Howdy

Sev Pearman calling.

Some of you know me as the editor of Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly®; others know me as a film and video lighting tech. I also serve as an MSF Instructor.
I am writing today as the producer of a new TV series, Classic Motorcycle Roadshow®

We are finishing up our pilot episode and are looking to film a bike + rider THIS THURSDAY (Sat 10/24 weather day)
We had a pre-WWII bike and rider lined up, but due to circumstances beyond our control, have to source an 11th-hour replacement.

We are looking for a bike that looks like an old bike to non-riders.
Some possibilities:
- - - - -
/2 BMW and earlier
early Shovelhead H-D and earlier
Early K/Sportster
Any Indian twin
pre-71 Triumph/BSA/Norton
Some Japanese bikes considered for this segment, but would have to be pre-69 (no I-4 UJMs)
BONUS - hand shift
BONUS - flat tank
BONUS - belt drive
BONUS - other US make: Ace, Cleveland, Excelsior, Henderson, Pierce, Pope, Reading, Yale

If we could wave the magic wand, we'd want something pre-1950.
If we strike gold, it'd be post WW-I to 1932

OTHER THOUGHTS:
Bike will be ridden and should look it. A little oil mist , faded paint or wear is OK.
Not really looking for a museum or trailer queen.
No WW-II bikes for this segment. (We hope to do a show on them in the future)

PLEASE NO:
Disc brakes
choppers
recent Big Twin super customs
blinged out Gold Wings
scooters
Trikes
Rat Bikes
No sidecars for this segment, though we'd love to do a show on them in the future

We would have the rider meet us at a metro-area location for some simple driving shots.
This would be all slow speed, nothing over 30 mph.
We are budgeting 7:30 - 5:00, but may finish earlier.

Compensation?
My partner and I are buying you lunch, paying for your fuel and will give you a DVD of the finished product.
This one is for the glory; pure and simple

Feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested and willing

Due to the time crunch, I request you call my cell (below) if you have any questions or are interested.
Thank you for your time and your help




Sev Pearman, producer
Classic Motorcycle Roadshow
612 slash eight one nine dash 7777
BMWSev@visi.com

Have ya tried Steve Hamel? Sorry I have no contact info for him, but his Vincent is uber cool.

Sounds pretty cool. Old bikes are a celebration of making things. Designed, engineered and manugactured by people - not computers. Try and find that today.

Wayne Koppa
Grayling, MI

Mr. Minister,

I have a 1965 250cc "Moto Ducati" scrambler, but alas it is not running (I keep saying it's a retirement project).

If you can't find a good motorcycle, I DO have a 1920 Royal upright vacuum cleaner in perfect condition. It's a daily runner, too. Well, ok, maybe I don't vacuum with it every day. Maybe it's more like a once-every-couple-of-weeks runner, or sooner if the cats get in a fight and leave globs of fur behind.

I'd have to say that my 89-year-old vacuum cleaner, complete with an electric headlight, has the look of a classic Vincent. It's a real piece of closet candy. I've been offered vast sums for it, but I just laugh in their face and tell them my baby is not for sale at any price.

I'm told this powerhouse sucker received rave reviews from the vacuum-cleaner press in its day, and swept "best overall upright" honors in Vacuum World from 1921-1927.

I don't know how you could pass it up.

Jim

I could not do anything on Thursday...work has me out of town most of the day, however Saturday would work.

The bike is a nice (all) stock, original paint 1970 Triumph TR6R in Spring Gold...or faded green to us in the US

I have some others but I think the TR6 is the best for what you describe.

73 Norton Interstate (disk brake)
68 Triumph T100C (high pipe/freash paint/Extra chrome)
66 Triton ... Not running right now..but could be (by Saturday) if you ask nice (Alloy tank/Clip ons)

Sev,
I forwarded your request to the Secretary of the Vintage MC.
Critter

got a great, patient guy frokm the Minn AMCA to motor around on his nice 72 M-G Ambassador for the day.

Ill post when we have some of the raw footage up on our website, currently under construction

Min of BBQ