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This is where I'll be tomorrow:
http://motorcyclepediamuseums.com/Looks like a pretty cool place: more older bikes and some history to be learned. I'll take lots of pictures, and upload them so all y'all can have a look.
Updates to follow.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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Just finished touring this museum. Great displays! The guy with all the Indians has been collecting them for 40 years. I'll upload pix and leave a link here.
You owe it to yourself to visit if you're near Newburgh NY. Orange County Choppers is nearby, too. That's next.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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"Orange County Choppers is nearby, too. That's next. " Why?  TOOLS
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Here's the link to the pictures at the Motorcyclepedia museum. Drop me a message if it doesn't work.
Go Get 'Em!Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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Uhmmm...because it's there?  Right next to the Stewart ANGB. BIG building, lots of his choppers inside, and a LOT of merchandise. The actual shop is about as big as the gift shop. By comparison, Paul Jr's place is quite a bit smaller, no showroom per se. Didn't get to go inside: not open on the weekends, I guess.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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Thanks for the link Luke. I love stuff like this
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I finally made time to actually sit and enjoy your pics.Wow. I don't think Indian ever built anything but beautiful bikes!Well,that one later model with the HUGE H-D primary cover was kinda...eehhhh. That M-! military prototype was awesome! It looks like the perfect bobber as-is. After looking at all the indians those Triumphs looked like toys.  Loved it. Thanks again for the pics. You took some really nice pics,man.
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Hey Luke...great pics! One of those choppers(the real "busy" one with all the patterns and the springer with the square spring arms) reminded me of one we turned out back in the early 70's when I was working in a custom shop.
Thanx for posting them!
Mike
In 1972 I had to make a choice...quit riding...or quit drinking. God says it's safe to get back in the saddle now...at least I'm still alive...and feel more alive with the wind in my face! Now riding "Helen Black"...1982 CB750SC.
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You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed them. I didn't get pix of everything they had, but the Indians looked pretty cool. Besides, who wants a Harley with an AMF logo on the side? :-)
The choppers were everything from Arlen Ness models to old school machines. I've always like the Big Daddy Roth stuff from way back in the 60s. He used to put his cartoons in car magazines and Cracked, if I remember. (Childhood was a looooooong time ago for me.)
As far as the pix themselves, that's with my little Nikon 4600. Only a 4 megapixel camera, but it works very well. Great for those of us who travel a lot.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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That place is amazing! It is shocking to see how motorcycles started out and where they have come.
of course the 2 sohc customs are the coolest!  Could you imagine laying virtually ON an engine using only a tach to help with shifting or sitting under a bubble cockpit?
When it comes to creativity, I really believe the highwater mark has passed us by. The 60' and 70s really showed what people could think of. I suppose there was some chemical help involved too!  Simply amazing stuff.
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