Miscellaneous Links |
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| EVENTS/NEWS | |
| Motorcyclist’s Post | The voice of the American Motorcycle Riders; longest-running motorcycle newspaper in US. |
| RetroActive NorthEast | The guide to what's happening: car shows, burlesque and cool bands! |
| Biker Plaza | Motorcycle Event Calendar - Hundreds of motorcycle events, shows, rallies, rides, runs and more all over the USA. |
| Clutch and Chrome | Motorcycles, riding, events, clubs, more! |
| BostonBiker.com | New England's first choice for motorcycle news & info. |
| MotorcycleLife.net | Events across the USA. |
| MotorcycleEvents.com | Self-explanatory! |
| Motorcycle Safari | Universal Biker Internet Radio Show, World Wide Event Directory, World Wide Riders Cyber Club House, Electronic Magazine. |
| Gypsypashn.com | A biker's reference for rallies, events, groups, biker links, vendors & maggies! |
For nostalgia's sake... |
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| PARTS/RENTALS/SALES/SERVICE | |
| Jafrum | Motorcycle gear experts. |
| Vintage Fire Trucks | Select from classic antiques, from fire trucks to motorcycles. |
| Motorcycle Fairings | The World's #1 Source for Motorcycle Fairing Kits, offering discounted motorbike fairings and aftermarket fairings for Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Ducati sportbikes, backed by superior customer care service. |
| Vintage British Cables | Manufacturer of speedometer and tachometer cables for British motorcycles, using original Smiths presses, dies and fittings. |
| Burton Bike Bits | Burton Bike Bits is a family-run business which is now operating purely on a mail-order basis. |
| Throttle Werks | Service for American, British & Metric Motorcycles. And Harley Davidson Customization, Tuning and Repairs. On the Cape! |
| British Tools & Fasteners | Everything you need to fix that Brit bike! |
| Bruce Main-Smith | Motorcycle manuals and books - original/photocopies. Transfers too! |
| Walnecks.com | Browse this online trader magazine for your next classic motorcycle. |
| CycleTrader.com | Old and new bikes, parts, accessories, etc. |
| theclassicmotorcycle.com | Vintage British motorcycle parts and accessories; classifieds! |
| Rentals and Sales: Designed by a biker for bikers! | |
| Rask Cycle | Your one stop shop for all and beyond your Motorcycle Needs. |
| www.britbike.com | "#1 pit stop for British MotorCycle Enthusiasts" |
| OTHER MOTORCYCLE GROUPS | |
| RIDE CT | Updated almost daily, this website provides links for stories and events in CT, NY, and New England. |
| Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Club | Founded in 1984, GABMA is a group of individuals in the north Georgia area who eat, sleep, breathe, live and love motorcycles made in England. |
| Classic British Motorcycle Club of Cincinnati | Dedicated to the preservation, riding, and enjoyment of British Motorcycles of the past and present. |
| Michigan Norton Owners Association | Founded in 1979, the MNOA is a group of vintage Norton Motorcycle owners and enthusiasts based in southeast Michigan. |
| Ohio Norton Owners | "No Norton Too Old, No Distance Too Far". |
| Virginia British Motorcycle Club | An AMA chartered club, was established in 1990 to promote the riding and preservation of British Motorcycles. |
| Antique Motorcycle Club of America | The club is open to anyone with an interest in antique motorcycles. All makes are welcome, thirty five years old or older. |
| Brit Iron Rebels | A true worldwide club. Dedicated to keeping the classics on the road... most of the time! |
| triumphrat.net | Triumph motorcycles, RAT discussions, Triumph web links, motorcycle news, events, Triumph FAQ, etc. |
| Triumph Owners MCC of Sweden | In Swedish, but take a look anyway. Tom says hello! |
| Yankee Beemers | A driving force in the New England BMW motorcycle scene since 1984. Now the largest regional BMW club in North America. |
| Bikelinks | "The A to Z of Motorcycling". An unbelievable list of motorcycle club sites. |
| Motor Maids | The oldest motorcycling organization for women in North America. |
| Velocette Owners Club of North America | The Velocette Owners Club of North America are dedicated to the somewhat fanciful proposition that Velocette motorcycles ought to be kept running and in proper use. Some of us are riders, some polishers; most are both! |
| tt600 | An informative site for tt600 owners. |
| CHOPPER SITES | |
| Iron Horse Super Trikes | Custom built, V-8 powered trike, designed by motorcycle legend, Don Center. Iron Horse is America's premiere 3-wheeled, hot rod motorcycle! |
| Choppahead | Top quality clothing, accessories and custom parts for hardcore chopper riders. |
| Custom Bike (UK) | The Custom Motorcycle Resource Centre - free information and inspiration. Streetfighters, supermotos, chops, rats, survivals, trikes and more. |
| Chopper Daves | Dedicated to real kustom motorcycles and all the riders of the pre-war era (1930-1941); choppers, bobbers, Harleys and Triumphs. |
| MOTORCYCLE FOUNDATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS | |
| American Motorcyclist Association | A 250,000-member-plus organization with an unparalleled history of pursuing, protecting and promoting the interests of the world's largest and most dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts. |
| MMA of Massachusetts | Motorcyclists rights organization - formerly the Modified Motorcycle Association. MMA's focus is on helping Massachusetts motorcyclists fight for their rights and help ensure safe conditions on Massachusetts' roads and highways. "Let Those Who Ride Decide!" |
| Motorcycle Safety Foundation | A national, nonprofit organization sponsored by U.S. manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles. |
| PLACES TO GO | |
| British Beer Company | Grab a pint or two at this cozy pub located in Plymouth, MA (and 3 other locations throughout the Cape). Great selection of imported brews on tap. Cheers! |
| The Ace Café | Enough said... |
New
and vintage scooters for sale and kick-ass coffee in Providence,
RI. |
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| GEAR, ETC. | |
| Motorcycle Helmet Store | ironhorsehelmets.com has a long experience in helmet trade. With a larger warehousing premises, it holds significant stock of inventory to supply throughout the US and international market online. |
| Motorcycle Clothing | British Motorcycle Gear manufacturesthe finest motorcycle protective garments in the world and all are CE approved. Impact Protectors from Knox. |
| Open Face Scooter Helmets | Order all type of open face scooter helmets from nexx-usa.com which will give you more visibility on the road. |
| www.Vintagetz.com | Antique motorcycle shirts. Brit bike ones! |
| Motor Medley | Your Online Source For Motorcycle Helmets, Gear, and Helmet Accessories. |
| Highway Leather | Gear up for the ride... |
| Iron Horse Helmets | It's not just your helmet, it’s your image! |
| Dynamic Leather | We carry Leather Jackets, Motorcycle Chaps, Pants, Vests, Biker Gear. |
| Biker Emporium | A family-run business specializing in high quality biker apparel and accessories at low prices. |
| British Classics | Your ultimate source for Davida motorcycle helmets & leathers, classic goggles and quality accessories! |
| Barry's Bike Badges | The world's largest collection of quality motorcycle pins and badges. These are enamel motorcycle badges (pins if you insist) of the highest quality imported from England and are available for every motorcycle from Aermacchi to Zundapp. |
| Bikers Badge | A nicely executed site where a biker can choose their 'crest' of sorts, displaying miles and years ridden, passions, fave brand and engine, animal spirit and even your blood type! |
| Biker's Den | Specializing in motorcycle leathers, apparel, movies, videos, decals, products and accessories. |
| Langlitz Leathers | Widely acclaimed as the world's premier builder of custom made leather motorcycle garments. Located in Portland, OR. |
| Leather and Lace | Discounts on all leather and lingerie products, leather jackets, chaps, erotic lingerie, motorcycle jackets, sexy apparel, lingerie and leather apparel, FREE SHIPPING. |
| TOURING/VACATIONS/TRANSPORT | |
| Classic Motorcycle Tours Wales | Offers you the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the West Wales B-roads and back-roads on a Royal Enfield motorcycle. It is a chance to experience motorcycling as it used to be - just you, the bike and the open road. |
| Moto-Maps | Travel Guides for New England's Scenic Back Roads: for those who prefer the byways to the highways... MA, CT, VT, ME, RI & CT! |
| Lonestar Motorcycle Transport | Hauling bikes to Myrtle Beach, Biketoberfest, Sturgis! Call Bob @ 508.579.1204 or 508.831.0184 |
| Open Road Bikers | Guided motorcycle tours of historic Britain. |
| Greek Moto Adventures | Tour Greece on a motorcycle! |
| Coastal Villages | Take a backroads tour through quaint Southern MA/RI villages. |
| Places2Ride | A web guide to motorcycle destinations. Take your pick: twisty backroads, open highway or a gnarly trail! |
Specializing
in Dual-Sport Motorcycles in Alaska. |
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| HISTORY | |
| Classic Motorcycles | By John Glimmerveen, Classic Motorcycle Guide. |
| The International Journal of Motorcycle Studies | Read about bike culture and it's impact on society. |
| Glenn Curtiss Museum | Nestled in the Finger Lakes in Hammondsport, NY, this museum pays homage to Glenn H. Curtiss, early innovator of motorcycles and airplanes. Hopey recommended! |
| Larz Anderson Museum | Located in Brookline, MA, the museum is fortunate enough to hold and care for America's oldest collection of automobiles - also check out their events calendar for European Motorcycle Day! |
| Art of the Motorcycle | Explore the Guggenheim's hit exhibit from 1998. There is a fantastic CD available with interactive bits and a great amount of history but it's sort of pricey. This is the free, bare-bones version! |
| Ian Chadwick's Triumph Timeline | From 1883 to 2003, from Coventry to Meriden to Hinckley. |
| Sandspeed Wales | A fantastic site with action-packed vintage photos, a must see! |
A history of the Mainland TT Motorcycle Race (1948 thru 1953)
- some great old race pictures. |
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| FORUMS/BLOGS | |
| triumphmotorcycleforums.com | Join the new Triumph Motorcycle Community! Quick and FREE! |
| Five Hundred Miles | "A Rogue Wanderer Traveling The River of Life... Travel, Motorcycles and Growing Old Against My Will" |
| Brit Iron L Email List | Interactive email list for all things Brit bike! |
| Vintage Triumph Lounge | Yahoo-based message board. |
| classicbike.net | Yak about your classic bike! |
| Harley Lovers | Welcomes ALL riders far and wide. |
| DEDICATED/FAN SITES | |
| www.vintagebike.co.uk | This site contains probably the largest archive of pictures and sounds of the finest classic motorcycles. |
| Stuey's 1929 Triumph Model W | Follow the rebuild of this bike found in a shed in the UK... |
| earlymotor.com | Wow - some of these are OLD! (1908-1921) |
| BANDS TO SEE | |
| Blakkat Bone | MA BIA's Iain Perry and pals rock! |
| Iain's Various Gigs | Member Iain Perry's various gigs for Blakkat Bone and August West Duo. |
A
BIA member's band, on the way to great things. |
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| ONLINE MAGAZINES, ETC. | |
| www.easyriding.net | The ultimate Biker photo site. |
| Car Kulture DeLuxe Magazine | Traditional hot rods, DeLuxe gals, events listing and some old bikes too. |
Fast
cars and punk rock. What more would you want? Other than more
bikes, that is... |
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| The Classic Motorcycle Magazine | "A monthly magazine celebrating our motorcycling heritage." |
| FILM/DOCUMENTARY | |
| British motorcycle documentary film! Highly recommended. | |
| World's Fastest Indian | Stars Anthony Hopkins as Burt Munro - best bike movie ever! |
| The Motorcycle Diaries | The dramatization of a motorcycle road trip Che Guevara went on in his youth that showed him his life's calling. |