Southern California’s Kolor Me Kustoms pushed the limits of chopper design with the 1980 Hondamonium. This motorcycle is a star in its own right, with ornate baroque pinstriping, a crushed velvet seat, and a Rayjay turbo CB750 engine. Construction of this motorcycle was nearly $10,000, making it one of the most expensive choppers of its day. A real showgirl, Hondamonium, graced the cover of the May 1981 edition of Street Chopper Magazine.

The restoration department restored the neck, rebuilt the motor, repainted the frame, and replated the chrome.

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Welcome to Choppertown! This week we're cruising through chopper history starting with one of the world's most famous choppers, Easy Rider.

This star-spangled motorcycle is a replica of the original bike believed to be destroyed at the end of the film's production.

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Two of the museum's most unique features are the bridges that overlook the track and the central elevator.
While not part of the initial design, the bridges have become a fan-favorite of visitors and members to witness on-track action as well as the waterfalls and infield garden.

The one-of-a-kind elevator was custom-built with glass on all sides and is capable of lifting 12.5 tons. Every vehicle in the museum is moved via this elevator. It has an Arrows racecar on top and is flanked by four towers of motorcycles. It is one of the most unique ways to view the museum's collection.

This week, bring your family and friends to the museum this week to share the awe of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Please note, we are closed on
Thanksgiving day.

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In 1998, 21 motorcycles from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum collection traveled to New York for The Guggenheim's Art of the Motorcycle exhibition. This experience influenced the museum's interior design. The building's floors resemble the winding paths of a parking deck. From any point in the museum, other areas are visible allowing visitors to pinpoint their next destination. Other unique features include the museum's rear entirely made of glass allowing natural light to glisten on the displays. As sunlight moves throughout the day, the ambiance of the museum changes. Light is reflected off the white walls and different colors such as blues in the morning and gold in the afternoon shimmer on the motorcycles.

Gather your friends and family to come and see for yourselves!

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After 13 years in Southside, Birmingham, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum closed shop as construction began on its new home. After two years of construction, the new facility finally opened to the public on September 19, 2003. With five floors and 224,000 sq ft of space, this facility is a drastic upgrade from the collection's original, humble home.
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