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Amazing as it may seem, I was involved in motorcycle related activities while in Las Vegas the last few days. Of course, I visited the H/D Dealership, reported to be the largest site in the U.S. They had a V-Rod on display. And interestingly, the dealership sold Ducati's as well as Harleys/Buells. Hmmm.
The highlight of the trip, though, was visiting the Guggenheim Museum at the Venetian Casino. The Guggenheim has the usual display of van Gogh's and Picasso's, but what brought me was the traveling display entitled "The Art of the Motorcycle". The Museum has over 120 motorcycles on display, including 50 cc bikes that can go over 100 mph, a bike without a frame that can travel 165 miles per hour, motorcycles that can transport 3 to 6 persons, many one-of-a-kind bikes, and the usual assortment of early Harleys, Indians, as well as many other long-dead marques. The history of motorcycle development was dramatically presented by the display. The first Sportster was on display, as was an early Electra Glide, and the Super Glide. I even got to find out why the "chopper" was initially designed. And I found out the there were two "Captain America" bikes constructed for the movie "Easy Rider": one was destroyed in the making of the movie and the second was stolen at the end of the movie--never to be seen again. It's assumed the stolen bike was turned into parts. What a waste!!!! The display was a truly amazing assortment of some of the finest and most beautiful vehicles designed by the mind of man. If you love motorcycles, you'll love this display.
Check it out if ya' get a chance. And you can use the Guggenheim visit as your excuse for taking a quick trip to Vegas. <GGGG> You can see the bikes while your wife/husband checks out the van Goghs and Picassos. You can visit the display on line at: www.guggenheim.com
Ride safe.
The highlight of the trip, though, was visiting the Guggenheim Museum at the Venetian Casino. The Guggenheim has the usual display of van Gogh's and Picasso's, but what brought me was the traveling display entitled "The Art of the Motorcycle". The Museum has over 120 motorcycles on display, including 50 cc bikes that can go over 100 mph, a bike without a frame that can travel 165 miles per hour, motorcycles that can transport 3 to 6 persons, many one-of-a-kind bikes, and the usual assortment of early Harleys, Indians, as well as many other long-dead marques. The history of motorcycle development was dramatically presented by the display. The first Sportster was on display, as was an early Electra Glide, and the Super Glide. I even got to find out why the "chopper" was initially designed. And I found out the there were two "Captain America" bikes constructed for the movie "Easy Rider": one was destroyed in the making of the movie and the second was stolen at the end of the movie--never to be seen again. It's assumed the stolen bike was turned into parts. What a waste!!!! The display was a truly amazing assortment of some of the finest and most beautiful vehicles designed by the mind of man. If you love motorcycles, you'll love this display.
Check it out if ya' get a chance. And you can use the Guggenheim visit as your excuse for taking a quick trip to Vegas. <GGGG> You can see the bikes while your wife/husband checks out the van Goghs and Picassos. You can visit the display on line at: www.guggenheim.com
Ride safe.