How many motorcycles is enough? One mans collection

[BoCoMoMann]

Holy crap!! This is in my neighborhood and I have not heard anything about the guy or the collection. But then again, a lot happens that I never hear about.
I am going to have to contact this guy so I can see it first hand.
I lived in the Bellevue area for 42 years and Glenwood, Iowa is within 30 miles of where I live now.
Gotta get in touch.

Please do, give him my regards and take a camera (and a trailer if you are in a buying mood).

If I'm ever in the area it ID definitely make the trip. I love seeing collections and hearing the stories behind how they came together. It really speaks to someone's soul when you learn about their passion

Just give him a heads up before you show up, it's just better for everyone

[BoCoMoMann]

Here is a link to an article on his collection

[steve murdoch]

A well written article.
He seems like a good guy to have for a friend.

[roeme]

Here is a link to an article on his collection

Nice read.

[Jedz123]

Great read... That gentleman need to invest into a California duster!

I keep 3 myself, for now, with one always on CL. I only have time to ride 2 and since I bought my new cage I ride even less... I got back into a minty GS for I just LOVE riding them... The Honda is a blast to ride for miles. The Connie just eats miles. The GS will be my perfect weather rider and my stead for GSR meets.

I couldn't justify owning all those bikes... Unless I had millions in the bank...

Great share thanks!

[dpep]

Like the other posters I had no idea this enterprise existed. The fact that it did not exist until 2009 is probably why so many of us were unaware. I like the idea that it all started with an act of loyalty to a lost friend's dream. The timing with regard to the aging of the boomer generation (both here and abroad) was no doubt fortuitous. Great to see so many of these old bikes preserved and appreciated for the fantastic machines they were in their time and still are.
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[BurntKittyForge]

Pretty awesome. reminds me of a labor job I did once setting up auction tents in Auburn, Indiana.
They had airplane several hangers full of the most beautiful cars of every make and had to drive golf carts to get around.

Maybe a bunch of those were "Her's" bikes like "His and Her's" and the her"s one sat in the garage mostly.
I bought a '86 honda magna in '03 with 10k miles like that.
Odd thing (really odd thing) I was talking with seller and only a few males lived in the house and was noticing he was a little by little seeming different then noticed his roomate's bike was same bike except black (instead red) with much more miles and dings...Lol , it was a great bike though.

EDIT: forgot mention I really have a few bikes in mind: A very nice shiny cruiser for showing off/riding a nice petite lady passenger on back seat, a super fast sport bike, a custom chopper, a dirt bike , a four-wheeler, possibly a scooter or small commuter bike for short trip, a fast durable bike to bang around (current bike fits that) probably a touring bike with some small luggage space. Then need parts or parts bike for each and I'd be happy but need one that is constantly a "for sale bike" too since people usually ask. That's only nine or so not counting parts bikes .

[wymple]

The answer to the original question is always the same......one more than I have.

[dantodd]

The answer to the question "How many motorcycles are enough?" If how ever many he wants. I love the eccentricities that freedom creates and encourages. As long as he isn't hurting anyone then, more power to him.

[oregonjake]

As they say in AA (and CA, NA, SA, FA...) One is not enough, and one is too many.

[GS1000S]

Great collection! I wonder how many plugged up carbs. he has?

[chuck hahn]

Actually Jake, the saying is "ONES TOO MANY AND A THOUSANDS NEVER ENOUGH". Ive been in recovery for over 25 years now and have heard it all..trust me!! LOL

[kaufen]

Voted. Never say too many!

[850 Combat]

I've personally owned a pretty large number of bikes solely for the purpose of having friends and family use them. What's beter than bringing your brothers and brothers in law along on a trip? Its hard to beat a GS for that. Right now, I still have 2 guest bikes, a GS850G with 10,000 miles, and a GS1000E with about 35,000.

Cool collection. I saw a few I have owned, like the 441 Victor, and 850 Commando, CBX. The Commando had Interstate side covers, but a Roadster tank. I would have liked a bit more time in come areas. I wanted an OSSA Pioneer in the 70s, I think that is whaat the white one was. I saw the Hercules. Couldn't tell if it was a dirt bike or one of those Wankels. Its certainly worth a visit.

I voted 3 to 5, but I do like to store a bike or two in far flung areas of the country where I tend to visit, and they add up.

[Chris]

The actual formula to determine the proper number of bikes a person should have is: N + 1 (N = the current number of motorcycles owned)