Guest Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 My section of the VMCC are holding are annual event for Old bikes at Standford Hall in Leicestershire again this year. Its 50 years since this event started with a few people selling old bike parts out the back of their cars. http://www.thetaverners.com/images/main/found/2016%20Poster-page-001.jpgThere will be thousands of bikes on show in both the club stand area and the bike park ( which is well worth a wander round to see what has been riden to the show) . We have a 300 pitch autojumble and an arena with stuff going on all afternoon. Many bikes will be riden round the arena to give people a taste of the sound and smell of the old old bikes. My current bike will be on show at the Panther stand ( and panthers are this years theme machines so we expect a lot to turn up). There is also free entry to the wall of death which will be running all day .This event is regarded by many as one of the best events of its type due the relaxed and uncramped feel. So for a nice relaxed day looking at old bikes ( and also some tasty new stuff in the bike park) why not pop over for a look. Or arrange a ride out to call in . There is a beer tent selling real ale and also doing food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Already going, hopefully on a bike too was a great day out last year, even if i was with ex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Look me up mate if you go. Just ask for Kev at the Taverners tent. I'll be about somewhere working. Both my bikes will be on the Panther stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Look me up mate if you go. Just ask for Kev at the Taverners tent. I'll be about somewhere working. Both my bikes will be on the Panther standWill do, looking forward to seeing her in the flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 A nice write up from last year to give you a flavour of the event.http://www.realclassic.co.uk/ridesfiles/founders-day-2015.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Look me up mate if you go. Just ask for Kev at the Taverners tent. I'll be about somewhere working. Both my bikes will be on the Panther standWill do, looking forward to seeing her in the flesh If you hang around at the end you can have a go mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) Another great day at founders day, seen a few friendly faces and met some new ones, seen loads of amazing machines and tried to avoid the "special show prices"Gautrek had 2 bikes on the panther stand, [url[Lost the pictures [/url]photo's don't do it justice. Such a nice bloke and he was so kind to let me have a play. Such a nice job and rideThanks again kevwith a great turn out of over 50 other panthersLots of other stands there including this AJShttp://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj21/charlie_t_photos/Mobile%20Uploads/20160717_121724_zps5ncti0iz.jpgthat was dug up from 8ft under a play area in northampton in a more than sorry state buried for nearly 40 years and restoredAlso had to chuckle at this http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj21/charlie_t_photos/Mobile%20Uploads/Snapchat-2904236520813163123_zpsztccsdip.jpg Edited July 17, 2016 by Anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 That's not my bike mate But funnily enough a photo of that bike was used to get the tank colours on mine. That Panther was on the motorcycle museum stand Sent from my E5603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Doh!!!! Its these small pictures i clicked the wrong one., i did wonder where the rest were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 You must come on some of our runs. here you gohttps://youtu.be/Ev3fh8DdUWsSent from my E5603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I was hoping to get along to the 28th at the royal oakWould live to have a go at the trials, once i can find a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Some photso of this event taken by my wife.http://www.thetaverners.com/images/main/found/DSC_0568.jpghttp://www.thetaverners.com/images/main/found/DSC_0747.jpghttp://www.thetaverners.com/images/main/found/DSC_0830.jpghttps://www.facebook.com/kevin.alexander.18400700/media_set?set=a.10208570180964446.1606570910&type=3What a brilliant day it was with thousands turning out. We did think the car park would over flow at one point. There were bikes parked along both sides of the main drive. The weather was slightly too hot and unfortunatly we ran out of beer mid afternoon. The panther owners Club put 52 bikes on display which was a brilliant sight. They are aiming for 200 next weekend at the national rally. The wall of death was a result with crowds flocking to it all day long ( well it was free). I even got to drive an aircooled Morgan 3 wheeler from the mid 30's ( once I managed to get in the bloody thing) . This had 1st gear where 4 is normaly then 2nd was where 1st would be with 3rd in the place of 2nd. Reverse was where 3rd would be. Yes it was confusing and that was after a couple of beers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 She was rather awesome on the trial course and according to mic man has some guts. Hmmm motorbike lady, is she single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 She was rather awesome on the trial course and according to mic man has some guts. Hmmm motorbike lady, is she single She also went on the handlebars on the wall of death on sat afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yah, thats what mic man said she has guts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 A date for next year to stick in your diaries. 23 rd of July is booked for founders day. So keep this date free Sent from my E5603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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