Made a stop on February 4 at Quaker Steak and Lube in Richmond, Va for a order of chicken wings and a frosty cold beverage. Saw this hanging among the motorcycles, it is said to be (according to the name on the gas tank) a "Wizzer" and is a bicycle with a motorcycle engine. Final drive to the rear wheel is belt, and told it is for sale if anyone is interested. Guy also said it would run in the 60 mph range, which would make for one thrilling ride (to say the least) on those tires. With the rising price of gasoline, I have a feeling that a vehicle like this will be just the ticket.
Motorcycle here I photographed the same day but this time at Velocity Motorcycles in Richmond, Va. Velocity is my favorite motorcycle shop in the city, as they always have a number of interesting Italian, British, and Japanese motorcycles (as well as the occasional Harley). Bike at left is a 1930's (believe it was 1934) Royal Enfield. It was made when the company was still a British motorcycle manufacturer. This one is pretty old, but would be a fine restoration for one with the skills (and the cash) to do it. Many of their bikes though are ready to ride, and they are also very interesting rides.
Velocity also has brand new Royal Enfield motorcycles-they sell the bike seen at left which is the Bullet. The company was once British owned but is owned now by owners in India, and the bikes are made in India and China. The name bullet comes from the fact that Royal Enfield also made military rifles for the British Army. The bikes are 500cc, have hydraulic lifters, are fuel injected twins, and have disk brakes. What I like about them is that they have a very classic look, and are also basic and simple motorcycles. Not a common sight on the roads of America, and that is also a plus.
Speaking of old British bikes, this is a 1954 Triumph Cub. This bike is "not for sale" but is a very rare model. Triumph a few years ago came back from the dead-production restarted a few years ago, and the brand is doing quite well with a very interesting line of motorcycles.
Velocity sells new and used motorcycles, plus some riding equipment, and also has a very good service department. They also rent motorcycles, and you will find them a very friendly and interesting shop to visit. On a soon to be (and currently is) rainy day in Richmond, this was a fun place to spend some fun time around some interesting motorcycles and motorcycle people. I look forward to the next visit. As for Quaker Steak and Lube, always have a good time there, and look forward to a future visit to their Bike Night which will start in a few weeks on Wednesday night. I will keep you posted on that!
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