April Rally - Washington's Crossing

[decorn33]

Aside from groaning shocks, I did make it to a well attended rally on Sunday in Washington's Crossing State Park in Pennsylvania.  Had to have been around 600 to 700 bikes, and Harley's were not in the majority. Mostly Brit-iron as Norton was the marque. Lots of Norton's, BSA's, Triumph's, a few Vincent's, and MV Agusta's; no less than 8 R90S's, a really nice custom Guzzi with a matching side car. I was impressed with myself that I had the only R65 on site, then I stumbled on another one. Couldn't find the owner, but maybe I'll see him on the road. It's only April.

[k_enn]

Nice.  I wish I knew of it in advance.  I would have gone there.  

[Mainerider]

Thanks for the pics and report, dec. That looks like a very cool event. Is yours the blue one? I really like the way it is set up. Could you tell us more about the windscreen and those hand guards? And is that your tool kit out front?
We're going to the BMWRSM Downeast Rally at Hermit Island in a couple of weeks, I'll be sure to take pics to share.


Steven

[decorn33]

I've been to this rally before in previous years. It has grown in popularity as you can see by the crowd.  I have always heard about it by word of mouth, so I can't say if there is a published site that announces the date in advance.

My bike is the blue one. The setup is stock with some add on accessories. the windscreen and tank bag are by GIVI, I picked them up at the Mid-Ohio Vintage Motorcycle Days swap meet about 5 years ago. I can't say if they still market that particular style windscreen, but the shape of mine does fit the profile of the bike very well and saves on fatigue when riding distance. The hand guards are a BMW product, designed for the R80 GS. I think I read on this site that someone found by chance that they would fit the R65.  Well, they do, and though it isn't the same as heated grips, on chilly mornings they do cut down on the windchill at your knuckles.  That is a tool kit on the front forks. It is a Tourmaster, held on with straps.  I carry the BMW kit in there (radically embellished,) along with some useful spares. Some guys rag on me for looking to "Harley"  but hell, if you are going to ride any distance, my vote is to be prepared as best you can.

What you don't see are the crash bars. I took them off so I could get the valve covers off and set the clearances, and haven't gotten them back on again.