North Alabama Vintage Riders Digest for Jan 12, 2019

[renchinrider]

 Hi, Everyone!

This week's Digest begins with a quick review of Alan Nicholson's "BBQ Ride to Somewhere", which he led on Sunday, Jan 6th.  In all, 16 motorcycles lined up at Barnes and Noble to enjoy the beautiful weather and a great meal.  (Thanks to Dale Proctor for the photos, which I can't transfer onto MC-AL because of the new flickr photo restrictions  :-[ :-[ :'()

As always, Alan had a beautiful, scenic route identified, which made the 40+ mile ride flash by in a burst of scenery.  Alan led the group to Hog Leg BBQ!

The staff was responsive, and ensured to satisfy each of the hungry riders in Alan's group.

After lunch, the group engaged in trying to identify as many vintage cars as they could from among those parked adjacent to the restaurant...

Alan has noted that, with the increasing number of riders participating in his BBQ runs, he's looking for volunteers who can lead a portion of each group, so that the riders can move in smaller packs.  He's also going to begin posting a digital map of the riding routes ahead of time, for those who would like, either to study the routes beforehand, or to upload the routes into their own GPSs before each ride.

This weeks Digest contains another info-blast of assorted bits and pieces of motorcycling news for your enjoyment.

Here's for Sportster and cafe fans:  From Harley-Davidson's 2018 Battle of the Kings Bike Builders Competition:  https://twitter.com/harleydavidson/status/1079391689830268928?s=01


Another picture that'll have you wanting to get outside with a bucket of water and a sponge...https://twitter.com/altoMoto_info/status/1071405866082025473?s=01

If you subscribe to Cycle World magazine, these "Ask Kevin" articles are probably old news to you.  But I've never subscribed, and now I'm a fortunate benefactor of Cycle World's generosity on Twitter.  They are offering these articles for free!  (They're much easier to read if you open them using an ad blocker search engine (probably not what CW had in mind when they offered these, but I can't stand pop up ads!)

Here's one on using intake air velocity to produce supercharged compression fills in four-stroke engines:

https://www.cycleworld.com/free-supercharging-for-four-stroke-piston-engines?con=TrueAnthem&dom=tw&src=SOC&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+New+Content+(Feed)&utm_content=5bfff7589387cc0001e0824d&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter#page-2

Here's another one on the historical development of two-stroke engines:

https://www.cycleworld.com/lightness-simplicity-basic-appeals-two-stroke-motorcycle-engine?utm_source=twitter

Cycle World also published this great retrospective article on the Greatest Superbikes of the 1990s...

https://www.cycleworld.com/top-10-sportbikes-1990s?utm_source=twitter

Scooter lovers:  Ever seen one of these before?  If not, neither has the vast majority of the population!  But I sure would like to run into one in a barn somewhere, priced way below retail!

https://ijustwant2ride.com/2017/09/11/i-did-not-know-that-the-aermacchi-chimera-motorcycle/

And here's the wrap-up for today:  A stunning shovelhead chopper that conjures up reflections of Captain America in a big way...

https://twitter.com/James07396317/status/1083302875906916352?s=01

While we're on the subject:  This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Easy Rider."  It's also the 5th year that Taos, NM celebrates Dennis Hopper Day.  This year's festivities include a celebration of "Easy Rider" (no idea if Peter Fonda will show up).  The event runs May 17-20, 2019.  http://www.dennishopperday.com

Now for local NAVMC activities:

Jan 19:  Blue Knights of Alabama XVI Polar Bear Ride, Guntersville, AL.  $20 per rider, $5 per passenger.  All proceeds go to The Alabama Concerns of Police Survivors.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/44089

Jan 19:  Bikers Who Care Polar Bear Ride in Clarksville, TN.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/50028

Jan 20:  Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists Annual Lobby Day Meeting in Richmond, VA.  Hot topic this year will be the just-released proposal to amend Virginia's helmet requirement.  https://outlook.live.com/mail/inbox/id/AQMkADAwATYwMAItOTc4ZS04ZjQ3LTAwAi0wMAoARgAAA1dBTRPvVExPhz5uFzYJhKYHAE1ZQtE6shlJrHCHBP2KM0YAAAIBDAAAAE1ZQtE6shlJrHCHBP2KM0YAAx8wZ%2BEAAAA%3D
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Jan 24:  Veterans of America RC Bike Night, at Shagnasty's Grubbery & Pour House, 1117 Jordan Ln NW A right here in Huntsville!  Doors are open from 6 pm to 11 pm.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/49943

Jan 26:  Dania Beach, FL 13th Annual Vintage Bike Show.  I and Raymond Cox are traveling to Florida to join NAVMC member and South Florida resident Bob Brandner for this exciting show.    This show is a real treat--all the more so considering the fantastic South Florida weather!  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/48514

Jan 30 - Feb 3:  2019 Custom Paint Workshop, hosted by Letterfly Pinstriping, Plant City, FL.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/49545

Feb 3:  Santa Fe Trail Antique Motorcycle Club of America's 10th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet, Lawrence, KS.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/50067

Feb 5:  Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Bike Night at the Cafe Del Rio, Spanish Fort, AL.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/49449

Feb 7 - 10:  Full Throttle Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational, Clearwater, FL.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/48727

Feb 9:  South Florida's 2nd Annual 2-Stroke Only Vintage Motorcycle Show, Fort Myers, FL.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/50042

Feb 9:  Mark your calendars:  NAVMC member and professional photographer Larry Mayo will be conducting a workshop entitled, "The Art of Photographing Motorcycles."  This workshop will coincide with our Saturday morning breakfast at the Blue Plate Cafe II, and will be held in the banquet room.  I'm accepting nominations for the "model bike" to be brought into the banquet room to "pose" for photos.  Submit your thumbnails or photos, and we'll do a poll the first week of Feb to select the "model" bike!  The reward is having it professionally photographed by Larry!

Feb 9:  Veterans of America Riders Club 7th Annual Polar Bear Run.  All proceeds to benefit Floyd E. "TuT" Fann state veterans home!  Diamonds Sports Bar, 11208 Memorial PKWY SW, Huntsville, AL.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/49939

Feb 15 - 17:  Mama Tried Motorcycle Show, Milwaukee, WI.  http://mamatriedshow.com/

Feb 15 - 17:  2019 Thunder By The Bay Music and Motorcycle Festival, Sarasota, FL.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/47178

Feb 22-23:  40th Annual Lincoln Highway AMCA National Antique Bike Show and Swap Meet, at Christiansen Field, Fremont, NE.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/49605

March 1 - 2:  Indoor Flat Track Racing in Lynchburg, TN (??? That's what it says, "365 Main St, Lynchburg!"???)  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/49633

March 8 - 9:  8th Annual International Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show, Lake County Fairgrounds, Eustis, FL.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/47180

March 8 - 9:  2019 AMCA Sunshine Chapter National Swap Meet, Silver Sands Bridle Club Inc, New Smyrna Beach, FL.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/49606

March 8 - 17:  Daytona Bike Week.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/3284

March 28 - 31:  March Moto Madness - Mother Rally, 801 Steer Creek Rd, Tellico Plains, TN.  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/43666  IMPORTANT NOTE:  Al Goodwin (and several others) is going, and has a discussion/coordination forum going on MotorcycleAlabama for anyone interested in joining him and his group.  They'll be staying at the Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground.  https://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=3243.msg29446#msg29446

April 25-28:  10th Annual Spring Shovelhead Retreat, at the Kickstand Lodge, Stecoah, NC.  These are the same folks I met at Shovelfest in Tellico a few months ago, and they're a great group of riders who love vintage Harleys.  Unless anything gets in my way, I'll be riding my Shovel up to Stecoah to participate.  If any of you want to join me, and want a cabin, let me know.  If you plan to do primitive camping (as I plan to), there is no concern, as primitive camping spaces are almost unlimited.

Please let me know what I've missed.

Let's ride!