Topic: Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum

[rtbmrgl]

Wife and I are planning a trip to Pismo Beach in March, Ive been wanting to go to the Solvang Motorcycle Museum for awhile and now are making the trip. Were going to be camping at a RV resort, I'm bring my vStrom and will be taking a few day loops the week are there, including the one to the museum.
Has anyone been to the museum?
We will be planning to visit the museum on Sunday March 8th if anyone interested.

http://www.motosolvang.com/

http://www.motosolvang.com/bike_pages/1966_Honda_Black_Bomber.htm

[strynboen]

i have to see that museum...and drive a sohc in that nice hot area...do they have a danish NIMBUS bike on that museum...

[rtbmrgl]

i have to see that museum...and drive a sohc in that nice hot area...do they have a danish NIMBUS bike on that museum...

Yes i saw that, cant wait. I live near Sacramento so riding near there is a relief, at least in the summer.

[mrbreeze]

I didn't know about this place. Will keep it in mind for a future road trip. On your way down, stop by Corbin in Hollister. They have a cool little collection of bikes.

[NobleHops]

I've been there and although it is small-seeming, once you get inside you realize there are a LOT of bikes in there, including some incredible ones.



Pick up my photos of it here:

http://noblehops.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/NorCal-BrewTour/i-QCmc36M

Enjoy!

[rtbmrgl]

I didn't know about this place. Will keep it in mind for a future road trip. On your way down, stop by Corbin in Hollister. They have a cool little collection of bikes.

Its been awhile since Ive been to Corbin, they had only a few bikes. I guess they have a bigger collection now.

[rtbmrgl]

I've been there and although it is small-seeming, once you get inside you realize there are a LOT of bikes in there, including some incredible ones.



Pick up my photos of it here:

http://noblehops.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/NorCal-BrewTour/i-QCmc36M

Enjoy!

Oh we will, great pics, thanks

[mrbreeze]

It's been 6-7 years for me too but they had more than a few bikes then. Another place I've been is Arlen Ness in Dublin although it's mostly Harleys. I didn't have time to see them all but they had some really nice stuff.

[rtbmrgl]

It's been 6-7 years for me too but they had more than a few bikes then. Another place I've been is Arlen Ness in Dublin although it's mostly Harleys. I didn't have time to see them all but they had some really nice stuff.

Thanks for info, my goal when retired is travel the US and Canada visiting Motorcycle and Car museums.
BTW, i retire June 30th

[strynboen]

the baker in the city,,komes from ærø..the næbo iland to strynø..hvere i lived for 46 years..nov i live on a iland  langeland..vho have a brigde to main land its still strange not to sail daily...but dont vant the vast vainting time...so like as it are ...and the nice big roads..on main land..

[NobleHops]

Hey, one last word on Solvang - call ahead. They aren't open all the time, but seemed happy to come and open when we said we'd be there. Nice fella.

[rtbmrgl]

Hey, one last word on Solvang - call ahead. They aren't open all the time, but seemed happy to come and open when we said we'd be there. Nice fella.

Thanks, Will do,
there website says open on weekends,  and they will open up weekdays but call first.
ill call to be sure they are open on the Sunday I'm going.

[faux fiddy]

It's been 6-7 years for me too but they had more than a few bikes then. Another place I've been is Arlen Ness in Dublin although it's mostly Harleys. I didn't have time to see them all but they had some really nice stuff.

Thanks for info, my goal when retired is travel the US and Canada visiting Motorcycle and Car museums.
BTW, i retire June 30th

They're all over. Pin the map with  Arcadia  Oklahoma and Wheels Through History Museum in Asheville NC.

[Holubs]

Anamosa, Iowa has the National Motorcycle Museum in an former WalMart building.  They had lots of Harleys, and had a section dedicated to Hondas with a Sandcast and  CBX last time I was there.

[rtbmrgl]

Ten years ago I was in Columbus Ohio learning to become a Mac tool dealer (another story and a mistake in my part),
I regret not going to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington.
That's one more for the list.

http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/

[rtbmrgl]

Were heading to the Museum today, ill post a few pics but you might need a drool cup close by.
There's WiFi at rv park where we're staying. Also got the GoPro on bike so maybe will be able to upload a few road travels.

[TwoBigCats]

if i'm not mistaken, you're staying at Flying Flags, yeah? DIRECTLY across the street and behind the old gas station / repair shop, iirc, is this UHmazing private museum.  there are some UHmazing things besides oil, gas and signage. even if they're not "open", they're likely there and <cough> open <cough>.  it's an UHmazing place full of wonderful things and stories.

http://www.mendenhallmuseum.com

[faux fiddy]

Were heading to the Museum today, ill post a few pics but you might need a drool cup close by.
There's WiFi at rv park where we're staying. Also got the GoPro on bike so maybe will be able to upload a few road travels.

Another bike porn thread?

Do you have an e-bay store?

[rtbmrgl]

if i'm not mistaken, you're staying at Flying Flags, yeah? DIRECTLY across the street and behind the old gas station / repair shop, iirc, is this UHmazing private museum.  there are some UHmazing things besides oil, gas and signage. even if they're not "open", they're likely there and <cough> open <cough>.  it's an UHmazing place full of wonderful things and stories.

http://www.mendenhallmuseum.com

darn, I missed this thread, and consequently the museum, oh well guess Ill have to make another trip.