TERRVILLE, CT – Perhaps the greatest pleasure in attending a vintage motorcycle meet is seeing long-forgotten brands and being able to get up close to rare models that aren’t often seen in public. The two-day National Meet of the Yankee Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, which kicked …
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August is always a busy month when it comes to motorcycle meets, etc. and this year is no exception. Among some of the events worth attending are the Yankee Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s National Meet, which moves to a new location; the always crazy Middletown Motorcycle …
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SUFFIELD, CT – It was a mix of old Indians and new ones on Saturday at the annual motorcycle show at Hilltop Farm, once owned by Indian co-founder George M. Hendee, and two vintage models belonging to Martin Hansen of Manchester, CT were among the most noticeable. Hansen brought a …
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Update – July 26: The New England Motorcycle Museum didn’t receive it’s certificate of occupancy on Monday. Instead, it was presented with a list of eight more items that needed attention. They were dealt with quickly and the CO was grant on Wednesday, paving the way for the museum’s setup …
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FALLS VILLAGE, CT – He’s best known as the forever host of “My Classic Car” on television, but Dennis Gage is a motorcycle enthusiast, too, who currently owns eight BMWs and one Moto Guzzi. “I bought it just because it looked so weird, ” Gage said this morning of his …
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THOMPSON, CT – Some bikes just stand out in a pack, and for different reasons. While each of the dozens of bikes entered in Thompson Speedway Motorsport Park’s third annual Vintage Motorcycle Classic today provided a reason to stop and look, RIDE-CT & RIDE-NewEngland chose to locate the owners of …
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HARTFORD – In an editorial as regular as the first day of summer, the “Hartford Courant” today (and once again) called for the implementation of a universal helmet law in Connecticut. “Year after year, The Courant pleads for a helmet law for all motorcycle riders. And year after year, riders …
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RHINEBECK, NY – Every year at the Rhinebeck Meet there are motorcycles that are unusual or odd, and unlike any other. Tintype artist Rob Gibson of Gettysburg, PA brought a 1950 Harley-Davidson Panhead with side rig that has a photographic darkroom, while George Ellis of Coxsackie, NY showed off a …
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RHINEBECK, NY – Uncommon motorcycles are commonplace at the Rhinebeck Meet and the 12th annual show at the Duchess County Fairgrounds last weekend was no exception. Rhinebeck rarities included a British-made Hesketh from the 1980s and a German-made 1938 Zündapp. RIDE-CT & RIDE-NewEngland talked with the owners:
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UPDATED – June 25, 2018: After an examination of the Victory, Richard Porter’s insurance company declared it totaled and issued a settlement check. He used it as down payment on a 2018 Indian Chieftain, which is expects to pick up later this week. WOODBURY, CT – It was a step-off …
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RHINEBECK, NY – Maybe it was the overcast sky. Maybe it was the diminished status. Maybe it was the ouster six weeks ago of the event’s primary organizer. Whatever the reason, opening day of the 12th annual Rhinebeck Meet on Friday had noticeably fewer vendors, noticeably fewer antique motorcycles on …
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UPDATED – June 25, 2018: After being worked on for a month and being put back in running order by the buyer’s mechanic, the 1941 Harley-Davidson FL was brought back to the home of seller Jane Sheridan on Sunday so she could see it running after 61 years of sitting. …
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The longtime president of the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of the America, who has overseen the annual Rhinebeck Grand National Meet at the Duchess County Fairgrounds in New York, has reportedly been kicked out of the club by the board of directors of the national organization. …
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CAMBRIDGE, MA – Which state has the worst drivers in the country? A newly-released study by the online car insurance shopping service Everquote awards that dubious distinction to Connecticut, followed closely by Rhode Island. Overall, the northeast had the most unsafe driving ratings with operators in the region being most likely …
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KENT, CT – Royal Enfield has gone to rural northwestern Connecticut and a town of fewer than 3,000 residents to line up another dealer in New England. Iron Horse Customs, a custom builder and motorcycle repair shop at 21 Bridge Street here, is adding the name Royal Enfield of Kent. …
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