BIKE OF THE MONTH


February 2010 Bike of the Month
Bike of the Month Mike Jongblood and his 1963 Velocette Venom Clubman

Make: Velocette
Model: Venom Clubman
Country of Origin: England
Engine: 500cc Single
Transmission: 4 speed
Year: 1963
Owner: Mike Jongblood


1963 Velocette Venom Clubman

Congratulations to Mike Jongblood for winning Bike of the Month with his 1963 Velocette Venon Clubman. Mike has been a member of this group since it's inception. To many of us he's Mr. Velocette.

This Venom Clubman was bought new by Phil Shwartz. Phil put 30,000 miles on it during the first 30 years of it's life. Phil passed away in the mid 90's and willed the bike to Mike. Mike went through the entire bike to get into perfect riding condition.

Originally the bike had a factory Avon fairing, which Mike removed after a run-in with a dog.

World Record Holder
According to Mike, the Vellocette 500cc Single currently holds the record for averaging 100 mph for a 24 hour period set with this model in 1963.

See all the pictures in our February Gallery. Thank you Mike for bringing it to the meet.

The Bike of the Month contest is held monthly at the Vintage Bike OC meet. Qualifying motorcycles must be 30 years old or older. Former Bike of the Month winning bikes are not eligible to win again. Anyone attending the meet is eligible to enter a qualifying bike in the contest and vote for their favorite bike. The winning bike is chosen by a popular vote and is featured on the Home page for one month and in this feature article. The Bike of the Month articles are permanent content on the site.

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