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Post by mogu83 Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:49 am

While looking at the 100+ pictures I took last weekend I realized that the museum is missing an important motorcycle.  They DON'T have a Munch Mammoth.

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Post by Guzziboy66 Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:03 pm

Odd that they would not have one...
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Post by Kev M Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:29 am

Are you sure they don't?

I THOUGHT that part of their collection is always rotating and much of it was in storage?

Am I remembering wrong?

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Post by mogu83 Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:40 am

I've been there five times over the last ten years and it seems what is on display remains fairly static (but in perfect condition).  I think if they had something as unique as a Mammoth it would be on display.
You can see into the storage area (if you are a museum member) and I didn't see any dual headlight bikes looking back at me.
When they have more bikes to display it seems they just build a new building, spending large amounts of money doesn't seem to be a problem.

This facility is truly one of a kind and very much a must see destination for anyone interested in motorcycles (or Lotus cars).


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Post by mogu83 Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:52 pm

Added a few pictures above.
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Post by JerryK Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:10 am

Wow great pics. Like the motorcycle trees!

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Post by egschade Wed Oct 24, 2018 7:46 pm

Ya. Now that's MY idea of a Christmas tree!
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Post by mogu83 Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:35 pm

During the event Bonhams held a motorcycle and accessory auction in the museum.  Thanks to the way the museum is laid out you could get a good view of the proceedings without registering for the auction.   Some of the items went for reasonable prices, like a nice R1100RT for $3,500.  Some nice 70 era Brit bikes went in the mid 5K range and a few more collectible BMWs went for reasonable prices..  Then the 'others'.   Steve McQueen's Husqvarna 400, from the movie 'On Any Sunday' went for $230,500, the next item up was a helmet that McQueen wore.I figured they should throw it in with the almost a quarter of a million dollar bike, then the bidding started. The helmet went for almost $22,000.

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I've never been to a big time motorcycle auction and the museum offers a great opportunity to catch all the action.  The auctioneer with his Brit accent was very entertaining and knowledgeable about the items coming before him.

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Post by Mac Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:41 pm

JerryK wrote:Wow great pics.  Like the motorcycle trees!
Jerry, if you haven't been there you need to go. Just tell the wife you're taking her sightseeing in Alabama. Wink
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Post by JerryK Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:08 pm

I’ll try Mike, I will...

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Post by Mac Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:30 am

mogu83 wrote:While looking at the 100+ pictures I took last weekend I realized that the museum is missing an important motorcycle.  They DON'T have a Munch Mammoth.

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Seen a beautiful Munch at the Norton thing a couple of times.
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