The Lambretta SX – A Sixties Icon
The Lambretta SX scooter has always been close to my heart, ever since the mid to late sixties when you had to be either a Mod or a Rocker. At that time I was just too young to ride a motorcycle or scooter but loved the whole Mod fashion thing.
My friends were in the main older than me by a couple of years which meant they were allowed to own those beautifully polished Vespa’s with chromed bubbles, which are great scooters, but better than that a couple of them had the stunning Lambretta 200 SX. The thing I liked most about the SX was that it seemed longer than the Vespa, which not only enhanced and streamlined it but also seemed to give more room for a pillion to ride in comfort.
The whole Mod thing was great, living Newcastle meant there was a real buzz, however if we wanted to try these wonderful machines for speed we had to head to the country, probably into Northumberland. As a passenger I felt as if we were doing 90 mph, however in reality the Lambretta SX was only capable of speeds around 75mph.
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The History of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs
Outlaw motorcycle clubs have existed almost since the origin of motorcycles. Almost as soon as motorcycles began production in the early twentieth century, clubs began emerging around the United States, although the outlaw label would come about later. These clubs brought together motorcycle enthusiasts for rides and other events.
One of the first long lasting motorcycle clubs to emerge was the McCook Outlaws in 1936. The group would later be called the Chicago Outlaws and is now known as the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. The group supposedly formed for long distance touring and racing. Alcohol consumption and partying were secondary, but important, reasons as well.
With the end of World War II in 1945, young soldiers returned home looking for more adventure. Veterans often sought other war survivors out for companionship and understanding and the lure of motorcycle riding became entwined in some of these relationships. The American Motorcycle Association or AMA sponsored many clubs during the post war years.
In the late 1940s, after a disturbance in the town of Hollister, California, some individuals responded to a Life article by stating that the disorder was due to only a small percentage of the motorcyclists there. The statements seemed to many to have come from the AMA and some biker clubs broke away from the organization. Clubs not associated with the AMA would come to Read the rest of this entry »
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Motorcycle Bill of Sale For Ownership Transfer
The Motorcycle Bill of Sale is a very important, legally written document for the buyer, to show the transfer of ownership in his name. The agreement also proves that, he is the legal owner and paid certain amount to the owner of Motor Cycle against the cost of the vehicle. In future, if there is any dispute regarding the ownership transfer or payments then, the buyer can go to court for settlement of dispute.
The importance of Motorcycle Sale Bill, lies with the valuable information, it can offer to both owner and buyer. This agreement contains Motor Cycle details such as, contact details of the parties, the registration and identification number, make, model and color of the motor cycle, federal law stipulated Odometer Disclosure Statement, mode of payments and most importantly ownership transfer of the motor Cycle.
In legal terms, Motorcycle Bill of Sale can be defined as, legally valid written agreement, entered between the owner and the buyer of a Motor Cycle, where owner with full responsibilities, transfers the ownership of the vehicle to the buyer. The sale transaction can Read the rest of this entry »
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