Reader ride (sorry didn’t get the name):
This was my Dad’s 1949 Harley. It sat in a shed for 20 years until he said I could have it. The mice did a number on the wiring so I did a complete strip down to bare frame and started from there. Many hours and a few $ later this is the results. What a labor of love.
A really great save!
I’m not usually a big cruiser fan but this one really strikes some nice notes.
Andrius wrote a quick note :
I really like your blog! thank you for doing that!
if I may, I attached few images of my bike. I built it myself and many parts I made too. Hope you like it!
Best,
Andrius
Thanks! If you can fill us in on more specifics I’d love to hear more about it!
George posted this over on the Facebook page. Really excellent bike with a cool history.
1969 Vostok C364 – Russian made 350cc 4cyl GP bike built under the guidance of Jawa(Czechslovakia) and loosely based on Honda/MV Augusta/Gilera designs that were already outdated by ’69. They made several of these bikes in 350 & 500cc but,didnt really campaign them outside of Mother Russia. Taken by me @ Barber Motorsports Museum ’06
Thanks for that one George
Scott Potter was kind enough to give me access to a huge stockpile of really great photo’s so you’ll be seeing them on here from time to time. First up is this georgous Laverda.
Scott wrot in:
This ’82 Jota belongs to my friend Thomas Eatman of Cycledoctor
Rennsport service, in southern Germany, who bought it new in Phoenix.
I’m not so sure there is a bike available new today I would like to
keep forever. I expect tom will keep this one on the ride to Valhalla
rather than a maiden.
This photo was taken at a lunch break somewhere in Austria. I’d have
to go back and look at my notes of the trip to know exactly where. He
and I rode through the alps to the Laverda party escorting the
Laverdaforhealth bunch part of the way on their adventure
(these four fellows rode 100cc bikes from London to northern Italy).
great fun. one for the bucket list to be sure 😉
Sounds like a great trip on a fantastic bike Scott. Thanks for all f this. It’s very much appreciated.
Jay Writes in:
I love the site; please keep doing what you’re doing.
This is my 2006 Yamaha Warrior on a recent trip to Death Valley. It’s not a cafe or vintage ride but it has taken me to some cool places and keeps a smile on my face! The picture was taken from Dante’s View at 5,550 ft elevation, or 5,832 feet higher than Badwater Basin in the valley below. Death Valley is a great place to ride this time of year, especially when home is still snowy and cold.
Thanks,
Jay
More proof that ANY bike can be an adventure bike. Great Stuff. Thanks for the shot!
Posting will be light. It’s 80 degrees here and I’m taking the day off for my birthday ond heading out for a ride. I’ll try and grab some interesting ride pics for ya!
And as a side not I sure hope that as the weather warms up that you guys take advantage of it and go riding (AND take pictures!). The internet’s great and all that but don’t waste any good opportunities to enjoy the spring…
See you tomorrow folk! Thanks
There’s a LOT of nice bikes out there being let go of. Wish I had some coin to spend 😦
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