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Nice pix, Russell! Thanks for sharin'!  My two favorite bikes shown are the Yamaha Tracker and the BSA A10 Golden Flash. (...and, I have to say it was somewhat refreshing to see all the different brands and different styles of bikes all gathered together there...out this way in AZ and at somethin' like that, you'd most likely see the following bikes lined up...Harley, Harley, Harley, Harley, Gold Wing, Harley, Harley, Road Star, Harley, Harley, Harley...well, I think you caught on to what I'm sayin' here, right?!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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a few pics from the Ace cafe run to margate in kent England uk, and yes that is me on my BA with the apes.. 
Yup, just a FEW!  Now which picture is that of you on your BA again? 
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know what ya sayin Dwight, there was 23 of us that rode down that day, intruders harleys kawkas yams hondas and the only trump with me on, yep we all take the rise out of each other, but its just good old banter, as thay say... any way found some more pics on the link so il post them, thats us lot in the groupe pics, hope you all enjoy.. http://www.michaelsbookshop.com/meltdown/id3.htm
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Wow! There sure are some really nice old Beezers included in that second batch o' shots here, Russell!!! (...and that T150-engined Triton is veeeeery nice, too!!!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Great pics there Russell. Looks as though it had a good turn out. Nice lookin bike too by the way. I think I spotted an actor there somewhere leaning on the rail, can't remember his name though. Thanks for sharing.
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(...and, I have to say it was somewhat refreshing to see all the different brands and different styles of bikes all gathered together there...out this way in AZ and at somethin' like that, you'd most likely see the following bikes lined up...Harley, Harley, Harley, Harley, Gold Wing, Harley, Harley, Road Star, Harley, Harley, Harley...well, I think you caught on to what I'm sayin' here, right?!)
Funny you should say that Dwight, everytime I'm down there in Prescott I see quite a few Triumphs. 
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What a great bunch of pictures. Looks like wonderful weather too. Have always wanted to visit England. Have only made it to Italy, and Germany. Maybe someday. Thanks for posting these. 
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts. - Charles Dickens
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Thanks for the show. Are you the one with the really tall apes in camo trousers?
I'm surprised that Triumphs aren't more popular in the UK.
Cheers, Richard
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I'm surprised that Triumphs aren't more popular in the UK.
No.1 selling brand in the UK last year(not counting 125cc)
Nice pics Russell, Looks like you got the weather for it too.
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Great pics! But, why does everyone look so unhappy? http://www.michaelsbookshop.com/meltdown/0a3b01e0.jpgBikes on the coast, sun shining? wimpy burgers? Uncle Charlie Edit: Crap, I thought I figured out how to insert a pic.
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Great pics, never realized it but I guess helmets are mandatory there.
thanks for sharing.
mike
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something about this pic... 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Great pics!
But, why does everyone look so unhappy?
'Cause they're thugs, UC! Baaaad, unhappy Thugs!
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Wow! There sure are some really nice old Beezers included in that second batch o' shots here, Russell!!
+1
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Great pics, never realized it but I guess helmets are mandatory there.
thanks for sharing.
mike
yep helmets are mandatory, personaly i hate lids, most of the time i wear a toy 1, but when i 1st rode lids were unheard of unless you were racing on a track, i do ride without a lid when out in the countryside sometimes, but it should be riders choice.. i know everyone has a diffrent opinion on this, those for & those against, managed to ride round Turkey the other year and we didnt wear lids, made the rides so much better, as it was so hot....
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Great pictures!! thanks for posting the link!
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Great pix, love the unique bikes. What the heck is this Yamaha twin:  Your apes look great, but you got to move those turnsignals!
Al
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Great pics. The mouse was unexpected though.
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Great pics, thanks for posting as I didnt make it myself, maybe next year ( the Southen Shakedown was huge!, but margate looks good). That first pic, had the theme tune from 'Resevoir Dogs' running through my head straight away that did!
It may not be possible to polish a turd, but you could always roll it in glitter
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Great pix, love the unique bikes.
What the heck is this Yamaha twin:
Your apes look great, but you got to move those turnsignals!
the yam is a MT01 model sport touring,1700cc its a souped up version of the wildstar or stratoliner what ever you call them out there, i have a load of pics of vintage british bikes but cant upload them on here for some reason, ie me being thick, but if any one wants to have a look at them pm your e-mail and i will gladly send them to you & if you want to post them feel free.. glad you all enjoyed them..
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