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15 March 2010

DUTCH TOURIST TROPHY


Dutch TT, Holland, 1964
The Dutch TT (Tourist Trophy) is traditionally held on the last Saturday of June at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands, as part of the MotoGP World Championship. The first race started in 1925 on brick-paved country roads between a few villages. In 1955 a proper circuit was built nearby, which has a capacity of 140,000 spectators. The circuit where the race is held is known as 'The Cathedral' of motorcycling. More photo's from '64 here

14 March 2010

FIRST SUPERBIKE

Sticker, Germany, 80s
The BMW R90S is a sport bike that was produced between 1973 and 1976. It's considered by many to be one of the first superbikes.

13 March 2010

MOTORPARADE PINS

No bike jacket is complete without: so get yourself this limited set of 3 different Motorparade buttons.
Size is each pin is 1inch/25mm. Gét 3 buttons; Europe €4 / World $6 (including shipping!) Payment by bank, paypal, cash.... If you want a set, let me know: buttons@motorparade.nl

12 March 2010

FRENCH SINGERS #1

From top:  Johnny Hallyday on a Kawasaki 900, 'Il Etait Une Fois' on Suzuki VanVan's, Leslie on a Honda Dax, Patrick Juvet on a 750cc Triumph Chopper, Ringo on a Kawasaki 900 and Patricia Lavila on her Suzuki VanVan.
These cards are from the motorcyle tradingcards album MOTOS, France, 1974. More pages of this album here. Go here for part #2.

11 March 2010

TYRE MAN

Michelin Stickers, France, 90s

09 March 2010

RISING SUN

Honda Clymer Repair Handbook, USA, 1977

08 March 2010

IN THE ALLEY

Puch Skytrack poster (front & back), Holland, 1974
In the Netherlands, Puch mopeds played a big role in the youth culture and music scene in the 60s, begin 70s. Expecially the Puch Skytrack was very popular among the boys, who equipped this moped with extreme high handlebars.

IN THE BIKE SHED

Puch Maxi poster (front & back), Holland, 1974
Puch produced the Maxi, that was popular in Holland from the late 70s to early 80s. Although it was a typical girls moped, it was a relative 'tough' bike also used by boys, who equipped the Maxi with a 60 or even a 70 cc cilinder.

07 March 2010

EVEL PATCH

Evel Knievel Embroidered Patch, USA

HEADS #3

06 March 2010

COLORFUL HONDA'S

Honda Brochure, UK, 1979
I love these Honda's and their 70's design.

05 March 2010

HARLEY FASHION

Harley Davidson Shirts, USA, 70's
found here

PLASTIC GANG

Ebay Picture

04 March 2010

CIAO CIAO

Vespa Ciao... The moped that starts immediately!, Holland, 1968

BRAVÓ

Vespa Ciao and Bravo Haynes Manual, UK, 1978

03 March 2010

BEES, TIGERS AND SPADES

Speedway Programms, UK , 80's

02 March 2010

BARDOT AVEC UNE MOTO

Brigitte Bardot, Harley Davidson , France, 1968
Je n'ai besoin de personne / En Harley Davidson / Je ne reconnais plus personne / En Harley Davidson.....

See Brigitte on her HD:


01 March 2010

ANGELS ON SCREEN




Angels From Hell, USA, 1968 / Infernal Angels, Mexico, 1968 / Hell's Angels 690, USA, 1969 / Angels Hard As They Come, USA, 1971

KREIDLER CATSUIT


Kreidler Brochure, Holland, 1980