Gophers and Cheese

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...

A few Harleys crashed the cafe racer party at the Rockers Spring Social including this knucklehead. Shortster!!! Jeremy's bike: I was really excited to see Andy's freshly hardtailed Sportster. He even let me take it for a spin and while I was off riding it, Rachel snapped these two photos with my camera and didn't tell me as a surprise for when I downloaded them.  The bike is really fast and really fun to ride but no front brake, no gauges, and no mirrors takes a little getting used to.  The hardtail rode a lot nicer than expected but it's not like I put any real miles on it.  These two are adorable (photo credit Rachel Mac): While looking around, I was collecting inspiration for my XL883R to get it ready for the Moto Mania dirt track event on August 1st.  Before I decided to keep the flame tins that came with it, I was planning to go with an XR750-ish tail section like this.  I may still go that route one day. More inspiration:...

Here are some close-ups of a few of the motorcycles at the 2015 Rockers Spring Social.  This Honda was awesome... ...as was this Honda. Todd's Yamaha: Hula girl on a different Yamaha: Norton Commando 750: Moped Army: I'm not sure what this is but I like it.  It says "Fitzke" on the tank.  Maybe that's the owner or builder's name? A couple of BSAs: Vacuum cleaner rat bike (go ahead and get your "Honda sucks" jokes out of your system): Harleys, street tracker inspiration, guest photography, and awards are next.