Didn’t watch the auction until Sunday evening, but enjoyed seeing the old Triumphs and various race bikes. I was surprised that the race bikes brought so much and equally surprised that the restored Triumphs didn’t sell that well. It seemed the market price for a restored Triumph is around $10K.
Author: George
Good Reading
I received two motorcycling books for Christmas (celebrated in mid January this year) that may be of interest. The first is a short book that relates the experience of riding across the US in the summer of 1970. Not a great literary work, but it is fun to read and refeel those freedom days. The title is “Those Were the Days” by Edward A. Walls. The second is by Jack Lewis, contributing editor for Motorcyclist. The book is “Head Check” and it contains both previously printed and new articles, but in unabridged form. I particularly liked his Riding Home story of returning from military service in the Middle East and recommissioning his 1969 BMW R69/US for a head clearing ride through the Northwest. A writing style that is both Peter Egan and Edward Abbey, Lewis is a little biting at times, but he has the ability to put you on the motorcycle and experience the ride with him. Worthy reads…
Connection
A good Motorcycle and good Motorcycling requires a visceral connection.
First Journey
March 1970, my first ride to Florida and my first trip to Bike Week. It was a lot smaller then… Wish I still had this (’69) R60US!