Annual Colorado Motorcycle Show and Swap
Last Sunday I did my annual visit to the 32nd Annual Colorado Motorcycle Show and Swap. 
This year’s event, as far as finding older parts, was prime for anyone with the money to grab up almost what ever one was looking for. I think the economy had everyone pulling out the old stuff and putting it up for sale. I have seen a few posts around the web stating the good old days of the swap-meet are gone thanks to sites like eBay and Craigslist. This year the Colorado swap proved this wrong. Old parts were easy to be had, if you had the green and the legs to do the walking along with the eyes to do the searching over and under the swap tables.
The Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum had to best display as usual in the show arena. 
This year they featured their 1941 Harley EL and a 49 Indian “249” Scout. The 41 Harley EL was pretty special considering the bike was sitting there in all its glory.
This 1941 61 cubic inch EL Knucklehead is completely original.
The story goes, this bike was rescued from the original owners’ garage. After sitting for years the drive train was seized, and the engines internals were in question. The Museums’ staff, with some outside help, re-built the engine, transmission, drive train and wheel hubs while maintaining the external patina of the bike. Can you say “Barn Fresh”, off and runn’n.
This bike would have set you back a cool $425.00 back in 1941. Throw in the deluxe solo package option, fender tips, lights, crash bars, saddlebags and some chrome extras, this would have increased your total out-of-pocket expense by an outrageous sum of $60 bucks.
Click on any pic to get a larger view.
Here are a few other bikes from the show that caught my eye.
Enjoy and share.
I’ve been in many old barns. The only things I’ve found are junk and old spiders. Someday.
Comment by WILLY D. — February 7, 2010 @ 10:09 am
A buddy seat! I have only seen one of those in the flesh. Next to the WLA, that Knuck is one of the few bikes that really gets me excited…someday maybe. WLA first though! Love that thing.
I’ve never been to a ‘genuine’ swap meet. Gone to a few and usually they are a market of homemade arts and crafts. I wouldn’t mind checking this out myself.
Comment by FLHX_Dave — February 8, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
Dear EGIB (Jeff):
Were’nt there any old “German” bikes?
Didn’t it feel good to get out and do something bike-oriented despite the winter?
Fondrs regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Comment by Jack Riepe — February 8, 2010 @ 5:15 pm
The Knuck and Pans are nice, but the red ’67 in the background of the white Pan caught my eye immediately. It belongs to a lifelong friend who has been in Denver for the last 10 or 15 years. I rebuilt the top end for him about 7 years ago. So thanks, the glimpse motivated me to give him a call, something we don’t do often enough.
Comment by St. Lee — February 9, 2010 @ 3:50 pm
Willy,
I love old barns, but seem to only find myself stepping in horse shit.
Dave,
That Knuck is what my dreams are made of………
Jack,
I did see a few German knifes and one old German helmet, but no bikes. Despite the winter there were a lot of people that choose two wheels as their mode of transportation for the day.
St.Lee,
You have a good eye for bikes in the background. Glad to hear you made a connection. And thanks for the plug the other day on your site.
Comment by Electra Glide In Blue — February 9, 2010 @ 8:35 pm