More info on Stockbridge, Bike Day.

[monkeyman]

" A day of Classic, Vintage, and Remarkable Motorcycles Displayed around Village Green" Sunday, Sept 16. Noon to 5 pm.
Clubs Displaying: Mich. Norton Owners, Riders Ass. of Triumph, Moto Guzzi Owners, BMW Touring, Velocette Vincent Owners, Antique Motorcycle Club of Amer., Honda Sport Touring Ass. Ducati, Vintage Japanese, Buell, and others.

Village is blocking off streets for Motorcycle Parking.
Pig Roast.

[EZ Rydar]

Sounds like a great time. In the past, Suzi Greenway held a spring and fall get together outside of Stockbridge. There were all types of vintage motorcycles there. Hundreds, if not thousands of people showed up. It was amazing! It appears that she is hosting this event as well. Monkeyman, what does your bike look like? Maybe I'll see you there.

http://www.vjmc.org/calendar/index.htm

September 16, Sunday. Stockbridge, MI

ALL CLUBS DAY
In the village of Stockbridge, MI
a great place to ride to...

Sunday, Sept. 16; noon to 5pm

Come enjoy a day of classic, vintage and remarkable motorcycles displayed around the village green, by clubs invited to show off their best!

Spectators welcome; motorcycle parking provided.

Come and see what Stockbridge is all about.

The Village of Stockbridge invites you to visit the downtown and surrounding area during this unique Motorcycle Show. Shops and Restaurants will be open especially to welcome everyone on Sunday September 16. Stockbridge is located at the 4 corners of Ingham, Jackson, Washtenaw and Livingston Counties, on M-52, nestled among great country roads and beautiful countryside.

The Motorcycle show is hosted by Suzi Greenway-Haenggi President of the International Norton Owners Association. Invited Motorcycle Clubs include:

Michigan Norton Owners
Metro Triumph Riders Riders Association of Triumph (RATS)
Motor Maids
Moto Guzzi Owners
Ducs (Ducati) Unlimited
BMW Touring Club of Detroit
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club
Velocette Vincent Owners Club
BSA
Royal Enfield
Antique Motorcycle Club of America
Buell
Scooters
Honda Sport Touring Association
Christian Motorcycling Association
The Village will be blocking off side streets and posting signs where parking is available for motorcycles, etc. Food and drink will be available within walking distance. Please no alcoholic beverages on the historic Town Hall and Villag e Green area. This is a unique opportunity to show a community what motorcyclists truly are. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Suzi at suznort1@tvli.net or telephone 517-851-7437. There is a $20 reservation fee for clubs with booths. Contact Suzi before the event; you may pay the day of the event.

All proceeds from All Clubs Day benefit the Town Hall Players Theatre Group

EVENT FLYER

[monkeyman]

EzRyder-- I'll likely be there. I ride an illusion Blue 1800 C w/leatherlyke bags.

[EZ Rydar]

Wow, what a great show! So many awesome vintage motorcycles. It really brought back a flood of memories from years gone by. I guess you never realize how much motorcycling has been a part of your life until you see all the different bikes that you remember seeing while you were growing up. All the 1960's, '70's and '80's Hondas really took me back to a more simple time. I hadn't seen a 350 Four in years. There was a 1909 Harley-Davidson there which was up and running. Its almost 100 hundred years old. The old British bikes (Nortons, Triumphs, BSAs, Royal Enfields) were really something special too. There were a few Indians and the 1929 three-wheeled Morgan Aero really stood out in the crowd. The two wheel drive Ural with sidecar was a nice addition as well. Its really something to be able to share an experience like this with so many like minded people. The weather warmed up (from 36 degrees this morning) and it turned out to be a great day for riding. I sure hope they'll be able to do this again, it was really a great event!

[FastEddieS]

Well That Suck's!
I didn't see this post until today... Monday the 17th :oops:
Stockbridge is just down the road from Jackson.
It would have been cool to meet some of you.

I guess I need to check the "Michigan Board" more often. :oops:

[Chinook3]

Excellant turn out---But why no venders!!!

I was looking to buy a few accesories, leather something.

Chinook3

[EZ Rydar]

monkeyman,
Were you at Stockbridge yesterday? I looked for your bike. I saw a similar one across the street from the hardware store (far southeast corner of the roped off parking area). Was that your bike? You are becoming quite an enigma! I've been to no fewer than seven get togethers this summer, and have yet to meet you. I've ridden to:
Jackson - Jacksonwheelsofthunder (6/9/07);
Chelsea - Chelsea Summer Fest (7/29/07);
Orange County Choppers - Adrian (8/17/07);
Aubree's Bike Night (Tuesday)- Ypsilanti;
Hudson Leather - Labor Day Weekend - Pioneer, OH;
A&W Bike Night (Wednesday)- Dexter;
All Clubs Day 9/16/07 - Stockbridge;
I'm starting to think you must ride with Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, Sasquatch, etc... lol. Keep posting events, I'm bound to run into you sooner or later.

[Sniper666]

We had 9-10 Michigan "X" Riders show up for this show.
I posted it in the "Events" section of www.mixriders.com (http://www.mixriders.com)
Our October Meeting will be in Frankenmuth on 10/07/07 High Noon location TBD, check the front page of our site.
It'd be nice to see some new faces instead of the same tired old mugs... J/K. :P

[EZ Rydar]

Sniper666,
Thanks for posting the Stockbridge info on the mixriders website. I trust that you were able to get some good photos yesterday. I was able to catch up with Deadeye, Extreme, Tracker, Dale and saw a bike with the license plate "GAZUU". Was that Gazoo's bike? I would like to check out Frankenmuth in October, but that remains to be seen at this point. Take care.

[monkeyman]

monkeyman,
Were you at Stockbridge yesterday? I looked for your bike. I saw a similar one across the street from the hardware store (far southeast corner of the roped off parking area). Was that your bike? You are becoming quite an enigma! I've been to no fewer than seven get togethers this summer, and have yet to meet you. I've ridden to:
Jackson - Jacksonwheelsofthunder (6/9/07);
Chelsea - Chelsea Summer Fest (7/29/07);
Orange County Choppers - Adrian (8/17/07);
Aubree's Bike Night (Tuesday)- Ypsilanti;
Hudson Leather - Labor Day Weekend - Pioneer, OH;
A&W Bike Night (Wednesday)- Dexter;
All Clubs Day 9/16/07 - Stockbridge;
I'm starting to think you must ride with Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, Sasquatch, etc... lol. Keep posting events, I'm bound to run into you sooner or later.

Sorry we didn't run into each other. My bike was parked on the South side of the square- across form Police/gas station. Actually I was only there for about 45min. as it was such a great day, I just wanted to ride- so headed down into Irish hills area. The reason we have not met is this is my basic M.O.--- I just gots to ride. Iam a bit of a loner, particularily when it comes to riding - just hooked on the freedom of just going w/it as the mood dictates from moment to moment-- speed up, slow down, turn, stop etc. - Don't mean to be anti-social. Anyway, the vintage bikes were impressive, and the lay out of the whole event was well thought out. Iam thinking it will be an annual event. The only thing I found a little dissappointing is that I saw very few locals/non bikers taking in the sights. On the up side, there were lots of Bikers there, who clearly liked it. Iam kicking myself for not realizing that the Rocket 111, was a dealers demo-rider.--Could have taken a test ride for the asking. Anyway, glad you had a great time there! I'll continue to post any events that I become aware of--- I know, that days riding are ehanced by having some destination in mind, and taking some circuitous route- And what better, than have a bunch of nice bikes to look at, when you arrive--not to mention, like minded people.

I'll be around for another month or so-- Then head to wintering grounds in Ark. Great riding there--Mountain twisties, great views, perfect rodes, cool temps., No police, No commerical traffic, very few cagers, on the Nat'l Scenic Hwys. I can't wait for winter! Its like Deals Gap w/out the traffic, and lots of sweepers mixed in w/ the tighter twisties, so you can enjoy some serious acceleration.

[Sniper666]

EZ Ryder,

That was Gazoo's bike. It's a silver one.

[EZ Rydar]

monkeyman,
I parked just east of the police station, by the stop sign. My buddy and I got there around 11:20 and stayed about three hours. I used to live in the Irish Hills. Its a beautiful area. I can relate to your M.O., that's how I am. That may explain why I've taken six solo cross-country tours in the last five years! I only need nine more states to have ridden in all of the lower 48, and those are in the northeast. So far all of my trips have been on my 1985 V65 Magna. Man, what a great bike. I've ridden in about 25 National Parks (some more than once) and ridden the Shenandoah Skyline Drive, and the Blue Ridge and Natchez Trace Parkways. Last year I rode to the Gulf of Mexico and both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Sunday I saw a number of locals taking in the sights, but I would agree that they were outnumbered by the riding community. I didn't realize that the Rocket III was a demo bike either. Our Magnariders group had our 2005 rally in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I know what you mean about the great riding down there. That year I won the "Best 1st Generation Magna" award. In 2003 (Cody, WY) and 2004 (Lake Tahoe, CA/NV) I won "Best Vintage Magna". For 2004 & 2005 I also won "Longest Distance Male", I would have won it in 2003, but a buddy of mine from Canada rode out there with me and he won it. That's my M.O. 8) I know what you're talking about :D

[EZ Rydar]

Sniper666,
Gazoo and a few others were parked right in front of my bike. I guess I just wasn't sure who was who.

[monkeyman]

monkeyman,
I parked just east of the police station, by the stop sign. My buddy and I got there around 11:20 and stayed about three hours. I used to live in the Irish Hills. Its a beautiful area. I can relate to your M.O., that's how I am. That may explain why I've taken six solo cross-country tours in the last five years! I only need nine more states to have ridden in all of the lower 48, and those are in the northeast. So far all of my trips have been on my 1985 V65 Magna. Man, what a great bike. I've ridden in about 25 National Parks (some more than once) and ridden the Shenandoah Skyline Drive, and the Blue Ridge and Natchez Trace Parkways. Last year I rode to the Gulf of Mexico and both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Sunday I saw a number of locals taking in the sights, but I would agree that they were outnumbered by the riding community. I didn't realize that the Rocket III was a demo bike either. Our Magnariders group had our 2005 rally in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I know what you mean about the great riding down there. That year I won the "Best 1st Generation Magna" award. In 2003 (Cody, WY) and 2004 (Lake Tahoe, CA/NV) I won "Best Vintage Magna". For 2004 & 2005 I also won "Longest Distance Male", I would have won it in 2003, but a buddy of mine from Canada rode out there with me and he won it. That's my M.O. 8) I know what you're talking about :D

I Hear ya, Bro.--YOU"RE ON IT! 8)

[Sniper666]

Sniper666,
Gazoo and a few others were parked right in front of my bike. I guess I just wasn't sure who was who.

Gazoo - Silver Bike
Munraf - Orange Bike to the right of Gazoo's
Sniper666 - Black Bike to the right of Munraf's
Gazoo had a HD buddy who was parked next to mine.

[EZ Rydar]

Sniper666,
Thanks for the info. I remember seeing the bikes you mentioned. I guess I should have approached you guys and introduced myself.