Who is Jay Leno?
This morning, I was reading the Detroit free press newspaper while having a cup of coffee with biscuits ... and television hosts. He is known as an avid student, collector and restorer of cars and motorcycles. He has a large antique car and motorcycle collection of various international marques. By the way [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 19:05:42
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Lake McDonald Postcard
West shore of Lake McDonald looking east with driftwood resembling sea creatures moving toward the still water ... was standing there looking at all the antique motorcycles in the motel parking lot. Ten and a half hours ... trying to meet his antique motorcycle chapter for a group ride. We never caught up with the group [more...]
Date: 2008-08-09 01:01:00
What Experienced Riders Say About Conversions VS Designed Trikes
By Carl Davidson If you like antique cars, muscle cars, luxury motorcycles or other toys, this article discusses a new trend in toys - trikes. These three wheeled motorcycles are safer, draw a lot of attention and are great to drive. Learn how to choose your dealer, whether to consider a conversion and how much fun you can have on a trike [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 01:03:02
Holly's First Report Card
Well, not really quite, but here's her "uniform" from Black Friday and the busy shopping-mall days. Usually the employees don't wear matching stuff ... like a My Little Pony world.The parade was an interesting combination of lit up motorcycles, antique cars, RVs [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 02:41:00
Trikes And The People Who Love Them Posted By : Carl Davidson
If you like antique cars, muscle cars, luxury motorcycles or other toys, this article discusses a new trend in toys - trikes. These three wheeled motorcycles are safer, draw a lot of attention and are great to drive. Learn how to choose your dealer, whether to consider a conversion and how much fun [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 05:00:00
this week in the River District
Saturday Growers; Bohemian Market; Bikes in the Bottom; Sunday Vintage Market; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; James River Writers meet& ... www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com. Bikes in the Bottom Sun Nov 9 9:30 am The monthly motorcycle breakfast ... Farmers’ Market Antiques, collectibles, jewelry and fine arts and crafts. Free admission [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 13:52:34
Ones for the road
Ones for the road June 26, 2008 in Art, Places, Gear, Life, Fun, Events, Photography, Science, ... Harbor, looking at an amazing collection of antique cars and motorcycles, all restored or preserved [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 19:09:10
Chicara Nagata: $1mil Motorcycle
What would you expect after someone spent a long 7,500 hours hand-crafting a motorcycle? Obviously, an unparalleled creation! ... of gratefulness to the people who donated their blood and worked to save his life when he met with a motorcycle ... World Championship in 2006. Other than the antique Harley Davidson engines, the 500 parts used [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 08:35:38
Shop of the Week: Smith + Butler
With all the "concept" stores, corporate chains, and crazed guest designer collabs in retail, ... live in and that look great, too. There are antique leathers, army and navy surplus basics, vintage motorcycles and biking accoutrement (helmets, goggles, gloves, etc). More delicate wares [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 19:18:05
Automobile history
Although self-powered vehicles were demonstrated as early as 1769, ... 2000s Veteran Brass Vintage Pre-War Post-War Modern Antique Classic Links Classic car buying tips Italian Motorcycles and Cars (Wheels Of Italy) This guide is licensed under the GNU [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 08:05:00
Sugar Were Going Down Swinging
As anybody who may be reading this will probably already know, ... for antique motorcycles (this is Chris 1); it's far-right [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 23:12:13
SAN FRANCISCO 49-MILE RIDE, 2008
Good ideas attract people, and Pete Young's notion to follow the 'tourist route' (marked with '49 Mile Drive' signs) with a gang of Vintage motorcycles has grown larger every year. The total number of motorcycles ... have enlisted the help of the Yerba Buena Antique M/C for catering and directing traffic, making for an extra [more...]
Date: 2008-10-29 00:17:14
Harley-Davidson Knucklehead & VL Kickstart
takkymac asked: These two vintage Harley-Davidson belong to Fukushima Kyusha-Kai(Fukushima Antique Motorcycles Club) in Japan. Cheap Beach Holidays. [more...]
Date: 2008-11-28 11:07:05
Shipping a Harley
Whether you own a classic big-twin or a new Sportster, the last thing you want is your bike to be damaged during a transport, ... to keep in mind: If your Harley is antique, rare or extremely customized you may want ... Shipping. Technorati Tags: motorcycles, shipping, care, harley, moving Related items Sons [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 01:44:24
Antique Wheels Roll Out in Shillong
By Thannganing Hungyo ... beauty. (Right) A 1200 cc Harley Davidson motorcycle, manufactured in 1942, is parked for display during the North East Antique Wheels rally in Shillong on November 16. Shillong, Nov 17 : Morris [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 07:55:14
Signs
On day 2 of our trip, heading north on a recently chip-sealed road out of Ritzville, we saw the sign for the first time: “Motor cycles use extreme caution.” (Sometimes they said “motorcycles,” as in one word ... as we rolled through Hoquiam. It was an antique store that called itself the People’s Emporium. Had a very [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 17:50:19
the highlight of summer
I love going to the fair. Not the state fair, with hundreds of thousands of people and big name musical acts on stage, ... ... pigs...and cowsfrom local farms competing for prizes, ox and antique tractor pulls, greasy ... Timmy wasn’t tall enough to ride anything but the motorcycles that went round-and-round [more...]
Date: 2008-08-22 11:52:00
Harlem Day Activities
Harlem Day Activities Posted on August 14, 2008 by D. Bell Harlem Day Sunday, August 17, 2008 10:00 a.m. Outlook Yahoo! ... , unique, antique, vintage, exotic, and collectable vehicles as well as other historic buses and motorcycles with awards for best in class categories. Howard Bennett Park (West 135th Street between [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 04:57:25
this week’s RDN calendar
6th District Town Meeting; Richmond Folk Festival; Saturday Growers; Bohemian Market; Bikes in the Bottom; Richmond Folk Festival; ... am The monthly motorcycle breakfast on the second Sunday of every month @ Poe’s Pub Richmond Folk ... Market Antiques, collectibles, jewelry and fine arts and crafts. Free admission. For more information [more...]
Date: 2008-10-11 13:11:40
1956: NSU BREAKS 200MPH BARRIER
In one of those happy coincidences, I was trolling our antiques flea market in Alameda today, ... , about his participation in next year's Legend of the Motorcycle event (Saturday May 2, 2009 [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 05:37:04
dollhouse walls
I've always loved dollhouses and when I saw in the Fall issue of Small magazine a dollhouse that was just walls I knew I could try to make something similar but with an antique look to it. I decided to use books and looked for old books ... as well with images of motorcycles and maps. This one here is not really finished because I am still [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 19:36:00
Which Credit Cards Have The Best Rental Car Insurance? [Travel Tips]
One of the tricks that seasoned travelers know is to always deny the insurance when renting a car. Why? ... Miles cards Up to $50,000 Off-road, antique or limited edition motor vehicles; trucks ... , campers, off-road vehicles, and other recreational vehicles; trailers, motorbikes, motorcycles [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 17:24:12
Another weekend, part 2 Harley Davidson
Another weekend, part 2 Harley Davidson By qugrainne 6 Comments Categories: life, motorcycles, writing Tags: anniversary, Harley Davidson, ... on their motorcycles. Dave Barry Others were silly. Some were just beautiful. I always wanted ... . There was the bat bike. And antique models. 98% of all Harleys ever sold are still [more...]
Date: 2008-08-31 01:17:33
MeeVee review: Get your motor running with "Sons of Anarchy"
Everyone compares the new FX series "Sons of Anarchy" to "The Sopranos." It focuses on a gang of sympathetic outlaws trying to live by an antiquated code in a fast ... " and cast him as Jackson "Jax" Teller, golden boy of the Sons of Anarchy motorcycle gang. The setup [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 15:15:33
B&P reader mugshots #10
Here are some more Bits & Pieces readers: Crispy Crispy writes: “Hi, I’m Crispy ... s and have spent 17 years restoring antique furniture. But most of all we read B&P everyday and love ... Francisco peninsula. I blog anonymously about firearms, gun rights, motorcycles and anything else I think [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 00:36:29
A long ride home
A long ride home Doug Thompson July 28, 2008 - 7:02am ... for U.S. 11. For most of the trip, only a few cars and motorcycles shared the road and we drove by the lush ... River in Buchanan, where Amy insisted on stopping to window shop the Antique Stores while [more...]
Date: 2008-07-28 11:02:25
Harlem Week coming to NYC
Harlem Week kicks in high gear next week! Beginning August 1st, New York City will be buzzing with fun, family-friendly events and activities that would make a great posting on your site. Harlem Week began in 1974 as Harlem Day, a one-day tribute to the storied area's history as the home of some of America's greatest scientists, civic leaders, [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 19:32:25
Buying Wholesale to Resell on eBay, PLUS, Monday's Scan
By Candis ReadeEbay is a wonderful outlet for buyers and sellers to make a match. For buyers, it is like a world bazaar, and you can locate just about anything, from a piece of toast that looks like Jay Leno, to one of his famous motorcycles. Many items are far more useful, like clothing, games, and all kinds of equipment [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 03:46:00
HARLEM WEEK has just kicked into high gear!
Beginning this week, New York City residents will have their pick of fun, family-friendly events and activities. HARLEM WEEK began in 1974 as Harlem Day, a one-day tribute to the storied area’s history as the home of some of America’s greatest scientists, civic leaders, entertainers, and founding fathers [more...]
Date: 2008-08-06 04:37:04
Trikes The Ultimate Luxury Motor Cycle
A new trend in toys is rolling across America. That trend is to trikes. What are trikes? They are highly customized, top of the line motorcycles with three wheels instead of two. Some are converted from motorcycles, some have Volkswagen engines and some even have the smoother V8 with an automatic transmission. Who buys them? [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 06:04:44
America, You’re Beautiful!—Part 3: Murdo, SD
Fresh from the funk and culture of Louisville, KY, I continued my search for “genuine America” as I headed back west along the Interstate 90—and found it in the lazy town of Murdo in South Dakota. Located 173 miles east of Rapid City and Sturgis, the site of an annual motorcycle rally (August 4-10, 2008) [more...]
Date: 2008-07-28 21:53:00
Two Easy Steps to Start a Decorating Plan
What is more fun than decorating your home? Yet some will attest all they have experienced is utter frustration; if you feel more inclined towards frustration; than this article will help you start right to end right. Planning Comes First Once you know what area(s) you want to decorate, the next step is to develop a plan [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 14:41:58
Japanese Steampunk Motorcycles For Millionaires
I have tremendous respect for fabricators, guys who not only build their own cars or bikes, but actually make the parts themselves ... out of a solid block of metal to make the parts they need for their custom bikes. Japanese motorcycle ... bike. In 2006, he won the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building, and three of his bikes [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 04:50:58
Family Attractions in Cleveland
Children’s Museum of Cleveland Children’s Museum of Cleveland, dedicated to children up to eight years of age, the museum hosts numerous traveling exhibits as well as several permanent exhibits such as “Splish Splash,” which teaches children about water transportation, weather and the earth’s water systems [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 08:46:57
I Barely Even Know What To Say…
Oh My, Oh My, Oh My… What a week this has been… I have felt; heroic, idiotic, pained, worried, fearful, excited, freaked out, ... with you :) Looks good doesn’t she?! It’s two-tone (obviously), and the red is antique looking with a bit [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 22:19:49
Police Seized Auction Cars Aren't Battered As You Think
Police seized auction cars that can be seen on the lot may move some people to consider that these cars are offshoots of control operations. And that these cars are forcibly enchanted from robbers who managed to rob a bank; or enchanted from gangs who are implicated in churlish brawls on the street [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 20:21:43
Lilac parade ready to start
Lilac parade ready to start Updated at 7:23 p.m. | Small band or big, being in the Lilac parade remains a big deal, as it has been since the 1940s. The parade will feature 39 bands, 22 floats, antique cars, police motorcycles, clowns, princesses, politicians — more than 200 entries in all. It all gets under way at 7:45 p.m., with the boom [more...]
Date: 2008-05-17 05:51:40
An Afternoon Walk in a Brazilian Town
The Wild and the Tamed Presidente Prudente, a city of 200,000, is located in the state of São Paulo, 400 miles west of the megalopolis of São Paulo, a sprawling giant of 13 million people. "Prudench", as the residents pronounce it, is the thriving, throbbing heart of the beef cattle industry and related businesses, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 13:47:49
Good afternoon Smyrna. Sorry about the lack of updates on our lovely town last week, but life and school overwhelmed me and the blog had to be placed last. Let's get down to the business of Smyrna. The town government has planned a few meetings that might interest you [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 00:16:03
Readers Question: Giveaways & Frugality
Some of the most interesting things at Frugal Upstate happen in the comments. And this week I've received a couple of questions in the comments of my giveaway that I felt the need to pull out and address in a post of their own. I always assume-where one person takes the time to comment, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 14:37:00
Temecula Police Will Go Easy on Bikers
The biker community here in Southern California, for over a year now, has built a perception that the city of Temecula does not want them around ... , barking dogs, and of course motorcycles. This was documented in a newspaper article dated July 25 [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 23:01:00
Ducks Double Rewards For Child Advocacy Center
At precisely 4:19 Saturday afternoon (8/23/08), Rubber Duck Derby Coordinator Kristin Demos did a countdown and the race began. The Medical Center Parkway bridge over the Stones River was standing room only. It was from this vantage point that WGNS did a "live" [more...]
Date: 2008-08-23 23:01:40
Why People Adore and Collect Antique Cars
Antique Cars Carl Phillips asked: The American automobile industry began in the early 20th century and has been a huge factor in creating the ... for his huge collection of antique cars and motorcycles going all the way back to the early 20th ... . Antique car collecting and restoration is a hobby practiced by people all over the world. Even American [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 12:33:42
Own a Piece of Horror History
Have you always wanted to own one of the original puppets from Puppet Masters or the titular bubbler from Evil Bong? How about one of the ghoulies from Ghoulies? Maybe some of Elisha Cuthbert’s clothes from Captivity (stalkers rejoice)? Well, what are you doing this weekend? Cause this Saturday the 11th [more...]
Date: 2008-10-07 22:06:00
Top 100 Celebrities and Their Hobbies
Forbes list of the top celebrities may be no secret, but their hobbies just might be–and no, we’re not talking about excessive drug use and scandalous sex. We’re talking about the top 100 celebrities and their (mostly innocent) hobbies. 1. Oprah Winfrey - Philanthropy, Acting, Broadway Producer, Reading, [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 13:00:29
Premiere Props: Fangoria’s Horror Movie Prop Auction, October 11, 2008
Premiere Props is holding a live auction in El Segundo on October 11, 2008 - “Fangoria’s Horror Movie Prop Auction”. Full details can be found at the PremiereProps.com website: LIVE HORROR-THEMED CHARITY AUCTION TO BE HELD BY PREMIERE PROPS ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2008 IN EL SEGUNDO, CA Rare items from Cloverfield, The Eye, Quarantine, [more...]
Date: 2008-09-20 07:54:03
‘march 8: the day m’sia woke up’ book reading by kee thuan chye
what is book reading? it is a term used by the monthly little penang street market (LPSM), which is one of their activity. the explanation goes: Provides an opportunity for the Penang public to meet Penang and Malaysian authors, to listen to their work and discuss it together [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 17:25:43
6 Ways To Make Money Fast
By Ashley Canfield Have an Urgent Need for Some Quick Capital? When you have an urgent need to generate some quick capital there are some good ways to make money fast that are quite effective. Perhaps you'd like to buy a new home or car, rent a better apartment, [more...]
Date: 2008-07-23 22:48:49
Theme Ideas
Whether you’re doing altered books, decos, artist trading cards, or any other type of swapable artwork, sooner or later, you need theme ideas ... spirits Andy Warhol (or any other artist) Angels Animals Antique maps Anything antique [more...]
Date: 2008-08-30 05:44:28
Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance, Sept 21, Sunday
The Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance will be held on Sunday, Sept 21, at the Fairfield Hunt Club, 10 am to 4 pm. The show will include a selection of antique cars, sports cars, racing and touring cars, muscle cars, vintage American and European cars, and rare motorcycles. Fairfield County Concours [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 21:04:43
