A Timeless Ride: 1927 Scott Flying Squirrel

Richard Backus of Motorcycle Classics actually was asked to ride an 82 year old motorcycle at the Barber Vintage Festival. The owner of the 1927 Scott Flying Squirrel, Mark Scott (yes, it is his real name), ran into the writer at the Barber event and asked if he would want to take a ride. The 498cc 2-stroke water-cooled twin was a very good ride - much smoother than expected for a 8 decade old machine. It was as if it had just rolled of the assembly line...that lucky Backus!

http://tinyurl.com/yjjjszc

P.S. There is even a video...

Another Report from the Barber Vintage Festival

The wonderful Barber Motorsports Park hosted the Barber Vintage Festival this past weekend and it went rather well according to reports online. Today, a Birmingham, Alabama, newspaper has reported on the event for people who were unable to attend...no photos this time, though...

http://tinyurl.com/yhu7pf9

Photos from 5th Annual Barber Motorsports Park Vintage Festival

A local Alabama newspaper covered the event and took a camera along as well. There are not but three pages of photos, but you will get an idea of what the weekend had on tap for all of you who could not make the event.

http://tinyurl.com/yje74rw

Looking for a Piece of History - 1984 Yamaha RZ350

I raced against these bikes back in the day, and they have some great low-end grunt. I have always thought about owning one, but have yet to get the opportunity. If you happen to be heading to the Barber Vintage Festival next weekend, this owner will deliver it to you there!

http://tinyurl.com/y8nov45