Va scottish games 2010 pix

[MacSaorsa]

We had a great time, although by the time we got around to seeing Mael Coluim the kids were pretty tired (that's probably why my son looks like pure evil in the photo. I swear he's generally a cheery lad).

It had been too long since I'd been to the games, but I definitely won't be waiting so long again. If we can't make it to Williamsburg we'll try to hit the event at the fairgrounds. Who knows, maybe we'll make both.

[berserkbishop]

Get any closer pics of this bike?
Looks interesting to me, being a lover of motorcycles.

Great photos by the way, thanks for sharing!

Regards
Bishop

[Madadh]

Ern,

Great photos and as always good to see you again. The lads had a great time and sleep the whole way home. They really enjoy all the attention that they get at events like these.

[Mael Coluim]

Get any closer pics of this bike?
Looks interesting to me, being a lover of motorcycles.

Great photos by the way, thanks for sharing!

Regards
Bishop

That's the only one. I'll get a closer pic for you the next time I see the group.

[KFCarter]

Another great photo chronicle, Ern. Thanks!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Get any closer pics of this bike?
Looks interesting to me, being a lover of motorcycles.

Great photos by the way, thanks for sharing!

Regards
Bishop

I didn't give it more than a passing glance as I drove by, but it looked like a BSA 500cc single circa 1939. The engine in the Beezer was a horizontal single, and they were affectionately known as "hemorrhoid hammers" by those unfortunate enough to have to ride them. In the mid-1960s you could by an ex-WD Beezer for about GBP150 in the crate, and a spare engine/gearbox was about GBP35.

[berserkbishop]

I didn't give it more than a passing glance as I drove by, but it looked like a BSA 500cc single circa 1939. The engine in the Beezer was a horizontal single, and they were affectionately known as "hemorrhoid hammers" by those unfortunate enough to have to ride them. In the mid-1960s you could by an ex-WD Beezer for about GBP150 in the crate, and a spare engine/gearbox was about GBP35.

Wow, thanks for the history lesson! Maybe they werent comfortable but I love the look of the old service bikes. . . they just dont make them like they used to!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Wow, thanks for the history lesson! Maybe they weren't comfortable but I love the look of the old service bikes. . . they just don't make them like they used to!

...er, actually, I think these bikes (or ones very much like them) were made in India until quite recently. My guess is that the Indian-built bikes probably went out of production sometime in the 1970s.

There is an active vintage motorcycle movement in the UK, and I'd guess you could probably find an ex-service bike (BSA M20) without too much difficulty.

Hmm... it would look pretty nifty painted up in WWII Royal Navy colours... ith:

[artificer]

...er, actually, I think these bikes (or ones very much like them) were made in India until quite recently. My guess is that the Indian-built bikes probably went out of production sometime in the 1970s.

There is an active vintage motorcycle movement in the UK, and I'd guess you could probably find an ex-service bike without too much difficulty. Hmm... would look pretty nifty painted up in WWII Royal Navy colours... ith:

It wouldn't be Royal Enfield Motorbikes you're thinking of, would it?

They're still very much around.
http://www.royalenfield.com/Motorcycles.aspx

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/mo...litary-c5.html

Although it does appear that the smaller 350 isn't available in the US any more

[denmcdough]

Great pics. Looked like a picture perfect day in VA.