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Title: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: twowings on March 02, 2018, 08:11:50 PM

This link is to a new exhibit about Rollie Free at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, IA...(conveniently on the way to the Wisconsin Moto Guzzi Rally!):

(https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/-/media/Images/MCC/Editorial/Blogs/Bulletin-Board/Rollie-Free-Vincent-Now-at-the-National-Motorcycle-Museum/rollie-free-jpg.jpg?h=386&w=550&la=en&hash=462E81FE440D7FDE77B0CA57DD9B5B23E9D57516)

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/bulletin-board/rollie-free-vincent-on-display-zb0z1803zhur

Do NOT click on it if you are offended by motorcycles, motorcycle racing, or half-naked men...

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on March 02, 2018, 08:23:12 PM

Ya know.. when you think about it.. Rollie was batshit crazy to do that.

Well done..  :smiley:  :thumb:

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: LowRyter on March 02, 2018, 08:27:10 PM

Rollie, wasn't he an Indiana guy?  Indian rider that hated Harleys.

I can't think of any motorcycle more valuable than that Vincent Black Lightning, in deference to the Guzzi V8.

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: wymple on March 02, 2018, 08:30:16 PM

Every time I see that picture I wonder how he didn't develop the dreaded speed wobble. The front is completely unloaded.

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: RinkRat II on March 02, 2018, 08:43:21 PM

      Minnetonka moccasins well known for their aerodynamic properties ! :evil:

         Paul B :boozing:

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: dxhall on March 02, 2018, 10:58:38 PM

I didn’t know there was a national motorcycle museum.  Anyone been there?  Worth seeing?

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: John Ulrich on March 03, 2018, 12:41:05 AM

Quote from: dxhall on March 02, 2018, 10:58:38 PM

I didn�t know there was a national motorcycle museum.  Anyone been there?  Worth seeing?

Very well done displays.  It's about one hour south of the IA Rally.  Combine the two for a great weekend!   :thumb:

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on March 03, 2018, 07:36:57 AM

The last time I was there, they even had Guzzis.

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: guzzisteve on March 03, 2018, 08:53:51 AM

If you are going there and have other VTwins you ride get your list together cause JP Cycle is around there too.
If you haven't been to the museum I would put it on your list.

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: Guzzi Gal on March 03, 2018, 09:00:39 AM

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on March 03, 2018, 07:36:57 AM

The last time I was there, they even had Guzzis.

Guzzi content! :thumb:

Title: Re: New Exhibit National Motorcycle Museum
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on March 03, 2018, 09:04:32 AM

  Rollie Free was not only batshit crazy, he was batshit fast.
 Well he wasn't that crazy, he did wear a helmet.
 I tried his riding position and got my R 26 BMW up to 120 KPH.
 That is one royal hair less than 75 mph!
 I was half assed fast as Rollie.