Videos tagged with Motorcycle History

This video offers a nostalgic look into the past, as the creator delves into a collection of old 1970s motorcycle magazines. The content focuses on the discovery and showcase of these vintage publications, highlighting their historical value and the stories they tell, rather than any firearm-related demonstrations or discussions.

This video offers a nostalgic look back at the "good old days" of motorcycle organizing by "Dragonman" in upstate New York during the 1970s. He recounts how these upstate runs, which he organized, were featured in prominent motorcycle magazines like Hot Bike, Street Chopper, Easy Rider, and Colors. Participants contributed financially, pooling around $7,000 for events at the then-closed Holiday ski resort. Activities included renting the resort, taking over the lake with rowboats, nightly food pickups via a pickup truck, and a U-Haul for bike transport. The runs also featured contests with trophies and parades through town, which were well-received by locals. These events continued for nearly a decade before Dragonman relocated to Colorado, providing a glimpse into his personal history.

This video showcases a custom-built "Dragon Bike" created in 1967, which serves as the progenitor for 17 subsequent unique builds. The description highlights its construction from sheet metal and Bondo. The bike features a powerful 98 cubic inch Shovelhead motor with specific modifications including a 4.75-inch stroke, 3.625-inch big bore cylinders, an Andrews C grind cam with 0.525 lifts, ported and flowed heads, and a 44mm S&S carburetor, contributing to its robust sound and performance. The video emphasizes the bike's ability to perform impressive wheelies due to its rear-biased weight distribution, with the builder recalling a record wheelstand of one and a half blocks. A link to purchase merchandise is also provided.

This video, titled "History of the Dragon Tale," by "The Dragon Man," recounts the origin of his nickname and his custom motorcycle building business, which began 55 years ago. He details building the first "Dragon Bike" and subsequent 17 models. The description highlights his unique method of fulfilling customer requests by having them purchase a Harley, draw designs, and then he would build their custom bike. He also mentions building three double-engine street bikes and his extensive history of being featured in motorcycle magazines over the last 50 years. The video aims to share this history and showcase his creations.

This video announces an extended giveaway of over 1,000 vintage motorcycle magazines, some featuring the creator. As a promotion, with every t-shirt or boxer purchase from the linked store, customers will receive an autographed magazine. The giveaway is valid until August 20th or while supplies last. The creator thanks viewers for their support.

This video, "History of the Dragon Tale," by "The Dragon Man," chronicles the creation and evolution of his custom "Dragon Bikes" over the past 52 years. He details building 17 unique bikes, including three double-engine street bikes, and recounts how his moniker originated from riding these creations through New York. The description mentions extensive coverage in motorcycle magazines and highlights a unique approach to selling bikes: customers draw pictures, and he builds them one. The content appears to be a personal narrative and showcase of his lifelong passion for custom motorcycle building, with a strong emphasis on his unique brand and history.