Custom bikes for fans

Custom bikes for fans

February 06, 2016
A heavily chromed chopper on display at Barnstorm Cycles of Spencer, one of many custom bikes at the 2016 Springfield Motorcycle Show at the Eastern States Exposition last month.
A heavily chromed chopper on display at Barnstorm Cycles of Spencer, one of many custom bikes at the 2016 Springfield Motorcycle Show at the Eastern States Exposition last month.

A winter storm may have dampened the streets, but not the spirits of the thousands of enthusiasts who turned out for the 2016 Springfield Motorcycle Show recently held at the Eastern States Exposition, located at 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, Massachusetts.

Indeed, it was a festive air inside the Young Building, where Harleys, Indians, Victorys and more filled the floor. Bikes of many varieties, from factory to custom, drew crowds to West Springfield, where they were treated to a motorcycle paradise. The show continues on Sunday.

Choppers, trikes and quads earned admiring stares from visitors young and old, male and female, both riders and wannabes. For many, it was a great reason to bring the whole family to see some of the best rides in the Northeast.

Those looking for bargains found great deals on parts such as mirrors, kick stands, saddlebags and more, as well as leather jackets and other riding gear. Several dealers are offering deals on leftover 2015 bikes as well as some 2016 models.

A special guest of the show was daredevil Doug Danger, who broke Evel Knievel’s record by jumping over 22 cars this past August. — Agencies


February 06, 2016
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