Thematic Classic motorbikes and cars thread.

Cuthbert · 06-03-2016, 03:12 PM

I have seen that few people are interested in vintage bikes and cars, so I asked the moderation in to open a specific thread in this area.

I start with a myth of the 70s: the Triumph Hurricane, a custom/chopper/scrambler/sportsbike based on the BSA Rocket 3:

I slanted the camera in order to give the idea the bike was rearing.

Camera: LX
Lens: M85mm f2
Film: Gold 200

I also used a AF280T flash.

**robgski** · 06-03-2016, 03:37 PM

Nice bike.

Maybe we should change this group's name to "Vehicle Loving Pentaxians"

jevans · 06-03-2016, 04:07 PM

Nice shot of a classic bike. looks like a great restoration. That was my dream Bike in my younger years, had a poster of it on my wall, along with The Doobie Brothers

**wtlwdwgn** · 06-03-2016, 04:10 PM

We do have a "Gearheads, Unite!" thread.

**beachgardener** · 06-03-2016, 04:38 PM

gearheads, vehicle loving, no, classics yes, that keeps all that modern rubbish out of the thread

Cuthbert · 06-03-2016, 04:58 PM

Guys, instead of talking why don't you post something interesting?

For instance:

lesmore49 · 06-03-2016, 05:02 PM

I like the gallery title Classic Motorcycles and cars thread. Classic vehicles are a specific class of vehicles and an area where there is a very strong interest, myself included. I have a couple of classic vehicles, two old motorcycles. Other thread titles suggested are more of generalist threads, IMO.

I would like to congratulate Cuthbert for coming up a great theme for this thread.

BTW, Cuthbert that Triumph Hurricane, the triple you feature in the very first post is quite an intriguing classic.

My understanding is that American Craig Vetter, was the designer behind this unique style that the Hurricane featured. Vetter is also well known for designing and promoting his famous line of Vetter fairings. Now in modern times, many bikes have factory fairings, but back in the late '60's and early '70's, a motorcycle with a relatively full fairing was not common at all.

The Triumph Hurricane is certainly a classic.....with it's styling and the Triumph 3 cylinder , OHV engine.

---------- Post added 06-03-16 at 07:06 PM ----------

I like the MGB. In the 1960's I worked for a publishing company and my boss, had a '67 MGB...red like the one in the picture. I'm tall, 6' 3" and was very impressed at how comfortably the MG B accommodated my long legs. Nice classic, with a rorty exhaust note.

Cuthbert · 06-03-2016, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

I like the gallery title Classic Motorcycles and cars thread. Classic vehicles are a specific class of vehicles and an area where there is a very strong interest, myself included. I have a couple of classic vehicles, two old motorcycles. Other thread titles suggested are more of generalist threads, IMO.

I would like to congratulate Cuthbert for coming up a great theme for this thread.

BTW, Cuthbert that Triumph Hurricane, the triple you feature in the very first post is quite an intriguing classic.

My understanding is that American Craig Vetter, was the designer behind this unique style that the Hurricane featured. Vetter is also well known for designing and promoting his famous line of Vetter fairings. Now in modern times, many bikes have factory fairings, but back in the late '60's and early '70's, a motorcycle with a relatively full fairing was not common at all.

The Triumph Hurricane is certainly a classic.....with it's styling and the Triumph 3 cylinder , OHV engine.

---------- Post added 06-03-16 at 07:06 PM ----------

I like the MGB. In the 1960's I worked for a publishing company and my boss, had a '67 MGB...red like the one in the picture. I'm tall, 6' 3" and was very impressed at how comfortably the MG B accommodated my long legs. Nice classic, with a rorty exhaust note.

Yes, the Hurricane was made by Vetter and originally it was meant to be a BSA, that's the reason why it has the block of the BSA, not the Triumph. That was the first time I saw one in real life and took many pics, unfortunately the lightning and the space weren't the best.

Hurricane introductiion Ed Youngblood Intro

Veglia instrumentation:

This is a dorky pic I've taken with the K24mm f2.8 because there was no room enough to take two good pics of the queens of the triple, the T160 and the Hurricane:

**beachgardener** · 06-03-2016, 05:22 PM - **2 Likes**

FX (I think?) actually no, I think it is an FJ

**beachgardener** · 06-03-2016, 05:58 PM

I'm sure this is an EH

**clackers** · 06-03-2016, 05:59 PM - **1 Like**

**clackers** · 06-03-2016, 06:03 PM - **1 Like**

My first car was not a classic. It was a 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma, and the second half of its speedo was purely decorative.

**clackers** · 06-03-2016, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

**clackers** · 06-03-2016, 06:13 PM

It's not enough to buy a classic car, some people have the urge to add to it ...

**beachgardener** · 06-03-2016, 06:16 PM

Camera
PENTAX K-5

Focal Length
50mm

Aperture
f/8

Exposure
1/50s

ISO
80

06-03-2016, 03:12 PM	#1
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Classic motorbikes and cars thread. I have seen that few people are interested in vintage bikes and cars, so I asked the moderation in to open a specific thread in this area. I start with a myth of the 70s: the Triumph Hurricane, a custom/chopper/scrambler/sportsbike based on the BSA Rocket 3: I slanted the camera in order to give the idea the bike was rearing. Camera: LX Lens: M85mm f2 Film: Gold 200 I also used a AF280T flash.

06-03-2016, 06:16 PM	#15
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,841	local car show Camera PENTAX K-5 Focal Length 50mm Aperture f/8 Exposure 1/50s ISO 80

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robgski Pentaxian At Large Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,679	Nice bike. Maybe we should change this group's name to "Vehicle Loving Pentaxians"

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,736	We do have a "Gearheads, Unite!" thread.

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beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,841	gearheads, vehicle loving, no, classics yes, that keeps all that modern rubbish out of the thread

06-03-2016, 04:58 PM	#6
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740 Original Poster	Guys, instead of talking why don't you post something interesting? For instance:

06-03-2016, 05:02 PM	#7
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 11,333	I like the gallery title Classic Motorcycles and cars thread. Classic vehicles are a specific class of vehicles and an area where there is a very strong interest, myself included. I have a couple of classic vehicles, two old motorcycles. Other thread titles suggested are more of generalist threads, IMO. I would like to congratulate Cuthbert for coming up a great theme for this thread. BTW, Cuthbert that Triumph Hurricane, the triple you feature in the very first post is quite an intriguing classic. My understanding is that American Craig Vetter, was the designer behind this unique style that the Hurricane featured. Vetter is also well known for designing and promoting his famous line of Vetter fairings. Now in modern times, many bikes have factory fairings, but back in the late '60's and early '70's, a motorcycle with a relatively full fairing was not common at all. The Triumph Hurricane is certainly a classic.....with it's styling and the Triumph 3 cylinder , OHV engine. ---------- Post added 06-03-16 at 07:06 PM ---------- I like the MGB. In the 1960's I worked for a publishing company and my boss, had a '67 MGB...red like the one in the picture. I'm tall, 6' 3" and was very impressed at how comfortably the MG B accommodated my long legs. Nice classic, with a rorty exhaust note.

06-03-2016, 05:19 PM	#8
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 I like the gallery title Classic Motorcycles and cars thread. Classic vehicles are a specific class of vehicles and an area where there is a very strong interest, myself included. I have a couple of classic vehicles, two old motorcycles. Other thread titles suggested are more of generalist threads, IMO. I would like to congratulate Cuthbert for coming up a great theme for this thread. BTW, Cuthbert that Triumph Hurricane, the triple you feature in the very first post is quite an intriguing classic. My understanding is that American Craig Vetter, was the designer behind this unique style that the Hurricane featured. Vetter is also well known for designing and promoting his famous line of Vetter fairings. Now in modern times, many bikes have factory fairings, but back in the late '60's and early '70's, a motorcycle with a relatively full fairing was not common at all. The Triumph Hurricane is certainly a classic.....with it's styling and the Triumph 3 cylinder , OHV engine. ---------- Post added 06-03-16 at 07:06 PM ---------- I like the MGB. In the 1960's I worked for a publishing company and my boss, had a '67 MGB...red like the one in the picture. I'm tall, 6' 3" and was very impressed at how comfortably the MG B accommodated my long legs. Nice classic, with a rorty exhaust note. Yes, the Hurricane was made by Vetter and originally it was meant to be a BSA, that's the reason why it has the block of the BSA, not the Triumph. That was the first time I saw one in real life and took many pics, unfortunately the lightning and the space weren't the best. Hurricane introductiion Ed Youngblood Intro Veglia instrumentation: This is a dorky pic I've taken with the K24mm f2.8 because there was no room enough to take two good pics of the queens of the triple, the T160 and the Hurricane:

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clackers Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,138	It's not enough to buy a classic car, some people have the urge to add to it ...