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Billy Joels Cycle collection Oyster Bay NY
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Billy Joels 75+ Motorcycle collection
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20th Century Cycles is open to the public with free admission
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Billy Joels antique Jaguar
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His Jaguar is registered, insured and ready to go for a drive
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Here I am visiting Billy Joels Cycle shop in my hometown Oyster Bay NY
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Motorcycles from all over the world
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His collection continues to grow
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.....And grow
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Original Sunoco gas pump
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His cycle collection grows to two tiers
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....And 3 tiers
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Unique art adorns his Cycle shop
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Beautiful antique pickup truck part of Billy Joels collection
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Cycles galore from all over the world
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All the motorcycles are registered, insured and on a trickle charge
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Billy Joel can arrive at any time and take any of his bikes out for a drive
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Beautiful exotic antique bar
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There is a full time crew of mechanics constantly tuning and maintaining all the motorcycles
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All the motorcycles are charged up, oil changed and ready to roll
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Great looking side car
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Another side car cycle
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Billy Joel takes his vintage Jaguar on his musical tours
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Jaguar is ready to go on a world wide tour
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Billy Joel in his shop
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Currently over 75+ cycles in his shop
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Billy Joel will take a bike for a ride in Oyster Bay and you can see him just riding around at any time
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Billy Joel riding one of his many bikes around town
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20th century Cycles Oyster Bay NY
Billy Joel - 20th Century Cycles - Part 1
Billy Joel - 20th Century Cycles - Part 2
Billy Joel - 20th Century Cycles - Part 3
Billy Joel & Brian Johnson take a tour of his shop.
Billy Joel & Brian Johnson You Shook Me All Night Long
Billy Joel - Piano Man
azmusclecar on Jan 2, 2023 said:
Nice work Mario, something a little bit off the cuff here. I was waiting to find the pic of you and Billy jamming on stage. Nice the admission is free, helps visitors make an easy choice especially with kids. I guess these are "Restobikes", like we have our Restomods. Best of two worlds. Good looks and reliability. Sort of reminds me of..........ME!!
Okay that's my first lie in 2023. Pressure is off. Whew........
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Mario on Jan 2, 2023 said:
Hi Rob, thought I'd try something different "out of the box" since we're into the new year with this post.
No you don't want me on a stage singing that's for sure! Not one of my best talents. I can clear a room quicker than anyone else!
Have a great year and see you on American Torque. Cheers! Mario
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azmusclecar on Jan 2, 2023 said:
But the bigger question is:
IS Billy Joel as impressed meeting you as you are him?
I can hear Billy now...........
MARIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally neet the man the video game is named after!!!!
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Mario on Jan 3, 2023 said:
That's not exactly right but he did ask where's Luigi my Brother!
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Mario on Jan 1, 2023 said:
In 2010, Billy Joel opened 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. Here they produce custom retro motorcycles and accessories.
20th Century Cycles is the culmination of Billy Joel’s love of motorcycles and his passion for motorcycle design. Since, in his opinion, he believes that vintage motorcycles look better and, since he also is aware that modern motorcycles tend to work better, all of the bikes in the collection have been transformed in one way or another into rideable, practical machines with a nod toward the past.
The shop, as it stands today, was born out of necessity: the need for space. As the collection grew it became apparent that in order to properly build, store and service the 75+ bikes in the collection a larger, more accommodating facility was needed. The perfect shop was found where they could do all of the things mentioned plus share the collection with the public in his hometown of Oyster Bay NY. Admission is Free. Enjoy! Mario
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