If you’re at all like me, then you have a hard time passing by a motorcycle museum. In fact, I go out of my way to see vintage motorcycles whether they’re at a rally, a swap meet or a museum. There is just something special about the basic mechanicalness of vintage motorcycles — built in a simpler time before plastic, hightech metallurgy, and state of the art electronics became the norm.
Don’t get me wrong: Modern motorcycles are mechanical marvels that are efficient and reliable (for the most part — those who have had their brand-new bike break down can hold off on the hate mail). But maybe they are too efficient, thereby losing the character that a machine should possess. There is nothing wrong with feeling some vibration, reminding you…
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Motorcycle Mojo (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024