Las Vegas auction results

While the Vegas show seemed well attended, we didn't see much selling going on. Looking at last years figures compared to this year, business was down by half the amount. Here's a link to the results of the auction:
http://www.midamericaauctions.com/showauction.asp?sort=ImageLocationdesc&page=1&ID=140&PersonID=

Looking at the list again, it appears they've sold a lot more bikes since the auction.
The 1967 Black Bomber had been asking for over $10,000 and it didn't go at the auction but appears someone has purchased it for $7,100 which is still stupid money.

Riding Into History May 15th and 16th

Saddle up! It's that time of year again when we take the bikes to this annual event in St. Augustine, Florida! This year we are taking the 1966 Honda CA77 305 Dream "Barbie" and her new boyfriend, the 1965 Honda CB450 KO Black Bomber, "Bart". Be sure to look for us. We hope to see you there! And dont forget to check out The Crab Shack while you are there, famous for their Country Boil! YUM YUM!

Mods vs. Rockers is coming!

Yes, it's true! Mods vs. Rockers is coming to South Florida October 24th, 2009! Poker Run, judged bike show, music, food, prizes, trophies and lots of cool stuff! All benefitting "Stray Aid and Rescue". From the response we have received so far, this event will be HUGE and not to be missed!
We are currently seeking major sponsors for this event. Wishlist of sponsors includes but is not limited to: Vespa, Geico, Triumph motorcycles.
Please email me for more information.

Spring Cleaning

Hi all, as you may have noticed some of our pages are down on the site. This is because we are doing some sprucing up to the site. Watch for a new Forum page as well as a new classified ads page in the coming weeks.

Happy Easter to you all!

Wheels Across the Pond Event

The next event is Wheels across the pond in Jupiter Florida. Check it out on our events page as well as the calendar. Date is April 11th, the day before Easter.

Interesting article we came across

A 'Study' We can hang our helmets on??

Motorcycles help keep you young: software expert
Mar 4, 2009

TOKYO (AFP) — Riding motorcycles helps keep drivers young by
invigorating their brains, the scientist behind popular "Brain Training"
computer software said Wednesday, citing a new scientific study.

"The driver's brain gets activated by riding motorbikes" in part because
it requires heightened alertness, Ryuta Kawashima said after his
research team and Yamaha Motor conducted a string of experiments
involving middle-aged men.
"In a convenient and easy environment, the human mind and body get
used to setting the hurdle low," he warned. "Our final conclusion is
that riding motorcycles can lead to smart ageing."

Kawashima is the designer of "Brain Training" software, which incorporates
quizzes and other games and is available on the Nintendo DS game
console under the name "Brain Age" in North America.

A self-professed motorcycle fan, 49-year-old Kawashima cited a new
study conducted jointly by Yamaha and Tohoku University, for which
he works.
One experiment involved 22 men, all in their 40s and 50s, who held
motorcycle licences but had not taken a ride for at least a decade.

They were randomly split into two groups -- one asked to resume riding
motorcycles in everyday life for two months, and another that kept using
bicycles or cars. "The group that rode motorbikes posted higher marks in
cognitive function tests," Kawashima said.

In one test, which required the men to remember a set of numbers in reverse
order, the riders' scores jumped by more than 50 percent in two months,
while the non-riders' marks deteriorated slightly, he said.

The riders also said they made fewer mistakes at work and felt happier.
"Mental care is a very big issue in modern society," said Kawashima.
"I think we made an interesting stir here as data showed you can improve
your mental condition simply by using motorbikes to commute."

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