Well I know that this thread has wondered considerably but what the hell,,, I'm not a huge fan of bikes since I owned a 500 Kawisaki triple 2 stroke and almost bought the farm twice in the same summer due to cars "not seeing me" (try checking your mirrors in advance of changing lanes you dumb ^$^($^(!@).
At any rate, some of you guys may know of a British song writer by the name of Richard Thompson....check out his song called "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" it's a cool song and I am sure that you vintage bike guys will appreciate it.
The song has been covered by a few other singers but his version of it is the best IMO.

This gives me an idea for a fresh thread... have to figure out where to post it.

DT