho, I figured I’d share some of the inspiration I’ve collected while figuring out exactly where to go with this. 

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It can’t be denied that Harley Davidson certainly has some interesting history and took a huge part in the development of American motorcycling culture. 

These are vintage photos from the Harley Davidson archives- early assembly line and factory.

Old Harley Davidson police motorcycle and mobile booking center. …Awesome.

Old Harley Davidson police motorcycle and mobile booking center. …Awesome.

“Harley girl” by David Uhl, artist and painter who favors the subject of motorcycles and women.  [ more tagged Harley | more Art ]

“Harley girl” by David Uhl, artist and painter who favors the subject of motorcycles and women. 

[ more tagged Harley | more Art ]

Woman on a 1912 Henderson motorcycle with her family. Good old fashioned motolady. 

Woman on a 1912 Henderson motorcycle with her family. Good old fashioned motolady. 

Old school stunting on a Kawasaki Z1300 with Arto Nyqvist.

(Thanks for the tip, Anders!)

Double motolady action- 1940’s throwback. [ more tagged vintage | sidecar ]

Double motolady action- 1940’s throwback.

[ more tagged vintage | sidecar ]

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Stormie Ray and a 1979 KZ400 as photographed by the infamous Giles Clement on 100+ year old camera in SE Portland. [ more epic motorcycle girl photos from Giles Clement ] 

Stormie Ray and a 1979 KZ400 as photographed by the infamous Giles Clement on 100+ year old camera in SE Portland.

[ more epic motorcycle girl photos from Giles Clement ] 

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The king… in argyle socks. Good taste, clearly.

The king… in argyle socks. Good taste, clearly.

- “Well chaps, should we go to Paris or Lyon?”- “Paris, mais oui?”Vintage French Policemen conferring on the side of the highway. 

- “Well chaps, should we go to Paris or Lyon?”
- “Paris, mais oui?”

Vintage French Policemen conferring on the side of the highway. 

Seth Jaramus is a BMW extraordinnaire with a shop here in Portland- he finds some cool spots on his motorcycle adventures.  The “Impassible in Wet Weather” sign rocks.

Seth Jaramus is a BMW extraordinnaire with a shop here in Portland- he finds some cool spots on his motorcycle adventures. 

The “Impassible in Wet Weather” sign rocks.

I found this photo with the caption- “Nearly 100 and still wants to ride.” I have no idea where I found it or who it is, despite attempts at research. Either way- awesome lady.  If anyone has info, please let me know. 

I found this photo with the caption- “Nearly 100 and still wants to ride.” I have no idea where I found it or who it is, despite attempts at research. Either way- awesome lady. 

If anyone has info, please let me know. 

Motorcycle art! Looks to be a painting of a motorcycle messenger from the 40s and 50s (not the Post Office in the background).

Motorcycle art! Looks to be a painting of a motorcycle messenger from the 40s and 50s (not the Post Office in the background).

A motolady and her airhead. BMW motorrad loveliness. 

A motolady and her airhead. BMW motorrad loveliness.