Motorcycle museum

[kenvil1]

I came across a motorcycle museum in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli while travelling along the Lower St. Lawrence recently, and I thought I'd share some pics from their Italian Room.

[rider33]

let's open this up a bit to somewhat obscure moto-museums.  If you ever find yourself in the Monterey area be sure to check out Moto Talbott,  he has a fine collection of vintage Italian bikes including a fair number of Guzzi's:

http://www.mototalbott.com

[n3303j]

Found this an interesting stop in Pennsylvania.
https://www.billsbikebarn.com



Thought this was an interesting approach to a twin.

[Tusayan]

Interesting that the bevel 900SS and the LeMans SE both appear to be new and unused, never assembled.

One of the nicest motorcycle specific museums I've seen is in a village called Vransko, in Slovenia.  We'll worth seeing if you're ever touring in the area. 

https://www.muzej-motociklov.com/

[pyoungbl]

Found this an interesting stop in Pennsylvania.
https://www.billsbikebarn.com



Thought this was an interesting approach to a twin.

I have a friend who is a Pusch enthusiast.  Hell, he's crazy about them!  According to Mike the two cylinders fire at slightly different times, sorta staggered.  I seem to recall it's only about 5 degrees apart and I think that was to make it easier to start.  When I was hearing this we were on our third beer so my memory may not be 100% correct.

[Tusayan]

The Puch museum is also a good one, I was there once.

https://www.puchmuseum.at/cms/index.asp

[Lannis]

I came across a motorcycle museum in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli while travelling along the Lower St. Lawrence recently, and I thought I'd share some pics from their Italian Room.
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We accidentally found that place coming back from Nova Scotia on our way to Quebec and stopped in for a look.   It's a neat spot and well worth the modest entry fee ....

Although we did find our one rude French-Canadian there.   There was a young girl taking the entrance fee, she asked us something in French, and I did my usual upbeat "Je ne parle pas bien le français; pouvons-nous parler anglais?"

And she said "Non".   Not even "Non, monsieur", but a snotty "Non", even though I know that any 18-year-old Canadian has had years of English in school.   Not a very smart thing to do when she's a days drive from 30 million potential customers that don't speak French ....

But anyway, we spent about an hour and a half there looking over all the bikes, not to mention that it was a good place to get off the seats for a bit!

Lannis

[steven c]

 Opening soon (I hope) in Connecticut.
https://www.newenglandmotorcyclemuseum.org/

[Lannis]

Opening soon (I hope) in Connecticut.
https://www.newenglandmotorcyclemuseum.org/

Wow!   Now THAT's how to repurpose an old textile mill.   Somebody's invested fortune in that before they even start accumulating motorcycles.

That'd be a bike destination all on its own if they can carry it off ....

Lannis

[kirkemon]

Fantastic museum outside of Stockholm - multi level




I spent hours there:
http://mc-collection.com/

[Roebling3]

He's had that place opening soon for many years. It occasionally is open, if your timing is right. And sometimes there are a very few interesting but none the less mostly well known bikes.\ to see. I tried to pin him down for a visit during our rally a few years back. Could never get a commitment. On the positive side: It looks like the town or state has finally jumped in to help - - I hope.

If so please forgive the state of CT and the town for holding back. Iirc: The worst(?) of the shysters who skinned investors, while ruining Indians good name were in that area; not far from Hartford. (they had a wooden mock up! nearby Springfield, MA. has a terrific campus of Museums.  Included is the museum of industry and transportation. The collection of Indian bikes plus others is impressive. Those interested in aircraft likely recall the Granville Bros. There's a GB Racer hanging from a ceiling. It's a neat for certain. Bring the youngsters!  Dr. Suess characters as giant lawn ornaments are there.  R3~

[Lcarlson]

In Newburgh, NY:

http://www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org/

[BrotherJim]

The Mungenast Classic Museum in St. Louis is pretty cool.  Lots of little Hondas (motorcycles and cars) and many others.

http://mungenastclassicmuseum.com

Also in St. Louis is MotoEuropa.  It is a Triumph, Ducati, KTM dealership complex complete with Vintage European motorcycle museum, restaurant (LOTS of cool moto decor inside) and hotel.  Interesting concept!

http://motoeuropastl.com/

[JACoH]

Don't miss the Trevor Deeley museum in Vancouver, British Columbia! Right next to the Deeley Harley shop, famous motorcycling family.

[n3303j]

I have a friend who is a Pusch enthusiast.  Hell, he's crazy about them!  According to Mike the two cylinders fire at slightly different times, sorta staggered.  I seem to recall it's only about 5 degrees apart and I think that was to make it easier to start.  When I was hearing this we were on our third beer so my memory may not be 100% correct.

They reach TDC at slightly different times BUT they share a common combustion chamber so must fire at the identical time.

[kenvil1]

So far, in North America, we have:

Epopee de la Moto in St-Jean-Port-Joli, Qc
Moto Talbott museum in Carmel, CA
Bill's Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg, PA
New England Motorcycle Museum in Rockville, CT
Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, NY
Mungenast Classic Museum in St. Louis, MO

The Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa has some motorcycles, and there is also a small collection at Wheelsport in Orleans, ON.

[Swedemoto]

I had some time to check out this museum in Dallas when i was there in June. It had only been open for about 10 weeks at the time.
They have Rodsmith's first Guzzi build in the collection. Worth checking out!
http://www.haasmotomuseum.com/

[TobyJug]

While we're compiling a list of motorcycle museums, here's my local.  We go to the cafe there for coffee regularly.

http://www.dreamcycle.ca/

[Trevor G]

I have a friend who is a Pusch enthusiast.  Hell, he's crazy about them!  According to Mike the two cylinders fire at slightly different times, sorta staggered.  I seem to recall it's only about 5 degrees apart and I think that was to make it easier to start.  When I was hearing this we were on our third beer so my memory may not be 100% correct.

Actually, the transfer (rear) piston is connected to the conrod for the front (intake/exhaust) piston via an eccentric offset so that the transfer timing is slightly asymmetrical. This produces better cylinder filling and scavenging, so good, in fact, that the engine "two-strokes" evenly from low revs, even with no load. In other words, none of the four-stroking that makes a two stroke sound like it's running rich.


Both pistons reach top dead centre together - they have to, otherwise compression would be all over the place. Back in the early 50s Puch (no s) even had a road 250 with twin carbs and aluminium cylinders which was raced successfully, because it was so powerful compared to anything else. Put out something like 24 hp

[jdgretz]

let's open this up a bit to somewhat obscure moto-museums.  If you ever find yourself in the Monterey area be sure to check out Moto Talbott,  he has a fine collection of vintage Italian bikes including a fair number of Guzzi's:

http://www.mototalbott.com

Looks like he picked up a bunch of Guy Webster's collection when it went up for sale.  I recognize four or five just off the top of my head.

Good to see Guy's stuff in good hands.

jdg

[hidn45]

The Glenn Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY has quite a fine collection of motorcycles, including a number of pre-WWI machines.  I guess I'd classify it as a transportation museum, with great collections of planes, boats, cars, & bicycles as well.

https://www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org/motorcycles.php