Winter MWMS Vendor Spaces are Sold Out!

We rented the entire 14,000 sq ft building at the Medina County Fairgrounds for the Winter MWMS this Saturday, February 22nd, 2014, and we are sold out at over 160 vendor spaces! Good news for attendees, bad news if you planned on getting a spot last minute. We DO have outdoor spaces available, 20' x 20' for $30, email will_stoner@live.com if you wish to reserve one of those spots. Free hot coffee for you if you do, you are going to need it!

Midwest Moto Swap Bike Show Classes & Info

There are 13 categories for the Bike Show at the Midwest Moto Swap. We have something for everyone, including:

American Vintage Stock
American Custom
American Modern Custom
British Vintage Stock
British Custom
Japanese Vintage Stock
Japanese Custom
European Vintage Stock
European Custom
Competition
Cafe Racer
Vintage Scooter / Minicycle
Best In Show


Vintage is designated as 1984 & earlier. Competition is for full race bikes (drag, flat track, GP, you get the idea), and the rest are pretty self explanatory. Each category is judged, and we have some awesome trophies for the winners. In addition to the above categories, we will have a Best of Show award chosen by the judges as a whole. It is FREE to enter your bike in the show with your paid $5 admission! There will be a bike show registration table from 9 a.m. - Noon, and awards will be announced at 3 p.m. Now get that bike spit-shined and ready to ride!

Around-The-World Doug Wothke To Attend The MWMS

Doug Wothke has been around the world on motorcycles four times. Unlike Ewan McGregor and some others, he wasn’t on brand-new, factory-backed machinery. His mounts were a 1948 Indian Chief, a Pan Head bobber, a Sportster converted to a dirt bike and a rigid Shovel Head. Doug got hooked on bikes as a teenager. His parents wouldn’t let him get a bike, so he did the natural thing: he bought an aging Hodaka and kept it in a friend’s garage. Mrs. Wothke couldn’t understand how her son could fall off his bicycle so many times…

Wothke caught the world-traveler bug when a friend who was a missionary in Hungary told him about several old American bikes for sale there. The disease festered until 2006 when Doug embarked on his first world circumnavigation on the ’48 Chief. The adventures continued on the other machines, but he says the toughest trip he ever undertook was traveling the Tran America Trail last summer. The Trans America Trail is a five thousand mile off-route from Tennessee to Oregon. In typical Wothke fashion, he tackled it on a Harley-Davidson Tour Glide.

Doug will be telling these tales and others, along with stunning photos at the Midwest Moto Swap Saturday, February 22^nd at the Medina County Fairgrounds. Check out Doug's website www.motosapiens.org to see tons of photos from all of his motorcycle trips!

More Raffle Donations From MWMS Supporters

Lots more cool parts and apparel rolling in from supporters of the Midwest Moto Swap, including Hippy Killer, Metro Racing and S&S Cycle! All of this great stuff is going to be raffled off throughout the day. We have tons of stuff we are going to give away, so get your butt off the couch and come out for the day on Saturday, February 22nd at the Medina County Fairgrounds!

Fabricator David Bird To Attend Winter Midwest Moto Swap

David Bird, respected welder and fabricator (also the on-screen talent in MIG Welding Fundamentals and TIG Welding Fundamentals, as well as being well-known as a maker of  hardtail frames) from Joplin, Missouri, via California and the school of hard knocks, will demonstrate TIG welding techniques, and offer free instruction throughout the day helping novices learn the basics and run their first weld beads. David is also happy to use his vast experience and knowledge to answer any questions about fabrication. 

Bird’s family moved to California when he was three. The move meant he grew up into the “Golden Age” of West Coast hot rodding. Bird learned the basics in high school and had his first welding job at age fifteen. He has since earned just about every welding certificate known to man. He’s also taught the craft in trade schools.

David’s affections are divided equally between motorcycles and cars. Along the line, he has worked with the Who’s-Who of the performance world including Carroll Smith, Swift Race Cars and Alvin Marcellus of the famed Marcellus & Borsch race team. Bird will also be checking out the Midwest Moto Swap for parts for an upcoming project.

Raffle Donations from MWMS Supporters

Friends and supporters have been sending in parts and apparel to raffle off during the next MWMS on Saturday, February 22nd. We have tons of great stuff we will be giving away for free throughout the day, some recent batches include the Haifley Bros., LC Fabrications and TC Bros. Choppers. Thanks guys!

Fall MWMS Video & Winter Midwest Moto Swap Date Announced!

Here is a video showing a bit of the Fall Midwest Moto Swap that took place October 19th, 2013 in case you missed out. Music by the talented Lowbrow employee Jim Dalakas, who also jammed on and off all day at the swap meet, providing some background music to treasure hunt by. Thanks to everyone who came out, each swap is getting better and better!

Come visit us at the Winter Midwest Moto Swap on Saturday, February 22nd! More details to follow soon, we have some exciting additions to really make this a can't-miss, all-day event. Coming up on Saturday, June 14th will be our Spring MWMS, stay tuned for more exciting news!

Fall Midwest Moto Swap Bike Show Winners Announced

Below is the listing of the winners of the Fall Midwest Moto Swap Bike Show:

Best in show: Ed Vanaman; 1965 BSA Lightning
American Vintage Stock: Dave Trusky; 1972 Harley-Davidson FLC
American Custom: Mike Schrickel/Chop Machine; 1975 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
American Modern Custom: Bob Vail; 1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster “Similaria”
British Custom: Ray Myers; 1967 Triumph “Boardtrackish”
Japanese Vintage Stock: James W. Twigg; 1983 Kawasaki GPZ 1100
Japanese Custom: Juan Feliciano; 1983 Yamaha XS650
European Stock: Karl Frye; 1956 ZID K-55
Café Racer: Devid Gerowitz; 1972 Honda CB750
Competition: Bill Hanks; 1972 Bultaco Sherpa S
Minicycles: John Bova/Johnny’s Vintage Motorcycle Co.; 1972 Kawasaki MT1

And we never listed the winners of the June show, which are:

Best in show: Mark Mederski;1963 Bultaco TSS 125
American Vintage Stock: Mark Fogarty; 1941 Indian 441
American Custom: Bob Millendle(sp?); 1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster
American Modern Custom: Dennis Williams; 1989 Harley-Davidson Sportster
British Custom: Laurie Stevens; 1965 Triumph Trophy
Japanese Vintage Stock: Tony Demarco; 1972 Kawasaki H2 Triple
JapaneseCustom: Dave cordial; 2001 Yamaha V Star
British Vintage Stock: Dave Goldman; 1967 Triumph Bonneville
European Vintage Stock: Jeff Borer; 1953 NSU Maxi
Competition: Arthur Romanelli; 2008 Harley-Davidson Nightster
Minicycles: Tim Richards; 1978 Yamaha GT80

Fall Midwest Moto Swap Bike Show Classes & Info

Above is a photo of one of the bike show trophies in-progress. We have 12 categories for the Bike Show at the Midwest Moto Swap taking place Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at the Medina County Fairgrounds. Click here to see a PDF of the following information and all rules. We have something for everyone, including:

American Vintage Stock
American Custom
American Modern Custom
British Vintage Stock
British Custom
Japanese Vintage Stock
Japanese Custom
European Vintage Stock
European Custom
Competition
Cafe Racer
Vintage Scooter / Minicycle

Vintage is designated as 1984 & earlier. Competition is for full race bikes (drag, flat track, GP, you get the idea), and the rest are pretty self explanatory. Each category is judged, and we have some awesome trophies and prizes. In addition to the above categories, we will have a Best of Show award chosen by the judges as a whole. It is FREE to enter your bike in the show with your paid $5 admission! There will be a bike show registration table from 10 a.m. - Noon, and awards will be announced by 4 p.m. Now get that bike spit-shined and ready to ride!

Come See Triumph Salt Flat Race Bikes

On display at the Fall Midwest Moto Swap will be our stable of Bonneville land speed racing bikes, including The Salt Ghost, Double Vision, Kyle's Triumph (no cool name?) and Poison Ivy. Many records set between these bikes, and we have old El Mirage and Bonneville trophies from The Salt Ghost to show off as well. All photos by Jon Glover, Glover's Garage.

Attention Potential Swap Meet Vendors: We are approaching capacity inside, with only 8 spots left, almost the entire building is full! We do have 29 outdoor 20' x 20' spots left, but we are filling up quick.  Click here for online application and payment, or here for more information and contact info for vending.