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My wife and I are planning on visiting her family in Stevenage and also in Ireland, hope to buy one or more of you a pint later this year and depending on my health, possibly doing a track day where I hope as many of you will join me as geographically possable! Also, if anyone is going to be in America, New England area next year(I dont recommend it) but please let me know. I currently have 2 Ducatis so a track day is not out of the question. There are 2 great tracks 30 mins from my house and a total of 8 tracks within 3 hours travel. I have been to all but 3 of them
Why don't you recommend it. I did a road trip last year and really enjoyed it
 
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I recognise that!, its "Uematsu" in Hachioji, Tokyo,

'Man behind counter san' advised most of the bikes were reimported into Japan from either the USA or, surprisingly, Germany.

Really was like walking into a bike shop in the late 70's.

Marvellous!
Something like the place I visited today , DK Motorcycles, Newcastle-upon-Lyme
 

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Something like the place I visited today , DK Motorcycles, Newcastle-upon-Lyme
Errrrrr,

Nothing like DK Motorcycles, unfortunately....(see uematsu.co.jp for more details of current stock)

That said, DK Motorcycles is a great way to spend an afternoon if you're passing by, especially the 'barn find USA' section containing bikes that may need a bit more than 'A weekend's work' before setting out...
 
In the 1920s, renowned ex-lawman Wyatt Earp was photographed in his desert camp at the Happy Days gold mine, located across the river from Parker, Arizona.

At this point in his life, Earp had retired from his famous career as a lawman and gunfighter, which included his involvement in the legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.

The image captures a quieter, more reflective moment in the life of a man who had become a larger-than-life figure in American history.

Earp had spent years seeking out new ventures, including mining, after his time in law enforcement. The Happy Days gold mine, in the heart of the Arizona desert, became one of these ventures.

Though he was no longer in the public eye, Earp's legacy continued to grow, and stories of his exploits were still circulating across the American West. The desert landscape, rugged and stark, contrasts with the image of the lawman-turned-miner, emphasizing the harsh realities of frontier life and the quest for fortune in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The photograph of Earp in the 1920s shows him in a contemplative state, far removed from the chaotic and dangerous life he once led. In this quiet desert camp, Earp seemed to find a moment of peace, reflecting the transitions many Old West figures faced as they adapted to the changing times of the American frontier.

The image stands as a powerful reminder of Wyatt Earp's complex legacy, from lawman to adventurer, and his place in the enduring myths of the American West.

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