The One Motorcycle Show 2012

swooshdave · Jan 1, 2012

I went last year for the first time (I think they only had one show before last year) and it was pretty cool. A lot of very interesting bikes and a lot of very interesting people. It's in a different place this year.

I wish my bike was more finished, so maybe next year they'll take it.

For those who haven't been it's a lot of vintage and custom. And a lot of PBR. :mrgreen:

http://theonemotorcycleshow.com/

swooshdave · Jan 18, 2012

Hopefully I'll have an surprise announcement soon.

grandpaul · Jan 19, 2012

There's some awfully nice bikes there.

beng · Jan 19, 2012

grandpaul said:
There's some awfully nice bikes there.

Really? Compared to what, Barbers? How hard is it to see common production European motorcycles like this when you want to? Every one-horse town has a bike shop or collector near by with this stuff lying around. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

grandpaul · Jan 19, 2012

How about compared to what's in YOUR garage?

swooshdave · Jan 19, 2012

beng said:
grandpaul said:

There's some awfully nice bikes there.

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Really? Compared to what, Barbers? How hard is it to see common production European motorcycles like this when you want to? Every one-horse town has a bike shop or collector near by with this stuff lying around. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

The guy next to the blue BSA has such a collection. He just brings out a different bike to each event. :mrgreen:

But this show isn't about the bikes as much as it is the artists who build them. And being Portland there is a wide variety, from the Jap bobber builder to the restorer. But that's what make it interesting.

grandpaul · Jan 19, 2012

SHHHHHHHH!!!!

He's asleep because his garage is full of way nicer bikes.

Bulldogge · Jan 20, 2012

Does anyone know what fairing is on this bike?

Is that a Ducati 900 SS (1977-80) fairing?

thx

grandpaul · Jan 20, 2012

It's quite likely a replica SS from Clubman or Airtech.

Bernhard · Jan 20, 2012

grandpaul said:
It's quite likely a replica SS from Clubman or Airtech.

It could be, or an British/European one from the ‘70s.
Dunstall, Curley,Gus Kuhn spring to mind.
Headlight appears to be held in place in fairing with 3 screws and specially moulded fibre-glass h/light section.

grandpaul · Jan 20, 2012

From that side view, the screw/bolt at the front could just as well be for the main mount, with an internal headlight bracket; too hard to tell.

swooshdave · Jan 20, 2012

Bulldogge said:
Does anyone know what fairing is on this bike?

Is that a Ducati 900 SS (1977-80) fairing?

thx

No, it's from Glass from the Past. http://caferacingparts.com/

They have several different fairings. I can't remember which one exactly it is. The seat and tank are modified as the owner is, ahem, vertically challenged. The tank was shorted by a couple inches. The seat was also customized to move it forward. It's a beautiful bike and I can't wait to see it in person again.

Bulldogge · Jan 21, 2012

Thanks guys - I will contact them and see what one it is.

swooshdave · Jan 21, 2012

Bulldogge said:
Thanks guys - I will contact them and see what one it is.

Pretty sure it's this one:

Norton fairing part# NORHFA is the racing version of the Norton Commando Production Racer fairing also known as the "Yellow Peril" fairing. $350 w/windscreen

caferacingparts · Jan 25, 2012

The list of Glass from the Past parts used on Mike's Commando:
Fairing - Dunstall GT replica. (Not a Ducati 750/900SS fairing, but an acurate Dunstall replica) GFTP part #DUNHFA
Tank - Dunstall/Norton Production Racer hybrid. Same basic shape as the NPR, but 3 inches shorter in length. GFTP part #NORFTA
Seat - Mike originally custom designed the seat for this bike and GFTP reproduces it. GFTP part #NORBTD
Sidecovers - Mike redesigned the top angle of these side covers to get rid of the typical Commando "tail down" look. The top edges are now paralell with the ground. GFTP part #NORSCB
Primary cover - Replica of the standard item for use with primary belt drives. GFTP part #NORPRI
Front fender - Ducati singles racing fender. GFTP part #DUCFDRB

Cheers, Bret @ GFTP

grandpaul · Jan 26, 2012

Thanx, Bret

swooshdave · Feb 10, 2012

The Norton and Bultaco signs are from my collection.

Yeah, I have no idea either...

Waiting in line for the photographer.

My turn.

All the Builders sign a special helmet. I'm "Cousin Dave". Tell that story another time.

Lineup of old Kawis at the entrance.

There were only a few bikes there when I was there at noon. Show starts at 5 tonite. Can't wait to see the rest of the bikes.

swooshdave · Feb 11, 2012

I got there a bit before 8pm. It was absolutely packed. It did thin out some later in the night.

How do you pick from this lineup? That's the Union Motorcycles BSA, even more impressive in person.

Knucklehead Salt Flats racer.

A Honda 6 cylinder model. I thought I saw one of these at Barber too. Or maybe that was the real bike. :mrgreen:

A scale model of some bike. Mostly made from copper tubing.

Line of twos-stoke Kawaskais.

beng · Feb 11, 2012

grandpaul said:
How about compared to what's in YOUR garage?

I have owned and ridden most of these in the past half century, so if I was going to spend my time to go look at a motorcycle it would have to be something more interesting than another impractical chopper, a model, or a common production machine, that is all I was saying. On top of that I am not a fan of bike shows in particular, they are too full of people that think they are special because of what they own and their groupies, and people that think most bikes are a lot more special than they are.

I have always endeavored to spend my time alone with "the grumpy old bloke out in the hills that knows how to fix real motorcycles" rather than a bunch of needy people worshiping false gods.

swooshdave · Feb 11, 2012

beng said:
I have always endeavored to spend my time alone with "the grumpy old bloke out in the hills that knows how to fix real motorcycles" rather than a bunch of needy people worshiping false gods.

At least you can admit you are the grumpy old man. :mrgreen: