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So I decided that my 34 year old Moto-Morini might be fun to take to our local show-and shine car and motorcycle show. Met some really nice people, and saw some beautiful cars too.
First off, I didn't win anything, and there are no sour grapes. I was just a bit bewildered by the judging on the motorcycles. I could have entered my bike in either "vintage" or "stock" competition. Sensing there may be some tough competition with a few potential older BMWs, Ducatis, Triumphs, Nortons, BSAs, etc, I decided that I'd chose "stock", because my bike (no bias here) really is one of the most pristine stock bikes I've seen for its age. 2K original miles, and every sticker is there, no mods, everything works, and all original right down to the nubs on the old tires.
Turns out, there wasn't much of a selection of brands. A whole bunch of Harleys, and a few vintage ones. Plus one 1990's Honda Shadow. Mine was the only odd-ball Italian. Anyway, a lady won the "stock" trophy with her 2014 Harley. I don't get it. It's not difficult to find a pristine, 5 year-old stock Harley. It's pretty challenging to find a 34 year-old, near-pristine stock Moto-Morini. Anyway, had a great time, and saw some fine automobile eye candy!
So...what happened? I don't get it. What do the judges look for in the stock class? Should I try "vintage" if I do this again?
Cheers!
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First off, I didn't win anything, and there are no sour grapes. I was just a bit bewildered by the judging on the motorcycles. I could have entered my bike in either "vintage" or "stock" competition. Sensing there may be some tough competition with a few potential older BMWs, Ducatis, Triumphs, Nortons, BSAs, etc, I decided that I'd chose "stock", because my bike (no bias here) really is one of the most pristine stock bikes I've seen for its age. 2K original miles, and every sticker is there, no mods, everything works, and all original right down to the nubs on the old tires.
Turns out, there wasn't much of a selection of brands. A whole bunch of Harleys, and a few vintage ones. Plus one 1990's Honda Shadow. Mine was the only odd-ball Italian. Anyway, a lady won the "stock" trophy with her 2014 Harley. I don't get it. It's not difficult to find a pristine, 5 year-old stock Harley. It's pretty challenging to find a 34 year-old, near-pristine stock Moto-Morini. Anyway, had a great time, and saw some fine automobile eye candy!
So...what happened? I don't get it. What do the judges look for in the stock class? Should I try "vintage" if I do this again?
Cheers!
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