A great time at Spencer, though started off bad.....my own motorcycle apparently has a charging problem and will be going into the shop this week (thought it was the battery...thought wrong). Been a lot of years since I had a motorcycle mechanical problem. Did spend some time with the mechanical...shrugged the breakdown off (actually, never got it out of the garage) and took the car to the bike show. The show was held at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC (just outside of Salisbury, NC) in what was a former working rail yard. They have a fantastic (and free) collection of "planes, trains and automobiles there. 
As for the show, had a number of classic motorcycles from all over the world. Unlike many motorcycle shows though, only a few US made (one 1929 Indian Scout did stand out though) but a lot of bikes from England (such as this BSA at left), Italy, Germany, and especially Japan. The bikes covered a wide range of history and included many discontinued types, models, and brands. Many of them brought back memories, as two bikes I saw (Yamaha RD-350s and Kawasaki 750 triples) were bikes that I used to own and ride (though not the bikes actually on display there). Most of the bikes were ridden in, and it was fun to hear sounds from long ago again.
You just don't often get to see running versions of old motorcycles such as this Vincent at left. Readers of this blog would know I am fond of history, and enjoy many types including mechanical history. It was a real treat to check out this show. I look forward to it each year, and once again it was well worth (in this case) the drive (hopefully a ride next time on the Vulcan). Spencer and Salisbury are a great area of North Carolina, both very interesting cities. Nearby is High Rock Lake which is a beautiful lake to visit, and there are some great roads in the area. It was a wonderful day, and I am glad to show you some of the sights. Many more photos can be seen on my photo page, and there is a link to it on this page.
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