Festival of 1000 bikes

Daimo · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 14 May 2005 Karma :

I posted about this two weeks ago and not one person replied.

All I can say is, pay more attention, you all missed out BIG time.

The legends that are Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Sammy Miller, Trever Nation, Terry Ryhmer, Steve Baker, Scott Smart, Chas Mortimer, Dave Croxford, and a whole load more old skool riders (and some new school) were there and were happy to talk to anyone and everyone. I even got a personal wave from Agostini and a mention from Murry Walker over the tannoy system whilst on track.

The bikes were stunning. Im not a classic bike fan, but with a great mix of 80's/90's race bikes and replicas, there was something for everyone. The weather was stunning, great bunch of like minded people all with a common interest, without the chavs.

Seeing millions of pounds worth of bikes being used, and used hard on track was a great experience. Some of these chaps were not hanging around either. And a great little race between Roberts and Baker during the Yamaha display (well, it wasn't a display, it was a race really Laughing

). Even the Norton display was a mini race (x3 JPS, and x2 Duckhams). God I miss the bike sounds. This event really put in place that modern IL4's sound so so so boring and screamy and whiney compared to all these bikes on display.

Our Benelli stand got a great reception and was constently being asked questions. When we arrived my dad and I even got asked for a photoshoot for a new book coming out next year covering motorcycles. Fingers crossed our bikes will be in it. They seemed very very interested and spent ages doing a photoshoot.

I went to this event with a "this is gonna be a bit boring" attitude, but my word, what a fantastic weekend. Such a variety of motorcycles and people. Anyone who enjoys motorcyles, should get their asses there next year. Last time I went I was a boy, and it was still being held at Brands Hatch (Mallory Park now).

Im still uploading photos, but i'll post a few here, and put my link to the rest at the bottom. I've got some videos to sort out, but I need some time for that.

All i can say is, you lot missed out!!!

Benelli Stand.

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My Tre

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Honda CBX 6 engine, carbon everything else Laughing

rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Cool

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Tell me more about the Sei with a CBX engine in it, please.

Never heard of anyone swapping a IL6 for another. Especially on something as specialised at that bike. My dad was going to get one, but he got a Laverda instead.

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WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

An MZ i actually like .. good work !! Cool

dogbot · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Mar 2011 Karma :

Cracking pics. I'll have the Yam and the Z900, please! Very Happy

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anyone got any tissues. Embarassed

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Daimo · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 14 May 2005 Karma :

Slacker24seve... · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2010 Karma :

I was there too, had a great day. Loved the sprinting and the Nortons.

If my pictures are any good I'll add them here but I'm pretty rubbish with a camera to be honest Embarassed

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Daimo · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 14 May 2005 Karma :

Twas a great weekend. I'll be going back next year for sure.

I've hosted some videos online from the front of my dads bike. We had some parade track sessions so got a couple of videos.

Can't get on youtube at work, so i'll try to link them from my phone later.

Daimo · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 14 May 2005 Karma :

Vids are up. Few few minutes of first vid set to watch the classics coming in.

https://www.youtube.com/user/D4MOB#p/u/6/BhohRpLnlzU

2nd session vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tff7gmRpGV0

External person footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr9hAsmsjYg&feature=player_detailpage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOJRKXyLZ7U