Today I took the ol' B5 on TX FM335, 336, and 337, otherwise known as the Three Twisted Sisters. Some of the best Hill Country riding in this state, and some would say one of the finest rides in America.
The ride was great, but the highlight was stopping in at the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool TX. I figured it'd be the usual collection of Harleys, but the guy who owns the place is a old Aussie racer who collects and restores British bikes. There were about 50 bikes- BSA, Norton, Matchless, and a few others I've never even heard of. The gem for me was a beautifully restored Vincent Black Shadow. There were a few other Vincents, some Triumphs, and even a BMW R69S. A single 1914 Royal Enfield sat in the corner, partially restored but beautiful all the same.
The craziest part of the trip? The San Antonio British Car Owners club showed up about an hour after I arrived. So after I got my fill of the bikes, I ordered up a meat pie and took it to the parking lot, where I got to walk around and check out the Lotuses (Loti?), Bentleys, and even a Rolls Royce or two. Pretty sweet day.
If you're ever in TX, be sure to pop in to the museum. Well worth the $5 admission.
http://www.lonestarmotorcyclemuseum.com