Bull City Rumble 2011 Photos

This year was huge. From the numbers I've heard, on Friday night 60-100 of us rolled up to a tavern, then headed to a local cafe (a place that was predetermined and arranged with the owner. The cafe owner then got upset when so many bikers showed up and said that we were "chasing" away his customers! So the large majority of us tore off to the Fullsteam Brewery in what became a very dramatic show of volume, exhaust fumes and tail lights. It was like a scene out of some 1950s movie. Lots more photos on Flickr.


On Saturday, my sweet girls and I set up the Thunderdome and got to hang out with the nicest people you'd ever meet. So many bikes this year!

Durham, NC closed down the whole street. 

Sparkling Norton

Ice cream girls

Mod whitewall

Cafe racers

HMT Transport

Well dressed HMT fans

My angel helpers

Honda

Mods

Matchless

Yours truly

TriBSA Cafe Racer

John Gulliver recently shared this old photo of his Triumph/BSA hybrid or "TriBSA" cafe racer with Her Majesty's Thunder. It's actually much more than just a combination of parts from two bikes. John describes it this way:

"...my home built 'special' Cafe Racer, all alloy 'mini' Bonneville motor ie. splayed head twin carb. 500, 'Gold Star' frame, RRT2 gear box, alloy engine internals. Norton 'Roadholder" forks and 'Commando' TLS brake, Eddie Dow "Superleggera" triple clamp... a lightwight and handy bike...

"It was sold to Simon, Tolkien's grandson, the registration number was SGT, his initials. Enthusiasts will notice this 'photo is cult magazine reversed, for their benefit the bike has RRT2 g/box, all alloy engine, Norton 'Roadholder' Eddie Dow 'Superleggerra' top yoke, 'Bonneville' h/light, Commando 2LS brake and lots of other stuff. The bike was featured in a cult magazine called 'On yer Bike'. Almost nothing in the engine was stock, including alloy t/wheels. all valve gear, Monty & Ward racing c/rods etc. etc. not bad work for a school boy..."

Such a clean, tasty machine.

Ready to Rumble!

The only thing I don't like about sponsoring an event is having to haul supplies instead of just riding in. Regardless, the Enfield and lots of gear from HMT are ready for the Bull City Rumble this weekend. Mods and Rockers, the forecast calls for Thunder.

Thanks to Hipstamatic for making my truck look way better than it does in real life.

The Enfield is loaded.

HMT sponsors the Bull City Rumble 2011

Every year Her Majesty's Thunder sponsors the Bull City Rumble (formerly the Raleigh Rumble) in Durham, NC. Held, September 2-3, 2011. The schedule includes a Friday night bike gathering, Saturday bike show, sponsors and vendors, bands and a swap meet.  Ton-up North Carolina describes it as:

"The 2011 Rumble... will be taking place on West Main St. of the Historic Brightleaf District of Downtown Durham. The street will be closed off for show bikes, vendors and spectators."

Be sure to read the cool article at the Bull City Mutterings blog.

Custom BSA for sale

Located in Jesolo Beach, Venice, Italy, Alberto Venezia is looking for a knucklehead so he's selling his gorgeous custom BSA bobber. She's a hardtail with black rims and a 16" rear wheel.

Alberto tells Her Majesty's Thunder, "ENGINE IS GOOD. FIRST TIME KICK BIKE START... ONLY OIL AND SPARKLE ONE TIME A YEAR...NO ONE PROBLEM IN TWO YEARS. PROBABLY YOU HAVE TO CHANGE ONLY HEAD SEAL BECAUSE NOT RIDE FOR MANY YEARS, AND I RIDE JUST ONE OR TWO DAYS A WEEK."
Price: 10,000 €
Contact Alberto at alberto@mooncafeitaly.com

Mooneyes 6th Annual Motorcycle Swap Meet

Live Better, Ride British!

New at Her Majesty's Thunder.  Without a doubt, life is better when your machine is powered by England. Our latest piece takes the crown jewels and replaces them with bits and pieces of our favorite British iron. 4.5oz, 100% ringspun cotton tee with the fit and shape of a vintage shirt. Sizing info here.