tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post1584865088520714269..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: A Gaggle of Bikes, or are they a Flock ?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-1480677022557195082013-04-30T21:36:48.295-07:002013-04-30T21:36:48.295-07:00Sash:
I wished you and Highway were here too
Hav...<b>Sash:</b><br /><br />I wished you and Highway were here too<br /><br />Have a safe trip and take care<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-58151376898117188482013-04-30T19:05:23.890-07:002013-04-30T19:05:23.890-07:00Bob,
Excellent photos, many of them! Makes me wis...Bob,<br /><br />Excellent photos, many of them! Makes me wish I was there. . . <br /><br />Sweet Rides Bob,<br /><br />SashAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-8506020084283284212013-04-29T20:58:15.946-07:002013-04-29T20:58:15.946-07:00Erik:
I saw a ZX14 there and thought of you, but ...<b>Erik:</b><br /><br />I 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©Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62829139662728133992013-04-29T20:55:27.341-07:002013-04-29T20:55:27.341-07:00Pat:
I knew it was Chris by his choice of words. ...<b>Pat:</b><br /><br />I 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 yearAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-71247031048408523622013-04-29T20:53:53.388-07:002013-04-29T20:53:53.388-07:00Coop:
You generally see lots of unfamiliar bikes ...<b>Coop:</b><br /><br />You 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 borderAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-77381587953770054892013-04-29T20:51:05.149-07:002013-04-29T20:51:05.149-07:00Robert:
The nice thing about old technology is si...<b>Robert:</b><br /><br />The 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 offAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-28642591899944111242013-04-29T19:55:22.471-07:002013-04-29T19:55:22.471-07:00A herd of Harleys.. A gaggle of geezers.. Nice col...A herd of Harleys.. A gaggle of geezers.. Nice collection of bikes! I see you're shoe-less as usual.Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-79735623063691773352013-04-29T19:33:39.333-07:002013-04-29T19:33:39.333-07:00Hey Bob,
I was showing Chris your post and he sta...Hey Bob,<br /><br />I was showing Chris your post and he starting commenting and realized he was signed in as "me"...haha. Thus, the deleted comment...:-)Tripping Sister!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07937753794186927491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-7896284102064731792013-04-29T19:14:00.129-07:002013-04-29T19:14:00.129-07:00Bob,
I had a used '68 red and white CL350, the...Bob,<br />I 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.<br /><br />Nice shots, a fun event and a fine way to kick off a riding season.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-61796145985496819622013-04-29T18:25:31.107-07:002013-04-29T18:25:31.107-07:00Funny thing is that my local wrench guy has a 78 H...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. <br />What scares me is the fact that the bike is nearly 40 years old and parts got to be getting tougher to find.The City Mouse in the Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-51764437542839974822013-04-29T09:28:37.995-07:002013-04-29T09:28:37.995-07:00Richard:
Lots of Beemers there, especially vintag...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />Lots of Beemers there, especially vintage airheads and a couple with stunning matching sidecars. Almost makes we want to buy one.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62400744680995758182013-04-29T09:21:58.298-07:002013-04-29T09:21:58.298-07:00David:
It's a long story. He was a friend o...<b>David:</b><br /><br />It'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".<br /><br />Then we lost touch . . . have never seen him again and he made no effort to find me as we had common friends.<br /><br />It still bothers me that I still own this bike but don't have itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-7428376972537507932013-04-29T09:18:44.389-07:002013-04-29T09:18:44.389-07:00Chris:
For bikes I like, I usually snap photos of...<b>Chris:</b><br /><br />For 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.<br /><br />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.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-78772939014010862142013-04-29T09:12:29.277-07:002013-04-29T09:12:29.277-07:00Trobairitz:
We don't have many bike shows her...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />We 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.<br /><br />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). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-24796272945288709832013-04-29T09:04:47.255-07:002013-04-29T09:04:47.255-07:00Canajun:
It was great to see one there. I met an...<b>Canajun:</b><br /><br />It 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 bikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-65446256510361482292013-04-29T09:01:43.231-07:002013-04-29T09:01:43.231-07:00Dom:
There were also lots of Hacks there. I snap...<b>Dom:</b><br /><br />There 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 onesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-81005883597531265152013-04-29T08:59:37.161-07:002013-04-29T08:59:37.161-07:00Sonja:
I only snapped one shot. I think it is to...<b>Sonja:</b><br /><br />I 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 everythingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-51851217505099307442013-04-29T08:54:28.711-07:002013-04-29T08:54:28.711-07:00That is a lot of bikes. When does your Beemer get ...That is a lot of bikes. When does your Beemer get back on the road again?<br /><br />Add me to the list of those that like that clean CB350. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-42720024854533422012013-04-29T08:53:25.397-07:002013-04-29T08:53:25.397-07:00You loaned a friend a bike for the last 32 years a...You loaned a friend a bike for the last 32 years and never asked for it back? You are truly a good friend. <br /><br />If that bike comes back to you you will be in luck. It should be quite the collector's item after all these years.<br />Ottawa Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167123313900081084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-67316378223525028222013-04-29T08:11:33.565-07:002013-04-29T08:11:33.565-07:00I love the dash on that CB350.I love the dash on that CB350.Chris Copehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802450324154596848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-40323271969821617822013-04-29T06:07:39.351-07:002013-04-29T06:07:39.351-07:00I beautiful day to wander in the sunshine and ogle...I beautiful day to wander in the sunshine and ogle all things two-wheeled. <br /><br />I too like the BSA reflection picture. Very creative.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-22859865872780218232013-04-29T05:29:28.775-07:002013-04-29T05:29:28.775-07:00Bob - That's a CB350, Had one myself, same vin...Bob - That's a CB350, Had one myself, same vintage.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-32796149577994620112013-04-28T23:00:59.266-07:002013-04-28T23:00:59.266-07:00Some good pics there Bob! Looks like a great even...Some good pics there Bob! Looks like a great event.<br /><br />domredlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-67462177976975496772013-04-28T21:49:08.308-07:002013-04-28T21:49:08.308-07:00Bravo to the reflection in the chrome of the BSA. ...Bravo to the reflection in the chrome of the BSA. Brilliant picture.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com