Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum
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Enjoy this unique and entertaining display of vintage American motorcycles and related items from 1906 to the present.
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The oldest bike displayed is a 1911 Yale, with a tandem seat and original paint designs. This rare, early 20th century bike is the only one still in existence today. A 1915 Shaw is decked out in its original red and white paintjob, wheels carved from wood, carbide lamp, and well-worn leather. Jack’s 1930 Harley Davidson V Model is a special display with original solo seat and color scheme. One of the most interesting pieces is a 1955 Harley Davidson 55L 1736, boasting an original model sidecar in tow. Perhaps the most valuable motorcycle in the museum is the 1912 Eagle that was manufactured in Brockton, Massachusetts. Only 10 of these originals exist today, and only four are still operable. Jack’s Eagle is one of the four rarities, and is the only bike that still has the original paintjob. Currently, Jack is working on a restoration project involving a 1906 Indian, which has already consumed three years of hard work.
The museum also holds several pieces of historical and limited
edition manufacturers’ memorabilia. Helmets and gloves, jackets and
vests, and bottles and ashtrays displaying motorcycle ornamentation of
all types may be seen here. Included in this collection are an Indian
glass candy dish made in 1918, as well as a 1950 Indian belt buckle and
lighter combination.
All displays and motorcycles are absolutely rare and mostly
original. Jack continues to restore historical bikes and memorabilia
for personal fulfillment and public viewing. 1http://www.kentuckybeautiful.com/western/bluegrass-motorcycle-museum.html