Gophers and Cheese

There was a huge outdoor swap meet at the AMCA Vintage Motorcycle Show .  There were lots of great options if you were shopping for a bike for Moto Mania.  Pete was there selling stuff and his knuckle looked amazing as usual. Pete also bought a new toy, a Harley Davidson golf cart: I liked this hardtail shovelhead: This guy had panheads everywhere, even one that looked barn fresh: Cool cars were around too: You know I love Sportsters and the swap area did not disappoint: There was even a 1957 Sportster! Overall, the show was really good.  These photos barely scratch the surface.  Like I said, I was chasing my kids more than taking photos but we all had a good time.

The parking lot at the 2015 Vintage Motorcycle Show had a bunch of interesting bikes that were ridden in.  Here's a wet panhead. Cafe Suzuki: Triumph Trophy 250: I've only met Todd once but I see his Yamaha everywhere: This bike likely has some stories to tell.  Based on the label on the windshield, I assume it hit a deer.  The last time I saw it ( click here for post), it had a giant Spongebob Squarepants on it and didn't have the cat litter saddlebags. Scooter army: Swap meet photos are next!

I went to the Viking Chapter of the AMCA's Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul on Saturday.  As usual, it was combined with the VJMC's show too.  In spite of the forecast that said 0% chance of rain, it was cloudy and wet.  Thankfully most of the show was inside.  I love the way they arrange the bikes. I drove my van because I brought my kids, which also explains the relatively low number of photos I took.  I took a lot but I would have taken a lot more if I wasn't chasing after them constantly.  Here are some of the few indoor shots I took. This is a cool shovelhead: Mötley Crüe reference? Some very nice Triumphs: Custom 3-wheeler (not a Morgan): This Yamaha tribute to the Flying Merkel is so cool and I hadn't seen it in a while. Sportsters! Even smaller Harleys: Some very old and very cool Harleys: This Indian designed for Flat Track is just oozing inspira...

Where's the year going?  I can't believe it's already June.  Here are a few things to check out. This Thursday is First Thursday / Moto Mania .  In case you've been living under a rock or just bought your first bike, it's the biggest bike night anywhere near the Twin Cities.  Sadly, I haven't been to one yet this year because of the weather.  Let's hope the forecast improves between now and Thursday or I might miss another one. This weekend is the5th Annual Knuckle Shuffle so you can ride to Yuba, WI and camp with Kevin Baas and friends, all in support of the Kennedy High School Chopper Class . Next weekend (6/12-6/13) is the Antique and Vintage Motorcycle Show and swap meet at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul.  It is hosted by both the Viking Chapter of the AMCA and the VJMC .  I haven't been to this show in a couple of years but it's always fun to check out. The following two weekends have a few things going on to the south in Anam...