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| Jumble of vintage accessories for sale in the bicycle area; everything here awakens memories of my childhood. Oh, to be young again. |
Perfection might be something restorers of vintage motorcycles strive to achieve. But I maintain it's often the odd feature, stock or not, that humans appreciate when they look at old motorcycles.
That human touch, intentional or not, creates interest. Exceptional design and perfect paint attract the eye, but so do patina and cockeyed engineering.
Here are 13 things that caught my eye at the 2023 Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show Feb. 28 here in Florida. (For the neatest motorcycles I saw at this year's show, click here and here.)
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| Fuel-tap cup holder and cow bell air filter cover. |
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| Patriotism and service honored on swap meet table. |
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| People DID look at this motorcycle, suggesting how much more attention it would draw with a strategically chosen item of clothing. |
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| Cooling grate on oil tank of 1969 Velocette Thruxton. |
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| Mechanical gear indicator on 1957 Triumph Tiger Cub. |
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| Tacked on grille admits air to air cleaner on 1961 BMW R3. |
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| Rat bike wraps license plate around bodywork. |
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| Union Jack screws hold plate on. |
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| Fenders form unintentional sculpture at swap meet. |
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| National flags mark parking spots for international bikes. |
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| Ever notice how 3D Triumph the logo is? This is on a '67 Bonneville. |
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| Dania Beach show is at a public park so dogs are welcome. This one evoked more emotion than most. |
