Sunday, September 9, 2018

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Nerd Love

I saw this photo recently and was just horrified. I think there’s a pretty fair chance I might be this guy.



Friday, September 7, 2018

Original Paint Speed Twin

You don’t see many original paint Triumphs of this era. If memory serves this one belongs to the guys at Ace Classics.





Thursday, September 6, 2018

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Freestyle Evolution

Pro motocrosser Josh Hill has been posting content of him riding an electric Alta motocross bike in an Oregon skate park. I recall getting similar sorts of “attention” on BMX bikes in skate parks in the 80’s. I love to see the cultural evolution continue and perhaps even a little influenced by BMX, rather than vice versa. Motorcycling is not a crime...






Saturday, September 1, 2018

Shanghai Taxi

These Haojue Group motorcycles operate as taxis all over Shanghai, this one being a HJ125-8. They are typically used to shuttle commuters from the train to work that don’t care to walk. Haojue also builds motorcycles under the Suzuki name in China, you can see late ‘70s Suzuki in the styling. This same model was still manufactured as late as 2016. Most appear to have huge miles and incorporate homemade fairings, footboards, umbrellas, etc. 

I’m told they are no longer issuing motorcycle license plates. If a rider wants to register a new motorcycle he must transfer an existing plate. The intention is apparently to push riders to opt instead for an electric scooter.
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