Some important changes at Old Bike Barn that I wanted to take a moment to reach out to you and let you know about. As you know we are a family run outfit, but we do our best to keep up with the technological changes. I hate hearing that a customer waited for parts, service or a response for longer than they should. I have put in place some measures and policies that will serve you better and address these issues.
Keep it between the ditches and the shiny side up!
Yours Truly,
OldBikeBarn.com
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So here are some of the changes:
Thanks for reading folks.
We at the Old Bike Barn family are here for you, and your modern or vintage bike
New Website Features
A new and Improved Search by Bike Model that allows you to search by brand, year, model. Drill right down into all the items that fit your bike model(s)
Once you’ve gotten to your bike model. When you’re logged in, you can “Park In My Garage” A new great Saved Bike model feature which allows you to add your bikes to
your garage and get notifications of discounts, or just quickly load your bike model listings to find parts in no time.
by Barrie Haughton AKA Bear, President and Founder of Old Bike Barn
How long will it be before motorcycles run without gas? It’s a question for the ages, or the engineers. Now that cars and trucks are scaling back fuel usage and converting to electric power, don’t kid yourself, motorcycles won’t be far behind. There will always be a place for the classics, mind you, just the same as there’ll always be a place for classic cars – though perhaps alternative fuels will allow us to retain the internal-combustion engine without using fossil fuels.
These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection. The plastic fitting between fuel injector and hose can warp or break which could possibly result in a potential hazard to the rider and possible damage to the motorcycle.
1549 units are affected.
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if you are in or around the Newman,Georgia area on Sunday June 7th,2009 and are a volleyball fanatic it will be more then worth your while to come see this event. This years event is sponsored by Baja’s and will be a blast. there will be plenty of food and drinks on site so feel free to show up for a great time in the sun. for more info contact Margie Madaris at 678-481-8495.
Laconia Motorcycle Week is one of three national motorcycle rallies, the other two being Sturgis and Daytona Beach Bike Week. Also referred to as the Loudon Classic, the 2009 Laconia rally will be the 85th annual event and is on the Lightning Customs 2009 Major Bike rally list.
New Hampshire is a beautiful state and the Laconia area is no different. Laconia NH is surrounded by Lakes Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam; Paugus and Opechee Bays; and beautiful mountains and hills, so make time to do some riding in the area. In 2008 with less attendees it made it easier to get around to enjoy the scenic rides. Other attractions at this biker rally will include the Laconia Bike Show, Ride-In Bike Show, ultimate fighting, motorcycle parade, motorcycle auction, Notheast Regional Trike-In, tattoo contests, motorcycle stunts, poker runs, guided rides, and live music. There are also attractions at the bars including music, Jagermeister Promos, Coors promos, Budweiser Promotions, stunt riders, bikini bike wash, tattoo contests, and more. The local dealerships have attractions like the Miss Heritage Harley Davidson Contest, Miss Bikeweiser Contest, bikini and attractions for the bikers
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that the 2009 edition of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will take place July 24-26, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has grown to become America’s grandest celebration of motorcycling heritage, and features numerous activities inspired by all eras. The weekend is loaded with highlights, including the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet, where collectors from throughout North America spread out over 35 acres to sell everything from fork boots to books to complete bikes. Also on tap are demo rides of current production bikes, motorcycling seminars, bike shows, stunt shows, the new product Manufacturers’ Midway, club corrals that feature both marque and regional clubs, and guided rides through the rolling Ohio countryside.
In addition, the weekend is scheduled to feature a full slate of motorcycle competition, including road racing, motocross, observed trials, hare scrambles and dirt track for both vintage and post-vintage motorcycles.
All proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in nearby Pickerington, Ohio.
2009 marks the 18th year of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and the event’s 15th year at the world-class complex of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In 2008, nearly 70,000 attendees converged on Mid-Ohio for the mid-summer extravaganza, which featured Triumph as the Marque of the Year, and AMA racing legends Bill Baird and Gene Romero as co-Grand Marshals.
Tickets for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 will become available from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course beginning on Nov. 30, 2008, at www.midohio.com or by phone at (800) MID-OHIO.
More announcements regarding the details of 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be made soon, including the Marque of the Year, the Grand Marshal honoree and additional activities and exhibitions.
After quite some controversy the town of Myrtle Beach, Florida has decided to go on with the annual spring bike week. Although the city council has voted not to have the bikers in Myrtle Beach, there are still lots of the area that invites the bikers. All of Horry County and the small towns and areas around the city are looking forward to the bikers this year and each year to come. Still located at Myrtle Beach Mall as it has been for several years, this year should have a rasther large turnout. As always, there is no admission fee and free parking. The same layout will be offered to the general public including leathers, led’s, pinstriping, T-shirts, sewing, trailers, custom bike builders, and various vendors with a large inventory of merchandise. for more info check out their website: http://www.myrtle
beachbikeweek.com/
The Iron Knights are sponsoring a charity poker run for the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. This event will be held in Whiteland,Indiana and will be a 5 stop, 100 mile ride takes place on May 9, 2009. Registration starts at 9:30-11:30 at Dreyer Honda South. Go to www.iron-knights.net for more ride info! or call Rob Zajdel at 317-460-4116
Robbie Maddison achieves the impossible, jumping his motorcycle to the top of the Arc de Triomphe at the Paris Las Vegas. Then he came down. Congratulations Robbie.
While in Las Vegas, Nevada, to watch Dick Tiger fight a middleweight title fight, Knievel first saw the fountains at Caesar’s Palace and decided to jump them. To get an audience with the casino’s CEO Jay Sarno, Knievel created a fictitious corporation called Evel Knievel Enterprises and three fictitious lawyers to make phone calls to Sarno. Knievel also placed phone calls to Sarno claiming to be from ABC-TV and Sports Illustrated inquiring about the jump. Sarno finally agreed to meet Knievel and the deal was set for Knievel to jump the fountains on December 31, 1967. After the deal was set, Knievel tried to get ABC to air the event live on Wide World of Sports. ABC declined, but said that if Knievel had the jump filmed and it was as spectacular as he said it would be, they would consider using it later.
Knievel used his own money to have actor/director John Derek produce a film of the Caesar’s jump. To keep costs low, Derek used his then-wife, Linda Evans, as one of the camera operators. It was Evans who filmed Knievel’s famous landing. On the morning of the jump, Knievel stopped in the casino and placed a single $100 dollar bet on the blackjack table, which he lost, stopped by the bar and got a shot of Wild Turkey and then headed outside where he was joined by several members of the Caesar’s staff, as well as two scantily clad showgirls. After doing his normal pre-jump show and a few warm up approaches, Knievel began his real approach. When he hit the takeoff ramp, he felt the motorcycle unexpectedly decelerate. The sudden loss of power on the takeoff caused Knievel to come up short and land on the safety ramp which was supported by a van. This caused the handlebars to be ripped out of his hands as he tumbled over them onto the pavement where he skidded into the Dunes parking lot. As a result of the crash, Knievel received a crushed pelvis and femur, fractures to his hip, wrist and both ankles and a concussion that kept him in a coma for 29 days.
Join Urban Cowgirls MC Apparel as we celebrate Intl Female Ride Day @ Standard Food & Spirits!!!! Drink & Food specials for FEMALE riders….. International Female Ride Day created by MOTORESS occurs every year on the first Friday of May. Its a day for women motorcyclists, worldwide, inviting women to join together on their motorcycles, no matter the type, size or style and –JUST RIDE! This day each year expands country by country, rider by rider each year in hopes of a synchronized,celebrated day just for female riders–WORLDWIDE! for more info call 678-410-5614
on April 29th a Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet will be held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, MI. 11a.m. – 4p.m. $10 for adults and $3 for children. THE LARGEST SWAP MEET IN THE MIDWEST is now at the ROCK FINANCIAL SHOWPLACE in NOVI !!! Over 150,000 s.f. in brand new facility packed with everything for the biker . Buy and sell: new & used bikes (all brands welcome), painters, parts, accessories, apparel, leather, and more. 3 convenient exits off of I-96 – Exits 159, 160 or 162. Call 1-800-968-4242 for more information and to book vendor space. Check out this website for more info. 
The Mid Ohio Classic Scooter Club is holding an event in the Columbus Ohio area from the 30th of April to the 2nd of May. This event is dedicated to scooters and bikes with small displacement engines. The show is a mixture of meet and greet and also a swap meet for anyone looking for that rare part they might be missing to rebuild that old scooter that has been in the barn for 30 years. If you think you have seen everyhting you need to come down and see these vintage enthusiasts. The event will be held at Past Time Park in Plain City,Ohio 43064. Camping also available for anyone interested. For more information you can check out this website. www.classicjapanesemotorcycles.com
The product isn’t new, and isn’t necessarily fancy, but is one everyone will need at least once and usually the item overlooked on ones checklist.
For those that haven’t been down that ugly road and stranded with a flat… you have something to look forward to 
and for those that have had the misfortune you know just how important it is to plan ahead for such a situation!
Here is an item we recommend, and use (when we ourselves dont overlook the checklist!)
From Innovations In Cycling; featuring Monster Air Chuck and two 45g threaded Co2 cartridges. Kit comes complete with a selection of tire plugs, tube patches, glue, tire reamer and plug installation tool. Packed in a convenient zippered nylon bag
> Tire Repair and Inflation Premium Repair Kit @ OldBikeBarn.com
Bear here, President, Founder, and Grand Booba of Old Bike Barn. I’m proud to announce that OBB has finally launched it’s own apparel line, with classic items such as real Dickies work shirts and jackets in both men’s and women’s sizes and an assortment of over 30 different unique obb branded items including beer mugs, coffee cups, warm up jackets, tank tops and even g-strings with our trade mark paw on them.
Here are a few samples below… stay tuned for a new section on our site and promotions in upcoming email newsletters.
for anyone in the Atlanta, Georgia area on the 9th of May be sure to Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual WOW Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet. This is the largest show of its kind in Georgia and it will go on rain or shine. Show entries are open to bikes 15 years and older and the entry fee is only $15. There will be 20+ awards and trophies. All proceeds from entry fees go to curing childhood cancer. For more information, including directions/location and hours, either call 770-424-8804 or check out the following website. www.wowmotorcycles.com.
Todays post is to pay homage to one of the most heaven like motorcycle places in the world, the AMA motorcycle museum. This is a venue where not only motorcycle enthusiasts but anyone can appreciate. From turn of the century vintage bikes to modern racers this place has it all. As you walk through this place you will see a little bit of everything. including those who have excelled in motorcycle business, history, design and engineering, in addition to those known for their contributions to road riding, off-road riding and all categories of motorcycle racing
The Museum is located about 15 miles east of Columbus Ohio on 13515 Yarmouth Dr Pickerington, OH 43147.
admission is as follows:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
As you all know I love all things 2 wheeled… here is an interesting story if you want to pick up a harley on the cheap at auction or maybe your like me and you wonder why Honda’s built in the USA cost the police dept half of what Harleys do and preform better. I’d liek to see them on V-Rods but that would be 3 times the price and kind of bad as they might catch up to me lol
Bear.
Here’s the Story
GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Police Department hopes to save more than half of the cost of operating the motorcycles in its fleet by switching from Harley-Davidson bikes to Hondas.
Two of the faster, sportier Honda ST1300P motorcycles were purchased this month, with more to follow as the older bikes are phased out, according to the police department. (more…)
A biker went to a bar and ordered a drink. As he sat sipping his whiskey, a young lady sat down next to him. She turned to the biker and asked, “Are you a real biker?” He replied, “Well, I’ve spent my whole life on Motorcycles. My momma was pregnant with me when she rode on the back of my Daddy’s bike, then as a little boy I rode on the back with my Daddy until I finally got my own ride. I’ve been riding a motorcycles ever since. So yes, I guess I am a real biker.”
She said, “I’m a lesbian. I spend my whole day thinking about women. As soon as I get up in the morning, I think about women; when I shower, watch TV, eat, whatever, everything seems to make me think of women.” Then she got up and left.
The biker was thinking about what just happened when a man sat down next to the biker and asked, “Are you a real biker?”
He replied, “I always thought I was, but I just found out I’m a lesbian.”
Here is a great event for anyone who will be in the Phoenix, Arizona area on the 5th of April. This is an event that is hosted by The Arizona Antique & Classic Motorcycle Enthusiast (AACME).This is also the oldest, most prestigious vintage motorcycle show in Arizona. This event is Open to all Vintage bikes, Japanese, European, American. All proceeds go to the “Ride For Kids” Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. This event will take place at the El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 North 40th Street, Phoenix, (Just south of the 40th St. Exit on the 202 Freeway) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p. for more info contact Mike at 602-841-6064 or by email at dhogan@sprynet.com . 
Why must the nut always fall in that unreachable place!
Spring is here and there are a few things you should be thinking about when getting back on the road.
Below is a pretty through checklist to run through be for hitting the road this spring!
Have a great and safe season!
Keep it between the ditches and the shinny side up!
Spring Check List:
Electrical
· Check head light high/low beam, tail/brake light, turn signals, instrument and driving lights.
· Test Kill button/switch and inspect overall wiring for chafe. Use wire ties to secure loose wires. A shot of WD-40 will keep switches & locks healthy.
· Check battery levels and clean terminals. Baking soda & water will clean corrosion from the post (Don’t get it inside the battery!), a little petrolatum or grease helps prevent future corrosion.
· Inspect starter connections & mounting bolts. Check shaft for excessive wear if noisy.
· If your bike has a fuse box, check ‘em and get spares or Test Breakers. Fire is bad.
Engine
Fluids
· Check levels. If engine/trans. oil is very dark or black, smells burnt, change oil & filter.
· Inspect fuel filter & screens for crud and check lines for chafe and dry rot.
· Water cooled Engines:
Check coolant/anti-freeze level, and check flow/pump/hoses.
Brakes
· Check and adjust lever & pedal travel. Refer to your owners/shop manual for specs.
· Check master cylinders for clean brake fluid & proper fluid levels.
· Irregular or “jerky” stopping may mean a warped rotor or drum.
· Inspect pads/liners and replace if needed. Don’t let a front brake grab on wet pavement.
· Brakes are possibly the most important component on a bike. Don’t bet your life on worn brakes!
Tires & Wheels
· Inspect tires for even wear, tread depth and dry rot (cracking) or cuts in side walls.
· Inspect valve stems for dry rot (and rim cuts on tube stems).
· Check air pressure. Do not over inflate especially in Hot conditions/climate.
· Inspect rims for dents, cracks (alloy) and Carefully tighten loose spokes.
· Check axles, axle nuts & hardware for tightness & wear and lube the bearings.
· Inspect drive chain(& lube) or belt for excessive wear and adjust/replace as needed.
Engine & Transmission
· Check spark plugs. Brown to grayish-tan is good. Black is probably from burning oil or a rich fuel/air mix., light gray or whitish can mean a lean fuel/air mix or an intake leak.
· Check carb(s), adjust float level(s) & idle/fuel/air. Clean carbs are happy carbs… Aerosol Carb/Injector cleaner can work wonders on carburetor or fuel injected motors.
· Inspect/adjust ignition components & replace old spark plugs & wires.
· About every 500 miles, check nuts, bolts & screws for tightness.
· Inspect oil lines for leaks, cracks or chafe & look for oil leaks from the engine/trans. case(s).
· Inspect air filter(s) and if dirty, replace or clean depending on type.
· Inspect exhaust for leaks (especially at the manifold) and check mounting brackets. · Adjust clutch, replace plates if slipping or dragging. Check primary drive chain/belt.
Frame & Suspension
· Check/tighten/torque all nuts & bolts, & engine/trans. mounting hardware.
· Look for hair line cracks around engine/transmission mounting brackets.
· Check steering head/fork assembly for looseness/tightness and adjust if needed.
· Lube steering(tree) bearings.
· Check fork fluid level (refer to owners manual, use only approved hydraulic fluid).
· Inspect rear shock(s), (replace if worn or soft) and check fender mounting brackets/hardware.
· Inspect handle bars for cracks, check mounts and oil all cables.
Highway Tool Kit & Spares
Remember we’re here at the Old Bike Barn www.oldbikebarn.com if you need some tech help or advice on parts.
2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Mid-Ohio
Just wanted to remind everyone about this years Vintage Days in Ohio. Although it is still well over 4 months away we all know how fast these coming spring months fly by and next thing you know it we are in the sweltering hot days of summer. For those of you who have never attended Vintage Days before i will give you on piece of advice it is well worth it. From the huge swap meet to the old vintage bikes whipping around the track along with stunt shows and a very friendly crowd it is something not to miss. Last year alone almost 70 000 people flocked to vintage days to see the showcase of vintage bikes. Like i said it is still early to think about it but it is literally around the corner. If anyone requires additional information feel free to check out this link. http://www.amadirectlink.com/vmd/2009/
here is a couple of pics from last years show:
International Female Ride Day occurs every year on the first Friday of May. Its a day for women motorcyclists, worldwide, inviting women to join together on their motorcycles, not matter the type, size or style and –JUST RIDE!
INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY was created by MOTORESS International’s Founder and Director, Vicki Gray with the aim to HIGHLIGHT the many numbers of women actively enjoying motorcycling; HEIGHTEN awareness of women riders, and INSPIRE those who have not yet taken it up. Each participant is a role model for women in motorcycling!
This day each year expands country by country, rider by rider each year in hopes of a synchronized,celebrated day just for female riders–WORLDWIDE!
This information, along with more details, can be found on http://www.motoress.com/femalerideday.asp
I would like to extend great thanks to Keith Mangino and Mike DePalo of Royal Enfield for the Great hospitality at the NYC Cycle Word Motorcycle show as they pulled out all the stops for the Old Bike Barn staff and our pro Photologue Tristan Brand. It was great to get up close and personal with Billy Joel’s Famous Royal Enfield Cafe Racer and meet the builder Mike DePalo.
In a follow up conversation with Keith Mangino Regional Sales Manager NY I was very please to find out the event was outstanding for Royal Enfield with much interest from fans new and old alike!
Keith went on to say “It is very obvious that interest in the Classic Motorcycle and Café style bikes is growing in the US as our booth was extremely crowded on all three days”
That’s good news for all us vintage and Cafe Racer guys, I’m beginning to thing this moment is picking up steam, and that we will continue to see more interest in Classically styed bikes and Cafe Racers.
The Fact is these bikes are just plain fun, no they don’t have the power of the latest 120 hp Road Rocket but I increasing find that those bikes are only fun at the Track and I enjoy more realistic bikes with gobs of style for the street.
Here are a few key links to Classic Motorworks / Royal Enfield USA.
www.enfieldmotorcycles.com www.royalenfieldusa.com www.cyclesidecar.com
I think Mike at Royal Enfield may be getting some more demands for bikes styled like the bike pictured below that he built for Billy Joel. Here’s some shots me and the team checking it out. Mike can be Reached at U.K. Motorsports LTD Long Islands Exclusive Enfield dealer.
www.enfieldmotorcycles.com www.cyclesidecar.com www.royalenfieldusa.com
Honda has put a shot across the bow of the chopper industry! I was at the New York Show, and I have not seen this much excitement or traffic at the Honda booth in a few years. The consistent complaint from the motorcycle press has been that “there is not excitement in Honda’s line up”. You can rest assured the Fury will bring it, with its extreme chopper style and Honda’s traditional reliability and ride-ability it should prove to be a threat to some of the great looking but less refined chopper brands out there.
The Fury was there in several colors including a flat gray, but it was the light blue metallic version that really caught my eye, with it’s same color frame and body work. The stretched frame provides that all important empty space above the engine and is truly shocking to see from a main stream company like Honda. If memory servers none of the other OEM’s have come close to this amount of stretch and some have never ventured there at all.
I sat on the Fury and to my surprise the ergonomics seemed very comfortable, Honda has managed to capture the chopper feel but remain true to its self with excellent fit finish and build quality! Mr. Honda’s little piston ring company has come a long way, I’m sure he would be proud of the Fury.
Bear, and Billy of www.oldbikebarn.com will be roving at the Cycle World show in NYC be sure to say hi if you see us with the OBB Girls, we will have some special discout cards for customers we meet there. If you miss the show, stay tuned to my blog for more coverage of the show in the comming days.
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