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The Art of Starting a Velocette
There’s a lot written about the Velocette starting procedure. In fact, every Velocette owner should consult their owner’s manual for the correct specific procedure. Below are the very basic steps without any jargon or technical terms. Those are more accurate, … Continue reading
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Tagged Lanora Cox, starting a Velocette, starting drill for a Velocette, Velocette, vintage motorcycles, VOCNA
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The Grinch stole Christmas and someone’s forks
Happy Holidays to All!
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Tagged Lanora Cox, Velocette, vintage motorcycles
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24th Annual Northern California All-British Ride
On Saturday November 2nd, 169 fans of British Bikes registered for a spirited romp through Marin and Sonoma Counties. This was the 24th anniversary of a ride that began as a birthday celebration and has become the event that closes … Continue reading
6th Annual Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club Rally
Let’s Go! When Brady Walker invited Jeff to participate in the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club Rally, of course Jeff said yes. But then there was a matter of space between the SF Bay Area and Venice. No problem – That … Continue reading
148th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
When we arrived at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, the sun was just warming up the horizon. Jeff and I were in an unrestored 1964 Dodge pickup with two motorcycles in the back, a 1939 Royal Enfield and a … Continue reading
Day 5: Nevada City to Volcano
Friday: Nevada City to Volcano Jeff was wondering why we always end up at the back of the pack. Below are some photos that illustrate some possibilities of why we end up last. However I didn’t have these photos and … Continue reading
Day 4: Mineral to Nevada City
Thursday: Mineral to Nevada City Other VOCNA members will have to tell their own tales of adventure and misadventure. For some reason, Don D. determined that both of his bikes were belonged on the work bench at home and he … Continue reading
Day 3: Lassen National Park
Day 3: Lassen National Park Today the route took us on a short loop and then dove into Lassen National Park. Here there vividly colored lakes (emerald was my favorite), hiking trails, hot springs, evidence of lava flows from early … Continue reading
Day 2 Downieville to Mineral
Tuesday, Downieville to Mineral First things first. On Monday night, when Fred and I arrived in Downieville, a man with whiskers down to his knees came out and looked at the bikes. “I used to have a couple of those,” … Continue reading
VOCNA 2013 Volcano Rally – First Day
After the week was over, a resident of Volcano, California who had overheard the many stories of breakdowns and get-offs told me, “The St. George is cursed you know.” Well, I don’t believe a word of that. Besides it wasn’t … Continue reading
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