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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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A friend of mine just upgraded from a Honda something, to a new 2013 HD Street Bob. He mentioned a ride over to Birmingham, AL to check out the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. After viewing their website: http://barbermuseum.org/ it sounds like a grand idea. I would appreciate input from any HDF members who may have already been there and/or those who would like to go soon.

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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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Yes it is well worth the trip. You will not be disappointed.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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Definitely worth going to see.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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I've visited the old place in downtown Burlington, Al. (now closed) and the new place Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum near Leads, Al. (Burlington, Al) a buncha times.

Like the other posts said, Well worth the trip. My buddy and I are gonna visit there soon. He has never been there.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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A MUST SEE.
A real treasure.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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If you are ever in the NYC area (about 60 miles north), check out this place. They have an Indian display that is second to none.

http://www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org/
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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The Barber Museum is AWESOME! Great bunch of Lotus too. About the only reason to go to Mississippi.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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I've been to the Barber Museum several years ago. Well worth the trip. Plan to spend some time there in order to really enjoy it.
 
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It's a wonderful place, even my 3 daughters in their 20s who are not into motorcycles enjoyed it without moaning once that they were bored, and we were there for 4 hours. I want to go back some day.
 
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The Barber is simply fantastic, don't miss it.
 
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