More
from Magazines
On
Monday 25th July we had a visit from a Swiss family and
one of the children left behind a gaming console. We have it and it
is safely stored at the Museum.
I
was out to Jacks's Fish and Chip shop in Bagshott the other Wednesday
for the discount chips for seniors and to make contact with the local
VMCC who just happen to meet there. Pretty much everyone knew about
the Museum so not many fliers to hand out. It was surprising what
they did want were application forms for the British Motorcycle Trust
and they took all I had. So far the last few Monday has been quite
busy and there has not been much time to look up anything but a few
articles have come to light. These are: A track test on a Seeley Khun
Dominator similar model to the one we have at the Museum from
Motorcycle Mechanics June 1970, a rebuild of a 1930's Triumph that I
have been told is a rebadged New Imperial and the Ariel in line four
that looks like an oversize Leader both from The Classic Motorcycle
March 1984.
While
I was reading magazines Pete was composing some ditties to fill in
the time and has come up with this one for our amusement:
At
the London Mo’cycle Museum,
There
are bikes and you really must see ‘em.
While
there’s Triumphs galore,
There’s
a good many more,
To
be seen at the London museum.
You
must see the Crosby Collection.
They’re
the Triumphs of Bill’s own selection.
Right
from 1905,
To
the one that’s alive?
It’s
a full working Speed Twin in section!!
If
it’s looking a classics you seek,
Then
we’re open just 3 days a week.
There’s
some biscuits and tea,
For
just 80p.
And
it’s free if you’re needing a leek.
Proge.
After
this I was on my way to Chalbury for the Wilderness Festival, not
sTaying but being a taxi the return journey towards Oxford was just a
traffic jam so I decided to get some food and found refuge in the
Chequers at Cassington. This is where I picked up their newsletter
and the event, this year, raised a very impressive £948 from bucket
shaking and the pubs, hotels and business donated £3595 to help make
the Bike Night happen. All the charities in the village did quite
well too!
The Wey Valley Advanced Motorcycle Club meeting on Sunday morning and there are always some choice bike to see. This day was no exception and what caught my eye was this 200cc Duke from KTM. It is so small and I recon that with an engine double the size it would be a real gas to hoon around on.
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