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    Pilgrimage to Mecca

    A few of us visited the Barber Museum in Leeds, AL yesterday. I took a few sample photos. There are over 200, so don't look if you're in a hurry.

    Barber Museum



    Sorry, I incorrectly spelled "pilgrimage".
    Marty (in Mississippi)
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    XS650SH
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  • #2
    Great pics. I was there last June. So very, very impressive. It's cool to see grown men just walking around with silly smiles on their faces.







    1979 Yamaha XS1100SF (gone)
    Airbox w/K&N element
    Jardine 4 into 1
    145 mains, 45 pilots

    1996 Ducati 900SS CR
    1977 Kawasaki KZ900-A5
    1975 Honda CB550K

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    • #3
      Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
      Sorry, I incorrectly spelled "pilgrimage".
      I had no idea till you pointed that out, spell check is my best mate!!

      Excellent pics. Scary thing is that some of those "historical" pieces I remember being new!!
      Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

      When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

      81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
      80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


      Previously owned
      93 GSX600F
      80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
      81 XS1100 Special
      81 CB750 C
      80 CB750 C
      78 XS750

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      • #4
        GREAT pics!

        The Barber is definitely on our MUST see list!
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        81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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        80 LG Black Magic
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        James 3:17

        If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

        “Alis Volat Propriis”

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        • #5
          Wow

          I didn't know such a place existed! I presume they are all in running condition, so where do they get parts? Have them machined special? The only way it would be better is if there was a Brazilian steak house on the premises!
          "Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix.

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          • #6
            There was no food on the premises that day. They're open for seven hours and that is not long enough. All those photos I took is a small sample of what's in there.

            If they need a NLA part, they make it.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
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            • #7
              And that is in Alabama? Looks like it is time to google and see if it is within a day ride distance!
              Joab

              "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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              1972 XS2 650
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              • #8
                Hey Joab,

                Yep, it's just a few hours north of Enterprise up near Birmingham, Mom and I went there one day of my vacation, took a few hours to get up there, spent several hours there, and then drove back! Easy day's ride and visit.

                T.C.
                T. C. Gresham
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                History shows again and again,
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                • #9
                  I have been there, the National Motorcycle Museum in Iowa, and Wheels through Time in NC. They all offer something, but Barber is the largest and prettiest of the three. I would go there tomorrow, but I think I need to replace my battery.
                  I've been in more than one Hemisphere, and I wrote a book to help you do it too (or just prepare better for that week long road trip). Going Small, not just for the little guys.

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                  • #10
                    Hey TC,

                    Thanks for the info. I will have to map it out, and maybe try to ride up there this weekend or next. Make for a great stress test for the bike set up!
                    Joab

                    "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
                    ______________________________________________
                    1979 XS1100SF
                    1972 XS2 650
                    ______________________________________________
                    Ozark, Alabama

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                    • #11
                      Keith Code was hosting one of his California Superbike Schools when I was there last year. I just went to his site, and his School will be there when I come through in June for the family vacation. I may just have to take the Level 1 course.
                      1979 Yamaha XS1100SF (gone)
                      Airbox w/K&N element
                      Jardine 4 into 1
                      145 mains, 45 pilots

                      1996 Ducati 900SS CR
                      1977 Kawasaki KZ900-A5
                      1975 Honda CB550K

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                      • #12
                        There is also a small museum in Central Cal. http://www.motosolvang.com/ . Just a few hours from South or North CA, and WELL worth the ride.
                        Yes, I will need to ride East to visit the big one, but until then this will have to do.
                        Ray Matteis
                        KE6NHG
                        XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                        XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Joab View Post
                          And that is in Alabama? Looks like it is time to google and see if it is within a day ride distance!
                          Joab, it's about a 4 hour ride from you, near Birmingham. Big place, most of the superbike and other racing events are held at the Barber's Motor Speedway.
                          XS11SH :: K&N Pods, 4->1, Dynojet kit, Barnett clutch springs, TC's fuse block, ATGATT

                          Well, goodness. Look what we've got here.

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                          • #14
                            Next weekend I might try to make a run up there, if I have this oil leak fixed by then.
                            Joab

                            "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
                            ______________________________________________
                            1979 XS1100SF
                            1972 XS2 650
                            ______________________________________________
                            Ozark, Alabama

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                            • #15
                              There is an Indy Car race there next weekend. Says that tickets start at $15. http://www.barbermotorsports.com/indy/
                              1979 Yamaha XS1100SF (gone)
                              Airbox w/K&N element
                              Jardine 4 into 1
                              145 mains, 45 pilots

                              1996 Ducati 900SS CR
                              1977 Kawasaki KZ900-A5
                              1975 Honda CB550K

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