Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show

June 8, 2013

Approximately 50 vintage motorcycles, and numerous newer bikes, were on display at the Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 8, at Grass Roots BMW, 28 S. Spanish St., in Cape Girardeau. This is the second year for the show which is sponsored by Grass Root BMW. While there was no entry fee money was collected to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers plan on holding the show again next year.

Adam Vogler

The rear fender of a 1975 Norton Commando 850 motorcycle at the Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 8, at Grass Roots BMW, 28 S. Spanish St., in Cape Girardeau. Approximately 50 vintage motorcycles, and numerous newer bikes, were on display at the show which is in its second year and sponsored by Grass Root BMW. While there was no entry fee money was collected to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers plan on holding the show again next year.

Phil Campbell's 1974 Penton 175 Jackpiner at the Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 8, at Grass Roots BMW, 28 S. Spanish St., in Cape Girardeau. Approximately 50 vintage motorcycles, and numerous newer bikes, were on display at the show which is in its second year and sponsored by Grass Root BMW. While there was no entry fee money was collected to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers plan on holding the show again next year.

Jeff Keen, left, and Phil Campbell talk about Campbell's 1974 Penton 175 Jackpiner at the Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 8, at Grass Roots BMW, 28 S. Spanish St., in Cape Girardeau. Approximately 50 vintage motorcycles, and numerous newer bikes, were on display at the show which is in its second year and sponsored by Grass Root BMW. While there was no entry fee money was collected to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers plan on holding the show again next year.

The sky is reflected on the gass tank of a vintage BMW motorcycle at the Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 8, at Grass Roots BMW, 28 S. Spanish St., in Cape Girardeau. Approximately 50 vintage motorcycles, and numerous newer bikes, were on display at the show which is in its second year and sponsored by Grass Root BMW. While there was no entry fee money was collected to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers plan on holding the show again next year.

Colin Martin's 1967 BMW R60 at the Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 8, at Grass Roots BMW, 28 S. Spanish St., in Cape Girardeau. Martin purchased the motorcycle in the 60s then sold it, only to buy it back years later. Approximately 50 vintage motorcycles, and numerous newer bikes, were on display at the show which is in its second year and sponsored by Grass Root BMW. While there was no entry fee money was collected to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers plan on holding the show again next year.

Curtis Jobe opens the door of Larry Haertling's 1958 BMW Isetta 300 at the Bikes on the Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 8, at Grass Roots BMW, 28 S. Spanish St., in Cape Girardeau. Approximately 50 vintage motorcycles, and numerous newer bikes, were on display at the show which is in its second year and sponsored by Grass Root BMW. While there was no entry fee money was collected to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers plan on holding the show again next year.

Greg, left, and Carol, right, Aldridge look over a vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle with their granddaughter Michaella Tomlinson, 16, at the Bikes on the River Vintage Motorcycle Show Saturday, June 8, at Grass Roots BMW, 28 S. Spanish St., in Cape Girardeau. Approximately 50 vintage motorcycles, and numerous newer bikes, were on display at the show which is in its second year and sponsored by Grass Root BMW. While there was no entry fee money was collected to be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Organizers plan on holding the show again next year.

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