Cold Beer and Burnouts At The Smokeout

There are a multitude of reasons to enjoy the Smokeout. Our favorite aspect is just to hang with friends we only get to see a few times a year and to talk shop about all things motorcycles and music. The Smokeout could do ten times better if they got a good variety of bands instead of the same stuff every year, but maybe that is what they enjoy. Was only able to stay for one night at this year's rally as too many projects required attention elsewhere and with the Buckeye Bash coming up, can't wait to roll with the bro's to Ohio in July and do it all over again.

Brad's new mistress, sweet 1968 Shovelhead

When you arrive with cold beers people swarm ya

My sexy Dyna and I put a lot of miles together down the road

As soon as the silver festivus pole went up the ladies jumped at the chance to start stripping

Need to heat up your pipes, well do a burnout and turn them this orange

Dialing in the burnout through all the gears

While doing a good burnout a beer is required

With a freshly blown tire from the burnout pit we are greeted with a ton of smoke and a glorious salute.

Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally

The fine folks over in Venice, CA are having a killer rally and party on October 22nd, damn why couldn't it have been the weekend of Oct. 9th as we will be in town. Here is some quick info on what they consider "Vintage"

Q:  What do you consider “Vintage?”
A:  So technically speaking, it’s 20 yrs. or older.  However we consider vintage to be anything pre ’78.  It was around this time that bikes of most brands started to take on a more modern look.  As well, it was the last year Honda released a bike with a kick-start.  Having said that, we’re not snobs so don’t worry about it...unless it’s Wednesday.
   
Q:  Do I have to be a member to join the rides?
A:  Nope.  Hop on your vintage bike and come ride with us!

Q:  How do I join?
A:   The VVMC is a not an organization, it’s a club.  Even more, a small, tight group of like minded (and a bit crazy) friends.   Therefore, there are no dues or membership fees.  If you’re serious about joining the clan, here’s the simple law:

1. You MUST ride a vintage (pre ’78) bike.

2. Plan on riding with us and being active in the group for at least a year.  

Showing up on occasion doesn’t cut it.
1. You can’t be a major tool.


....it’s just that simple.


2011 Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally - October 22nd

Morning Ride - 10 AM

AHRMA Vintage Racing Exhibit

Builders Garage

Vintage Judging

Raffle

Live Music

Beer + Rum Garden

Pinup Girl Contest - 5PM

Food * Drinks

Motorcycle Art

After Party - 6PM