According to some anonymous statistic there are over 20,000 bikes registered to San Francisco addresses. That’s more than one bike for every 50 people. Motorcycles in San Francisco run the entire length of motorcycle production since the end of WW II. From rat Indians out of the ‘40s thru the entire gamut of Brit, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Italian bikes to today’s...

The MMA Swap Meet used to be held in San Francisco at the Cow Palace managed by Guinea who has a personality somewhere between that of Steve Jobs and Bill Graham, but he got the job done efficiently. Guinea passed away about five-years ago. He was missed by all who knew him. Because of a huge jump in facility rent, MMA was forced to move to a cheaper location, that being the Dixon...

Two of the most popular bikes at the show were the beautiful new Norton production bikes made in England. The new Norton is an absolutely stunning motorcycle in my opinion. And second bike that caught my eye was the 1-of-1100 Steve McQueen-labeled Triumphs with The King of Cool’s signature adorning it.

There was a gaggle of bikes on display from high-end uber-customs to everyday rides. There were even a couple of incredible metal-sculptured trikes that would feel right at home in a museum. What a great way to start your day, I even skipped breakfast so that I could enjoy the scene on the boardwalk. Although I think that the Daytona Lagoon where the Rat’s Hole show is held is a...