08-25-2013, 11:56 PM
My daughter invited me to the first public function at a new distillery opened by a couple of her friends in Corktown, Detroit Mi., Two James Spirit Company.
They had about 25 vintage & custom machines in two rows in the cask room. Very up close and personal display.
The real show was outside. The street was lined with chopped or cafe'd HD, Triumphs, BSA's & Honda 750's.
Most of these bikes were small budget garage or small shop built daily riders. Built by guys mostly in the 20 to 30 something age. I haven't seen this kind of enthusiasm in years.
Michigan Avenue echoed with the sound of open pipes laughter and great conversation until midnight. I felt like I was in a Dave Mann painting what with all the bikes, hair, loud pipes, black leather, denim cutoffs and babes.
I haven't seen this much kick starting since the seventies.
My cb1100 received a lot of attention too. It was the first time anyone had seen one in the wild.
They had about 25 vintage & custom machines in two rows in the cask room. Very up close and personal display.
The real show was outside. The street was lined with chopped or cafe'd HD, Triumphs, BSA's & Honda 750's.
Most of these bikes were small budget garage or small shop built daily riders. Built by guys mostly in the 20 to 30 something age. I haven't seen this kind of enthusiasm in years.
Michigan Avenue echoed with the sound of open pipes laughter and great conversation until midnight. I felt like I was in a Dave Mann painting what with all the bikes, hair, loud pipes, black leather, denim cutoffs and babes.
I haven't seen this much kick starting since the seventies.
My cb1100 received a lot of attention too. It was the first time anyone had seen one in the wild.