In the early 1980's I owned this nice BMW R100 I bought from a friend. I loved the basic black color of this motorcycle, it was, to me, one of the best classic looking motorcycles along with the Norton Commando I had owned. Of course, I always dreamed of owning the BMW RS100 model in the following story but I was spending most of my time with my dirt bikes so the dream never became a reality. Great story about the RS100 from Cycle World follows.
Trail Rider Magazine has shared their February 2022 issue online.
I subscribe and you should too!
They have many interesting vintage bike articles so perhaps search for their back issues.
A friend posted a link to a motorcycle art/design site on his Facebook page and I thought it well worth sharing. I think I've seen this designer's artwork mentioned on other motorcycle sites but not the whole portfolio. There are many track, street and dirt bikes to view, some being concept bikes.
Not strictly vintage but beautiful motorcycle art anyone can appreciate. I believe that AJS is a concept but I could be mistaken. I almost purchased an AJS from Sport Spot in Haledon NJ back in the 70's but eventually chose another brand I was more familiar with. But I still love the look of that bike!
Click on image above to see more!
Scramblers. I might think of them as sportier Adventure bikes. A bunch of street bikes who's style have been influenced by the off-road motorcycles I enjoy.
For anyone who loves the old Triumphs! Another spectacular replica build. Click on image above for the original story as featured in BIKEBOUND. Or go watch the video below for evn more details...
There are more than a few resources for obtaining vintage plastic or fiberglass reproduction body work for your vintage bikes not to mention other replacement parts if you are lucky, but what about clothing, specifically boots?
The boots described in this review of Stylmartin Continental Touring Boots are one possibility. They are offered more as a "touring" road-going boot which is reasonable. They are available in the colors black or red(above).
These are my favorite reproduction enduro/off-road boots. And the one true enduro boot on this list. I own a well worn pair of Alpinestar Supervictory Boots that I mostly use in vintage events and are well worn enough that they should probably be replaced. I had purchased my pair at Metro Racing who no longer appears to sell them but I did find them still available. They are excellent boots that give a lot of feel for the controls. But at the same time, they do not have a lot of the integrated hard plastic that provides the extra protection available on more modern boots. Still, they are the closest boots manufactured today duplicating that old school vintage look and function.
Not really vintage or serious off road boots, but if one were looking for some mild "dual sport" boots, these would work. These boots are the equivalent of 50/50 dual sport motorcycle tires. They look like real off road boots but are really better for touring.
Cited in the Stylmartin's review and very similar in style. Available in Black or Brown. The most economical of the group.
Trail rider has posted a free issue of their magazine to FaceBook as shown. Direct link to the issue here.
Good morning friends. Hopefully by now all our paid subscribers have received their print March edition of Trail Rider....
Posted by Trail Rider Magazine on Thursday, March 25, 2021
A ten part series published by Thunder Press on 50 years of the movie ON ANY SUNDAY.
A very enjoyable read for anyone who has seen the movie.
