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Bill's Triton

http://themotart.blogspot.com/2010/07/bills-triton.html

My name is Bill and I’m a café racer at heart. I live at the base of the cascade mountains, twenty miles north of the Oregon/California border.

I bought the triton about a year ago as an unfinished project and as is often the case, it was a lot more unfinished than I first thought. Many times I stood alone in my garage scratching my head and saying… Continue

Added by Frank Sider on July 22, 2010 at 10:34am — No Comments

Craig Howell Moto Melle

By our guest contributor Craig Howell. Craig is a Senior Network Engineer and Professional Photographer

Thank you Craig for those beautiful pictures and cool words

http://themotart.blogspot.com/2010/07/craig-howell-moto-melee.html…

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Added by Frank Sider on July 3, 2010 at 2:03am — No Comments

The Line up

http://themotart.blogspot.com/2010/01/line-up.html

Added by Frank Sider on January 7, 2010 at 2:57am — No Comments

Cal Rayborn

http://themotart.blogspot.com/2009/12/cal-rayborn.html

Calvin Rayborn II (February 20, 1940(1940-02-20) – December 29, 1973 (aged 33)) was a top American motorcycle roadracer in the 1960s and early 1970s.

Added by Frank Sider on January 1, 2010 at 9:59am — No Comments

Track Shooting

Last summer, during the "Coyote Days 2009" on Nogaro circuit, we decided, Laurent, Benoit and me to make a photo shoot with a the most representative machines , but for the first time these pictures were taken while driving, here is the result… Continue

Added by Frank Sider on October 15, 2009 at 1:18am — No Comments

Norton : A Golden week-end

It is on the famous and legendary Donington Park circuit, where Norton has recently installed his new factory that a lot of enthusiasts had met to exibit the models made by the most famous British brand.…

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Added by Frank Sider on September 1, 2009 at 12:26pm — No Comments

N.O.C Norton Jubilee

The De Luxe version was produced to satisfy a largely imaginary demand for semi enclosed machines and was Norton's response to similar efforts from Triumph and Ariel. The front half of the side panels are quickly detachable to permit access to the battery and other parts, with the rear part lifting up to facilitate wheel removal. The seat also hinges up to reveal the tool tray and the oil tank filler. Produced in the heyday of the coffee bar racer, a great many De Luxes were… Continue

Added by Frank Sider on July 12, 2009 at 11:02am — No Comments

A Motocross History

'Moto-cross' is a French word, combing 'motorcycle' with 'cross country'. The sport of motocross was popularized in Europe during the 50's & 60's, primarily in Western Europe. Most events were held in open fields and pastures, and the best riders were from Europe. Even today, motocross is run outdoors, on natural terrain tracks. The races are longer (typically close to 40 minutes) and the tracks have higher top speeds.… Continue

Added by Frank Sider on July 8, 2009 at 3:08am — No Comments

Southsiders-mc 1st Trail

May 21,22 & 23 from Biarritz to Spain :

The purpose of this trip was to ride across our beautiful Basque Country and share together what are the most important things for us, I mean , good friends, good motorcycles , good food and nice landscape.

It was the first meeting of the Southsiders since a while.…

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Added by Frank Sider on May 29, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Added by Frank Sider on March 31, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Kenny Cummings a Norton Racer

A few days ago i ask Kenny Cummings to tell us more about him and his life as a musician and a Norton rider.

We all know him thru is website but i wanted more from him.

You will find bellow what he sent me.

http://southsiders-mc.blogspot.com/2009/03/mr-nyc-cummings-norton-racer.html…