You don't need to know the directions as all bikers are heading towards the same place
There are gaggles of bikes of all descriptions parked everywhere. When the asphalt is full, no problem, just ride onto the grass
Flocks of Harleys dominate this part of the Parking lot
If you are looking to either sell or buy a bike, look around and you will probably find it here. A bike with your name on it is yours to discover
Even the Police were here enjoying a few hours of oooing and aaaahing . . .
There were dozens of antique iron being shown off by their owners. I immediate thought of xxxx who may have enjoyed spending some time here if he wasn't so far away in frozen WI
I thought this was a good shot using the chromed reflection of the bike to the left
Back around 1978, I used to be in sales and I was friendly with a buyer at one of the pulp mills in Quesnel, BC who had a Honda that he wanted to sell. At that time I was bikeless but I trusted his description and I agreed to buy his bike and he arranged to have it delivered to my workplace here in Vancouver. One day it arrived on a flatdeck where we had a crane and sling to unload it. This is not the exact bike, but it is the same model and colour. I still have the ignition key for it.
What are the odds of seeing a 1973 CL350 twin ? (or is it a CB350, can't be sure)
Here is a view of the cockpit. I don't remember much about the bike and I still technically own it. I loaned it to a friend around 1981 and he never returned it, nor did he ever pay me for it. If I ever see him again I am going to ask for it back, and I hope it is in the same condition as it was when I gave it to him
I took many more photos but I will end with a few reflections, and save them for another post
and a sort of self portrait
It's a BMW R1200c . . . (info here) I can't help myself, I am drawn to Big Jugs . . .
Bravo to the reflection in the chrome of the BSA. Brilliant picture.
ReplyDeleteSonja:
DeleteI only snapped one shot. I think it is too symmetrical, I should have tilted the horizon to make it more interesting. There were lots of BSA's and most looked better than new. Lots of Nortons too, actually lots of everything
Some good pics there Bob! Looks like a great event.
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Dom:
DeleteThere were also lots of Hacks there. I snapped quite a few of them, including at least two Urals. It is a huge swap meet but I go to see all the bikes on display, especially the collector/vintage ones
Bob - That's a CB350, Had one myself, same vintage.
ReplyDeleteCanajun:
DeleteIt was great to see one there. I met another older guy who had the CB360 version but back around 1975. 350cc was considered a mid-size bike
I beautiful day to wander in the sunshine and ogle all things two-wheeled.
ReplyDeleteI too like the BSA reflection picture. Very creative.
Trobairitz:
DeleteWe don't have many bike shows here. This swap meet is more than just a swap meet. Bikes come from all over BC. I met a couple who had 2 Vstroms, one each who came over on the morning BC Ferries from Courtenay. They also had matching Honda ST1300s at home. Many bring their bikes to show them off. Many perfect vintage machines. A huge gathering of Nortons and older Triumphs, and of course BMW Airheads.
I like to see all the bikes for sale. There were many Harleys for sale and I couldn't believe how cheap they were. Maybe I don't know the market prices but for not much money you could have ridden away with a very nice bike (HD).
I love the dash on that CB350.
ReplyDeleteChris:
DeleteFor bikes I like, I usually snap photos of their instrumentation. We have a club here whom buy this generation of bikes and turn them into Cafe Racers, so you don't see many Original ones.
Maybe that's what you should be buying for your first bike. They are plentiful and so simple you could do your own maintenance. If you buy right you could sell for the same price later.
You loaned a friend a bike for the last 32 years and never asked for it back? You are truly a good friend.
ReplyDeleteIf that bike comes back to you you will be in luck. It should be quite the collector's item after all these years.
David:
DeleteIt's a long story. He was a friend of a friend who had no money and needed wheels. I told him I would "LOAN" him the bike. Remember this was back around 1980. It gave me an excuse to buy a newer one by claiming it had been "sold".
Then we lost touch . . . have never seen him again and he made no effort to find me as we had common friends.
It still bothers me that I still own this bike but don't have it
That is a lot of bikes. When does your Beemer get back on the road again?
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the list of those that like that clean CB350.
Richard:
DeleteLots of Beemers there, especially vintage airheads and a couple with stunning matching sidecars. Almost makes we want to buy one.
I started my R1200R a couple of weekends ago. Mrs Skoot is scheduled for Hip Replacement Surgery next Monday and I have to take vacation days to be at home for support and playing Go-Fer. Now I don't have to be by her side every waking moment, so I told her I would be outside and working on my bikes. We have FRS radios and I would take one outside and she can "call" me when she needs me.
I have to sort of detail and clean both my bikes and this is when I plan on doing it. It will cost me around $150. per month for insurance so I wanted to insure for the shortest time and only during the Summer. I figured for 6 months will cost me around $1,000. This is only for basic Government insurance. I have another private insurance policy for the Collision portion. Here insurance is based upon engine size, not HP.
Funny thing is that my local wrench guy has a 78 Honda 750 just like the one in your photo, it's orange and white however. I got to admit that I the look of it and the way it feels under me.
ReplyDeleteWhat scares me is the fact that the bike is nearly 40 years old and parts got to be getting tougher to find.
Robert:
DeleteThe nice thing about old technology is simplicity and being able to so some adjustments yourself. You would mainly be riding it close to home just in case . . . On sunny days to show it off
Bob,
ReplyDeleteI had a used '68 red and white CL350, the scrambler but lusted, yes, lusted after the smoother and newer green CB350. I never got one and no, the CB200 that I do have doesn't count.
Nice shots, a fun event and a fine way to kick off a riding season.
Coop:
DeleteYou generally see lots of unfamiliar bikes as the owners don't bring them out often. One of the main draws to going there is to see all the various makes and models. There was lots of vintage stuff there too, and also to see all the bikes for sale. You would be surprised how low priced many of the Harleys were. Bikes up here are much more expensive than south of the border
Hey Bob,
ReplyDeleteI was showing Chris your post and he starting commenting and realized he was signed in as "me"...haha. Thus, the deleted comment...:-)
Pat:
DeleteI knew it was Chris by his choice of words. I know you don't "talk" like that. You should have come down to the Swap Meet. Now you have to wait another year
A herd of Harleys.. A gaggle of geezers.. Nice collection of bikes! I see you're shoe-less as usual.
ReplyDeleteErik:
DeleteI saw a ZX14 there and thought of you, but it wasn't Ninja Green. I'm trying to sort out what to pack on my bike and shoes take a lot of room. I was thinking of not bringing any, except for my Crocs©
Bob,
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos, many of them! Makes me wish I was there. . .
Sweet Rides Bob,
Sash
Sash:
DeleteI wished you and Highway were here too
Have a safe trip and take care