1st place at a bike show today...too funny.

A buddy emailed me yesterday about a bike meet on Sunday(today). The weather was looking good so I was on board. It wasn't far and the ride was good. There was going to be a bike show and swap meet, food, bands, etc. I had the choice of parking in a distant parking area or getting in the show and parking in the middle of the action, so I said what the hay, sign me up. I ended up meeting a VFRD member Dave(tireguy) with his Toro charger 800. That sure looked sweet. The show was for all pre-1987 bikes broken into different categories. I guess I fell into the Superbike category, CBX's, Z-1's, GSXR's etc. Impolitely, I was talking to Dave while they were handing out trophy's. When they got to the Superbike category, they rattled off some names then anounced the winner as having the VF1000R. HUH? I...had the only VF1000R. People were clapping but I wasn't sure even what to do till Dave slaps me on the back towards the guy with the microphone. Sure enough, the old girl tickled the judges fancy enough to grab a 1st place. Everyone laughed when I said I had no way of getting it home!



Trust me when I say I'm no bike show guy. I could spend 30 minutes pointing out this bikes many "bike show" faults. There were some really nice examples there and I just don't have what it takes to polish off that last 15% to make a bike perfect. My bike is a street bike first and foremost, plenty of scratches and chain lube so it really cracked me up when they called my name.

Anyway, this was a well run show and I'll be back for sure next year. Here's a taste as to what you can expect to see there.

 

Thats awesome, you deserve it!

 

Congrats! Some judges appreciate the fact the the machine is actually ridden. Well done Sir.

 

Good on you.

That RD 350 gave me a chub.

 

Congratulations. Your R is very unique which I'm sure weighed in on the decision. How many like yours are out there?

 

Thanks everyone.

Ya, me too. My first bike was an RD350. I was very impressed with a younger crowd embracing the older 2-strokes. Lot's 20-somethings with RD's, H2's and of course, Vespa's.

 

Congo Rats! Your bike is unique.

There are a few guys in my riding group that lust over the 2-strokes. Most of them are pre-30s.

 

Congratulation.................:thumbsup:

 

Vespas have been cool forever but wimpy reteograde crap too. Why don't those young cool fashonistas get real motorcycles, huh ?? Your gilfriend is a heavy babe, but if you started her up and they heard that intoxicating gear-wine, more trophies 4 sure !! Dancing with a gal that heavy in turns means you give her suggestions but let her lead.

 

If you saw some of the tail that was riding on the backs, you'd have your answer.

 

Hell, those little sweetys are mostly art history students or tattooed receptionists. Neither could change a sparkplug or tell you the square root of 2 !!~

 

Congratulations!

Like someone else said, Show bikes are really nice But Bikes that are actually Ridden are Kool, & The Judges were probably Impressed that You Continually put miles on yours!

 

Congrats and awesome bike! I have been lusting after a really nice RD400 Daytona or RZ350 for quite a while, thanks for the pics!

 

What a great day! Cool.

 

Sweet man. Sweet.

 

Very cool, well deserved, congrats!

 

Nice bike and well deserved win. They obviously know class when they see it.