http://blog.al.com/b...useum_expa.html
Barber Motorsports to expand muesum
Started by
Courtney
, Jan 05 2012 09:21 AM
5 replies to this topic
#1
Courtney
-
- Members+
-
- 35 posts
Training Pilot
- Gender:Male
- Location:Pelham, AL
-
Bike: 2005 (Gen I) N. America
Posted 05 January 2012 - 09:21 AM
#2
yamafitter
-
- Members++
-
- 1,948 posts
2012 NERDS Granite Lane Bowling Champ
- Gender:Male
- Location:Bowmanville, ON
-
Bike: 2006 ABS AE (Gen II) World
Posted 05 January 2012 - 09:25 AM
I spent some time at the Barber museum a while back and now I have an even better reason to go back once the expansion is complete. Thanks for the info.
Confucius say: "No matter where you go ..... there you are"
#3
Patriot
-
- Members++
-
- 5,108 posts
Jumps to Collisions
- Gender:Male
- Location:Metairie, LA suburb of Ole Nawlins'
-
Bike: 2004 (Gen I) N. America
Posted 05 January 2012 - 03:21 PM
let's file away and remember to come back to this and have another Gathering with Barber central to it...I dunno...a BFO if you will 
Mike in Nawlins' ..... 2004.5 FJR 1300 Silver Bullet "Isabella" in Nawlins' ..... Darksider #53
IBA# 42430 . my pics - FLICKR CLICKY HERE and New Orleans Ride Captain; Patriot Guard Riders; www.patriotguard.org
IBA# 42430 . my pics - FLICKR CLICKY HERE and New Orleans Ride Captain; Patriot Guard Riders; www.patriotguard.org
#4
allrider
-
- Members++
-
- 641 posts
eat, sleep, ride, repeat
- Gender:Male
- Location:The Great Northwet Seattle
-
Bike: 2007 ABS AE (Gen II) N. America
Posted 05 January 2012 - 03:22 PM
I highly recommend everyone on this forum check it out at least once. It really is our "Mecca." A must see for any motorcycle lover.
I was there for the 2010 AMA finals. As I'm walking around the museum who do I meet, none other than George Barber himself. Nicest Guy ever. I told him he's my hero and i want to be him when i grow up. He just smiled and started to back away, laughing. He probably gets told that 3 times a day by 2 wheel nut cases like me.
I just happened to have a few questions for him about the Britton he has, and the history of a few of the other bikes. He remembers just about everything about every car and bike there and their history, and why not, these are all his toys. I suppose if they were mine i would remember too. George has had a charmed life.
We should have a rally that meets there sometime. I wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Barber would meet with us if we asked.
Check out my avatar. One of my most prized pictures, George and me in front of his 1905 Sears.
I was there for the 2010 AMA finals. As I'm walking around the museum who do I meet, none other than George Barber himself. Nicest Guy ever. I told him he's my hero and i want to be him when i grow up. He just smiled and started to back away, laughing. He probably gets told that 3 times a day by 2 wheel nut cases like me.
I just happened to have a few questions for him about the Britton he has, and the history of a few of the other bikes. He remembers just about everything about every car and bike there and their history, and why not, these are all his toys. I suppose if they were mine i would remember too. George has had a charmed life.
We should have a rally that meets there sometime. I wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Barber would meet with us if we asked.
Check out my avatar. One of my most prized pictures, George and me in front of his 1905 Sears.
1993 GTS
2003 FJR
2007 FJR AE
Next: Gen III 2014 FJRR
2003 FJR
2007 FJR AE
Next: Gen III 2014 FJRR
#5
Patriot
-
- Members++
-
- 5,108 posts
Jumps to Collisions
- Gender:Male
- Location:Metairie, LA suburb of Ole Nawlins'
-
Bike: 2004 (Gen I) N. America
Posted 05 January 2012 - 03:42 PM
Spring '12We should have a rally that meets there sometime. I wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Barber would meet with us if we asked.
Mike in Nawlins' ..... 2004.5 FJR 1300 Silver Bullet "Isabella" in Nawlins' ..... Darksider #53
IBA# 42430 . my pics - FLICKR CLICKY HERE and New Orleans Ride Captain; Patriot Guard Riders; www.patriotguard.org
IBA# 42430 . my pics - FLICKR CLICKY HERE and New Orleans Ride Captain; Patriot Guard Riders; www.patriotguard.org
#6
trimmantom
-
- Members++
-
- 641 posts
FJR Squadron Leader
- Gender:Male
- Location:Dacula, GA
-
Bike: 2005 (Gen I) N. America
Posted 05 January 2012 - 03:53 PM
I went there a couple years ago and you can walk around all day long in awe of what you're seeing.
It takes me back to childhood memories when all the kids were riding those small Hondas, Yamahas,Suzukis and others.
A byegone era. I really enjoyed that place and will definitely go back.
And only about half of the bike collection is on display, that is unfrickin beleiveable. Another 100,000 square feet will be a real treat.
It takes me back to childhood memories when all the kids were riding those small Hondas, Yamahas,Suzukis and others.
A byegone era. I really enjoyed that place and will definitely go back.
And only about half of the bike collection is on display, that is unfrickin beleiveable. Another 100,000 square feet will be a real treat.
