All Italian Car, Motorcycle & Scooter Day, 2011

Sunday 27th February was the annual Rotary Club All Italian Car, Motorbike and Scooter show. It was held again at Mulberry Farm Convention Centre in Caversham in the Swan Valley. I think there was a lower turnout this year, probably due to the heat. It hit a stinking 38c at 2pm - and that was in the shade!

Here are some photos of the motorcycles and scooters. There'll be a separate post for the cars following.

Some of the regulars from Paradise Lost Scooter Club flew the flag.

I am especially fond of this beautifully restored Lambretta TV175. I think the naturalistic restoration gives it an understated grace.

Another very pleasant Lambretta.

As always, the Ducatti Club was out in force.

This Ducatti Greenframe had its own tent. A very nice machine and a very proud owner.

This lightweight looks more MV Agusta than Ducatti.

My favourite bike of the day - 1949 Moto Guzzi ex-army surplus.
Benelli 6-cylinder ("let's stick a car engine in this bike..")

WA Vintage Motorcycle Club Inspection Day 2011

Sunday 13th February 2011 was inspection day for all VMCCWA motorcycles on 404 concessional licenses. It was a good opportunity to see a lot of bikes that are usually hidden away out and about and to chat about motorcycles.

Some trailered their bikes, others rode.

A beautifully restored 1951 Ariel NH.

The Leader ran really well all the way, although typically it stalled and flooded when I had to restart it. It can be very tempermental to restart when hot. I usually start it with the fuel OFF in order to avoid it flooding.

"I haven't seen one of those since...."

The inspections are underway. The Leader passed although they recommended the front brake be looked at. Ariel front brakes are notoriously weak.

A nice and neat AJS

A Norton

BSA outfit

This Sunbeam attracted a lot of admirers

BSA Goldstar

Harley-Davidson Peashooter racer. You gotta love the brick as a sidestand!  The peashooter had apparently enjoyed a successful racing career in the 30s and 40s. It's been preserved with its original patina.

BSA 350

A BMW? No, a Chiang-Jiang in BMW livery

A rare and unusual 4 cylinder Nimbus. This drew an admiring crowd.

A wonderfully restored BSA New Imperial. My grandfather used to own one of these. I think it was one of the best motorcycles there.

A 1940 BMW in war trim.