The Vintage Rider RANT

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76062752711666602092011-11-27T16:14:42.696-08:00The Vintage Rider RANTVintage Motorcycles and the people who love them and RIDE them!WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-27714924931495439632010-01-14T04:57:00.000-08:002010-01-14T05:08:14.817-08:00Las 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

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-33632276137768106232009-05-11T07:37:00.000-07:002009-05-11T07:40:48.653-07:00Riding 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!

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-9194020801134357742009-05-11T06:40:00.000-07:002009-05-11T06:45:51.039-07:00Mods 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:

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-75506349162404549812009-04-15T07:34:00.000-07:002009-04-15T07:44:23.606-07:00NEW FEATURES FOR VINTAGE-RIDER.COM!!!

You asked for it, you got it! As of today, April 15, 2009 you are welcome to join the Vintage-Rider.com forum! Help us test it by signing up and posting a topic and more! As always we appreciate ALL of your feedback to make this a better site. You can access the Forum through the main page on the left navigation bar or you can go there directly www.vintage-rider.com/phpbb ENJOY and let us know

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-45424702766015913982009-04-12T06:46:00.001-07:002009-04-12T06:47:31.189-07:00Spring 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!

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-28492798001698001272009-03-13T06:00:00.000-07:002009-03-13T06:01:07.908-07:00Wheels 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.

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-67590337293343867872009-03-13T05:58:00.000-07:002009-03-13T05:59:00.942-07:00Interesting article we came across

A 'Study' We can hang our helmets on?? Motorcycles help keep you young: software expertMar 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

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-48926562533108464462009-03-11T10:55:00.000-07:002009-03-11T11:15:16.213-07:00Vintage Motorcycle Insurance

I've been receiving quite a few inquiries lately regarding Vintage Motorcycle Insurance. I want to let everyone know we have a new page up on the site dedicated to vintage motorcycle insurance with a comprehensive listing including links and phone numbers. If I missed any please let me know and I'll put them up. Hope this helps all of you out there looking for insurance.http://

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-49375438566328517702009-03-02T10:19:00.000-08:002009-03-02T10:29:26.075-08:00Onward to Deland

Well, the Eustis Event was really fantastic this year. If you were'nt there, you really missed a great event. The Sunshine Chapter of the AMCA once again did a bang up job as well as all of the volunteers at this year's event. There were more vendors there than I have seen before and the attendance was outstanding. Our friend Jeff drove up with his vintage BMW and sidecar. Once he saw all of the

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-50583428984448292172009-02-20T11:27:00.000-08:002009-02-20T11:31:10.722-08:00Eustis Event

We are currently getting ready to head to Eustis,Florida for the National AMCA event, hosted by the Sunshine Chapter. This event includes a large swap meet. Get there Thursday evening and stay until Sunday for the field events!After Eustis, head to Deland for the J Woods Antique Motorcycle Auction from March 3-7th.There are also many races going on during the week at the Volusia County track as

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-91244195366393335162009-02-11T08:49:00.000-08:002009-02-11T08:51:59.311-08:00NEW YEAR - NEW SITE www.vintage-rider.com

We've spent months redesigning the site. Please check it out. We have some great new features and videos. My favorite feature at the moment is the all new Calendar page. It's extremely interactive and very informative. If you have or know of an event please send us the details and we'll put it on the events page and post it on the calendar.Please feel free to send us your photos, news, videos etc

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-77328469834418143112009-02-11T08:45:00.000-08:002009-02-11T08:47:39.620-08:00Daytona time!

It's time for the annual Daytona Bike week. We are already getting set to head to Eustis Florida for the annual AMCA Sunshine Chapter National event. Next, it's on to Deland for the J Woods Auction and Swap Meet. Full details can be found on www.vintage-rider.com under the events page and the NEW Calendar page.

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-88311479607316361062009-02-11T08:42:00.000-08:002009-02-11T08:45:36.085-08:00It's Motorcycle Season!

Well, another year is upon us. Down in Florida, we've just finished up the 3rd Annual Dania Vintage Motorcycle show and Art Fest put on by the Everglades Chapter of the AMCA and was it PACKED! You people came out of the woodwork for sure! Thank you to all 87 entries! WOW!

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-65209524317955471662009-01-02T05:56:00.000-08:002009-01-02T06:00:08.445-08:00Dania Vintage Show January 31st 2009

Snowbirds Come On Down !!!3rd Annual Dania Beach Art, Antique & Vintage Motorcycle Festival - Poker RunCelebrating the ART of IRON & ALUMINUM on Two Wheels Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2009 This unique show location mixes Vintage Motorcycles with Antique Stores and Art Vendors lining either side of the tree canopied 1st Avenue. Situated in the Historic District of old Dania Beach, one of South Florida’s

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-46955326269460091232008-12-12T04:04:00.000-08:002008-12-12T04:11:17.903-08:002009 Looks to be an exciting line up of events!

Well, it's Christmas time and I know all of you are hoping Santa will bring you a new vintage bike for Christmas. Though times are bleak right now we have a LOT to look forward to in 2009! Check out the new EVENTS link at www.vintage-rider.com for a fresh list of events heading your way. January 31-1 is the Dania Vintage Show and Poker Run, February brings us to the Boca Raton Concours de

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-19236373032324898262008-11-24T13:30:00.000-08:002008-11-24T13:39:47.502-08:00Run Turkey's Run!!

WOW, what a blast Saturday was with the AMCA Sunshine and Everglades annual Thanksgiving chapter ride in Okeechobee. I was quite skeptical with the weather being cold and all, but WHAT A TURN OUT! Almost 40 vintage bikes on a 121 mile ride around the lake!!! We made 4 stops in all.Heading out from the Flamingo hotel in Lake Okeechobee and then heading east and south around the Lake, we stopped in

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-49718790824684783842008-11-06T13:14:00.000-08:002008-11-06T13:20:07.617-08:00Turkey Run around Lake Okeechobee November 22

AMCA Sunshine chapter and the Everglades chapter is having a ride around the lake on Saturday November 22nd. We'll meet up at the Flamingo hotel. Please have your fuel tank FULL when you arrive

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-32488908658076185462008-10-23T07:33:00.000-07:002008-10-23T08:52:02.224-07:00Barbie does Barber

Well, what a fantastic event this was and what a venue! I dont know where to start seeing how I got there a day late. I understand it rained on Friday and it was quite chilly all weekend.The museum is awesome, beyond belief. I really needed another two day to really appreciate everything this motorsport park has to offer.The track: Yes, Barbie, our beloved 1966 Honda CA77 305 and her "sister"

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-15648169070587970982008-10-15T04:02:00.000-07:002008-10-15T04:08:18.819-07:00Barber Vintage Bike event

This week; we are off to Barber in Birmingham Alabama for the annual Vintage Bike Rally. Please be sure to stop in and say HI if you see our white van and numerous NORTONS. Carmen, our Electra will be there. She's won a ton of trophies this year, we'll see what she can do at this event.I know there will be a LOT of fabulous bikes there and we cant wait to see them all.Good luck to everyone

WiiZii-Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044315703472771835noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606275271166660209.post-50120566162376251132008-09-03T12:42:00.000-07:002008-09-03T12:46:25.443-07:00The Vintage Rider Blog

Welcome to the first posting of the Vintage Rider Blog. If you havent visited our web site yet the address is: www.vintage-rider.com . Vintage Rider.com is an online only magazine for vintage and antique motorcycle riders, collectors and enthusiasts. I hope you will stop in, poke around and then get back to me here. We are looking for content, news, comments, photos, stories etc.Please let us

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