Hidden Gems: Old Race Diamonds at Red Rock
by shrimp burns
Friday, December 15, 2023
Dean Adams(1/14)
As a general rule one stops at any dealership which features Joe Petrali on their sign. We'd heard for years about a stash of old race bikes in a bike shop in Vegas. Recently found them--Red Rock Harley.
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Ah, what's that behind the stacks of made in China HD clocks?
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Just an ex-Barry Sheene Suzuki, and a cool old Steve Baker calendar. And a Guzzi.
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Silent gray fellow on wood. Red Rock Harley has a wonderful collection of old classic bikes amongst all the Nationwide bikes.
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Peruse a near showroom MV Agusta 750/4 while shopping for a set of denim trousers to wear whilst riding your American bike?
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One corner was devoted to old race bikes, including this ex Jim Rice (OAS) BSA.
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And next to the scary-dangerous Capt America bike, a nice Laverda.
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As anyone who has worked on an old MV with electrical problems will attest, most operate at 34 voltes.
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Found: the ex-Yamaha Canada OW that Steve Baker broke his body on at Mosport.
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Amongst the race bikes are wonderful old photos, correspondence and period press reports.
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An NCR Hailwood bike, dripping with coolness.
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A ex-Romero Triumph Trident triple, crash damage and Romero's mojo left in place. Was this the bike Romero did the infamous 'tank swap' on mid-race at Daytona?
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New Norton on the floor. Circa 1967 drip rag under it.
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Old Norton Commando--how Superbike was defined before the Z1 and CB7504 came on the scene.
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