Magazine Review

Hi,

The June issue of V-Twin just came in and I thought I would give you a brief review.Paul Yaffe built a really cool bobber for a charity event called the Children’s ride in Seattle.It’s a 2005 PYO.The proceeds went entirely to the Childrens hospital in Seattle.The bike is really nice.It’s got a 124 cu tp engine so,it moves.Congratulations to Paul for buiding a beautiful bike for a great cause.The bike was sold to Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners for $100,000.A little rich for me but not for Edgar.

  There is a feature on a bike built by Paul JR. of OCC.This is another Military bike by JR.The bike is “The Blue Bike” He built the bike for auction.It has a 131 cu h+L engine.It is of course a chopper.It was one of several bikes that OCC built for the men and women who serve this country.The Bike sold for $150,000.I think it is both nice and wierd that OCC bought the bike for it’s own collection yet Paul says they paid a ridiculous price for it.Well,I don’t get it but I ususlly don’t get the things JR.says and does.The auction raised $400,000 for Military personnel so,that’s a good thing.It’s berthed in N.Y.C. as part of the Intrepid sea,air,and space museum.

  There is an article on Daytona.It’s worth a read and a look.It mentions V-Twin magazine awards.They do this every year.They gave the awards at the 10th anniversary of The Bikers Ball.Winners were Bill Streeter(Painter),Rick Fairless(best builder component bikes),Bruce Mullins(Best custom fabricated bike),Jim Nasi(best custom fabricated builder),Roland Sands(innovator of the year),Darrian Teff(most unique design),(Mike Pugliese,Staten Island,(best bike of the year).He called his motorcycle” Knuckle Sandwich”.Mike builds amazing motorcycles.Motorcyle Builders of the year went to the guys at Indian Larry Legacy(Paul Cox and Keino).The life time award went to the great Ron Finch.Maybe I’ll get invited one year.They made some excellent choices.

  I want to leave you with a reason to get this issue so,I won’t mention what else in in there but it is an issue well worth having.There are other motorcycle articles and photos,motorcycle equiptment and it’s just very well done.

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