Kenya's 2010 Africa Concours d'Elegance Announced

The AccessKenya Group, a successful local public IT company, has announced that it will again support the 2010 Africa Concours d'Elegance. It will be held on 26 September 2010 at the Nairobi Racecourse in - where else? - Nairboi, Kenya. The Alfa Romeo Owners Club will be hosting the 40th Concours d' Elegance and will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the auto manufacturer (founded 1910). Vehicles will be entered into one of 12 automobile or eight motorcycle classes. The event is heavily attended, so make your plans early and get your accommodations arranged. Oh, and don't forget to bring your sunglasses...

http://tinyurl.com/y8hdz4s

Wednesday Evening Moto News - Travis Pastrana + AGV, AMA Vintage Days & Trials Schedule

Travis Pastrana is just the latest addition to the AGV helmet sponsorship program. They already have the two best racers in motorcycle racing history - Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini - and now they have another very successful rider in Pastrana. Now that Dainese owns AGV, it will probably only get better...

http://tinyurl.com/yck729e

The AMA is looking for some good vintage project bikes as a part of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this 9 - 11 July 2010. It doesn't matter if you are complete or not, and the destination can be any one you for which you are looking. Just get in contact with the AMA as soon as you can.

http://tinyurl.com/yeq5uba

The AMA released, a few days ago, the schedule for the AMA Racing/NATC Observed Trials National Championship Series, 2010 edition. For the information you seek, take the link. I can tell you that the season starts on 1 - 2 May 2010 in Oklahoma.

http://tinyurl.com/y9frh8k

Very Busy Monday Morning - Terrot HSS and Aprilias for Sale

Builder Jean Claude Barrois has built a modern 1926-ish Terrot HSS clubman-type race machine. It is what the author calls an enthusiast's restoration as Barrois built the machine with common race modifications which would have been made in the late 1920's to early 1930's. This machine dates back to that time, a time when the French manufacturer Terrot was the largest motorcycle producer in that nation. They made use of J.A.P. engines and this one is a prime example of the 'gold standard' 350c.c. OHV produced by them. You really should take a close look - this is a beautiful machine!

http://tinyurl.com/yfc6km2


This post is actually about 4 rare motorcycles for sale. They are not rare by production standards, but are full-equipped race machines from KWS, the company who supported the Aprilia AMA PRo Racing effort. The first three must be seen by taking a link on the linked page below - they are Aprilia RSV1000R Factory race bikes direct from the racing team. All of them have been re-built and should last just as long as if new. But, they are very much race-prepped, so prepare for some mind-blowing power, but at a very reasonable price. The first one you will see after the link is the 2008 KWS RSV1060R Factory. It is not brand new, but it has been given the 1060 big-bore kit and several modifications on its own. The price on this one is also amazing given the technology included. Get yours fast or you will miss them...

http://tinyurl.com/yfdc8o5

Rhode Island Man Restores Rusty Relics of All Kinds

Rhode Island is not where you might think you would find an expert motorcycle restorer, but that is exactly where Peter Chase is working. It is good that he is there; plenty of people on the East Coast are looking for someone to bring their new auction purchase or barn find back from the dead. I must say that I would like to join this guy as a partner or something - imagine the amazing bikes he gets to return to the world.

http://tinyurl.com/ylmcam4

1956 Triumph T110 Tiger Custom For Sale on eBay

It is a good custom job and it has been done with the engine and frame of the original motorcycle - a 1956 Triumph T110 Tiger. The engine was re-built by legendary tuner Harry Leinweber and was chromed everywhere! The frame was NOT cut for the modifications, just massaged. It even has rubber isolation between engine and frame for less vibration. I am just scratching the surface of what has been done to this machine. It is certainly worth looking into or - if you have any money - purchasing it.

http://tinyurl.com/yhuq824

1975 Yamaha RD350 - Tim Carrithers Takes Another Look

Well, over at Motorcyclist, Tim Carrithers is walking down memory lane and looking back to a classic - pre-repliracer - crotch rocket, the 1975 Yamaha RD350. If you have ever had the chance to put a leg over this machine, you will know that it was designed to move quickly and handle cornering tasks with ease. Though, most certainly dated by even today's quarter-liter bikes, this bike is still worth riding, restoring, and, possibly, racing!

http://tinyurl.com/yfcotw7

Rare: 1967 Norton Atlas - Beautiful Restoration - for Sale

Over on the lovely website Rare SportBikes for Sale is an incredible - perfect, perhaps? - 1967 Norton Atlas cafe racer special for sale on eBay. Just take the link...

http://tinyurl.com/yhk78y2

A Steampunk's Wet Dream - 1934 BMW R7 Prototype

This link will take you to see an object of desire, a prime example of design and passion, and a 1934 BMW R7 which was never produced, but maybe should have been - I know that I would be after one now if it were actually built and sold. The 'art deco' style you have seen up to now cannot prepare you for this feast for the eyes.

http://tinyurl.com/klynw2

More info and photos: http://tinyurl.com/krxov5

Are You a Fan of Historic Triumphs?

If you are, you need to head over to this blog. Wayne's Triumph Motorcycles has several Triumph restoration projects; everything from a 1968 Bonneville to a 1964 TR6SR. All of his entries are beautifully detailed and informative - especially if you are considering a restoration project yourself!

Enjoy: http://tinyurl.com/pvrjpu