London Motorcycle Museum - Part 2 of 3

Part two of my visit to the London Motorcycle Museum to look at some more of the fascinating exhibits with historical motorcycle expert Geoff Selvidge. In this instalment we take a look at a variety of British machines from BSA, Ariel, Norton and many more...stay tuned for part three soon!
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[@britironjon7635]

what a knowledgeable chap Jeff is could listen to him all day talking about old motorbikes . great videos

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you BritironJohn and agreed, there's not a lot Geoff doesn't know about old bikes and I spent another fascinating afternoon up at the LMM with him on Monday - stay tuned for the final instalment on Saturday afternoon. Thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF

[@07canuck]

Thanks for taking the time to let us see this motorcycle museum! Not only we get to see the bikes, but commentary by a very knowledgeable enthusiast!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it and yes Geoff is the man!

[@rafalku3270]

I really love to listen to people who have passion for something ...awesome!!! Cheers from Poland ...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks - me too!

[@wakajawaka44]

Blimey! Barry Briggs what a rider, not to mention Ronnie Moore, Ivan Mauger and Ole Oslen at the old Wembley Stadium. Ahh the wif of Castrol "R" burning wonderful! Thanks again TMF brilliant videos.

[@WMOTO-blog]

Brilliant video. That museum is definitely a must see next time I visit the UK. I'm very impressed by the knowledge of your host. Top man !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Geoff is a mine of information - go down there on a Monday and mention this channel and you'll get a discount on entry!

[@JamesMcCreadie71]

Fantastic, really enjoying these parts, looking forward to part 3. Loving the education, thanks.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great stuff - thanks James...

[@spetersonmusic]

...wonderful lunch entertainment for me here. Just truly fascinating!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good stuff Scott - always glad to educate the Michigan crew!

[@jimmy316431641]

Loving your videos, keep up the good work! :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+James Tunwell thanks James - appreciate your kind words!

[@JohnLaw1958]

Again cracking video, so interesting, would love you to do the whole thing from then till now, covering 60's 70's (late 70's my era) 80's etc to present day.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you John, glad you're enjoying this little series....all the best - TMF

[@terryboardman4667]

excellent video, thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching Terry....

[@jackpeterson8549]

Love that museum

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Me too :0)

[@davidjenkins351]

Great video. I enjoyed it so much so much info Iv just got a book with pictures of some of theses bikes. In They closed at the moment I think be cause of lock down. But the information I've got as Help. Me with my project great video

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sadly they are now closed down for good :0(

[@mikebreen2890]

I think I was possibly the first person to thrash a Norton F1 down the M1, delivered to Fast Bikes magazine in Woking. I remember truck drivers giving me the thumbs up and a small crowd at Watford services. Of course, I might just be getting senile......... Another good video... :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

..so are you the reason they introduced motorway speed limits then Mike?

[@mikebreen2890]

TheMissendenFlyer I'm not THAT old! Though to find a CX500 in the Brussels motoring museum was depressing......

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...just checking!

[@Dave_D]

Ah... The old leg 'protectors' and airbag ideas. I remember them and doing the big demo against them up London!

[@hurleyflyer8355]

Yes I'm old lol , but loving this walk down memory lane MF , cheers , 84 MPH ish 1/4 mile on a bed rail , when Men were men ; Looking forwards to part 3 .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks again HF - part 3 should follow on Saturday, PC permitting!

[@TheDervMan]

I had a Coventry Eagle push bike when I was a kid!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Shame you didn't keep it DM - probably worth a mint now!

[@jaymorris3468]

To look at, I loved the Sunbeam S7 over the S8 because of the tyres,

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Really interesting and very enjoyable MF! It would appear that there is nothing new in motorcycle development - only that which is forgotten? Regards, Jon.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Seems that way Jon - glad you enjoyed the video, one more instalment in this little lot to come (probably tomorrow) - cheers - TMF

[@UnknownProdrive]

Terry Rymer/Ian Simpson raced Nortons in the BSB in the 90s, Simpson won the Championship on one I think. Steve Hislop won the TT on one too in the 90s again. I remember they didn't have sponsorship on the bike and Rymer just had black leathers too. He looked badass against other multicoloured bikes and riders.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I vaguely remember that now you mention it....surprised you watched this one Sleepingdragon, I know you're not a fan of these particular videos!!

[@grayman999]

A friend of mines dad had an Ariel square four in original condition as delivered to his motorcycle business in my home town of Beverley he never sold it and when he retired it was moved to his workshop at home in retirement he built motorcycle wheels and always told me the Ariel was his pension fund to my knowledge he never sold it he died many years ago ! I wonder were it went after his death I remember it was wrapped in brown wax paper to protect it and kept in a massive wooden crate .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great story - wonder what became of that and how well it faired in the crate?

[@grayman999]

TheMissendenFlyer never found out complete mystery

[@Fishing8136]

Great shame we can't see them been ridden love it

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes, that would be something!

[@grayman999]

I'm a retired Paramedic and was fascinated to see the Norton Rotary I have used three types of bike on these fast response duties a Norton Commando Interpol ,BMW R1100 Rt and an 1100 Honda Pan European this Norton or one like it was shown at Ambex in 1989 as a prototype we thought it was amazing never seen anything like it then BMW RELEASED the Z1 ?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one - out of the bikes you rode which was your favourite?

[@grayman999]

TheMissendenFlyer the Honda was the comfortable workhorse the Interpol was my favourite but that was a police bike I used in my RAF POLICE DAYS 74 to 80

[@jedkrause6874]

Wow, my dad restores Ariel motorcycles, currently he has a square four, red hunter, vg 500 and a couple other I can't remember

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sounds like a top bloke.....will he let you ride them when they're done?

[@jedkrause6874]

yeah, i think we're gonna do one up together for me to ride

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great stuff - that will be special...enjoy!

[@Gloomshadow100]

DAMN!!! 16:24

[@billcotton1551]

I think Suzuki made a Wankel powered bike in the 70's