“Link of the Week” and Show Dates

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com

There are countless motorcycle shops around the world that customize bikes. For his “Link of the Week,” Bob Rosen has found one in Copenhagen, Denmark that does superlative work whether the machine being modified comes from Japan, Europe or the U.S., such as the pictured Harley-Davidson Sportster. Learn more about Wrenchmonkees on the Link of the Week page.

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With the new year almost upon us, it’s timely to note two motorcycle shows in the region that are planned for January:

– Jan. 11-12 are the dates for the Northeast Motorcycle Expo in Boston at the Seaport World Trade Center. The hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $17 for adults and $8 for children ages six to eight years old. Putting on a performance will be the Axe Women Loggers of Maine.

– Jan. 17-19 are the dates for the Springfield Motorcycle Show at the Eastern State Exposition in West Springfield, MA. The hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages six to 12. Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers fame will be on hand Saturday to sign autographs and pose for pictures. On Sunday, Rick Petko, Christian Welter and Evan Favaro from OCC will be there.