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World’s smallest motorcycle Museum to open in Dorrigo

27 Mar, 2007 10:49 AM
Motorcycle riders, travellers, visitors one and all, are invited to The Plateau Café on Hickory Street, Dorrigo, a.k.a. Juans' - Café del Fuego (Café of Fire) to visit and see a new wonder in the world of motorcycling. At 11am on Saturday, April 7 Mayor Mark Troy will officially open what is claimed to be The Worlds Smallest Motorcycle Museum. It is likely that Classic and Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts from Grafton, Inverell, Armidale, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey and Port Macquarie will be attending the opening ceremony. The Museum: The Plateau Café has been a regular two-wheel stop at the top of Dorrigo Mountain for many years. Owner of the business Mr Juan Godoy is a warm-hearted host with a strong passion for the two-wheeled mode of transport. He rides his bike almost daily in a region seemingly made for great motorcycling. Juan also shows his passion for bikes in his café with almost 100 photos and posters adorning the walls. Plus, the front of the shop features what is thought to be The Worlds Smallest Motorcycle Museum. As well as odd bits and pieces of motorcycle design and engineering in the shop, there is a fully restored 1942 WLA and sidecar residing just inside the front door. Owned by Mr Brian Baff, this machine was restored by the late Australian racing legend, Bill Avard, known in Australia and throughout Papua New Guinea as a specialist in creative engineering, especially when using Harley Davidson engines. In the 1930s Bill Avard was a champion in midget car racing in Sydney with a car powered by a Harley Davidson engine. He was the first man in Australia to reach 100 miles per hour (160kph) in a car powered by a Harley Davidson engine. On a stand opposite the WLA is the museums feature machine. The first to be displayed is a classic 1967 Triumph Triton. Owned by Derek Firman and set up as a café racer, this immaculate, beautifully built and maintained machine is fully worked and ready for the road. Well worth a look! The display will change bi-monthly featuring a string of rare and immaculately restored motorcycles. Enthusiasts and motorcycle restoration clubs from around the region will supply these bikes. To protect these valuable machines from theft, security at the café has been increased with 24-hour digital camera surveillance installed throughout the café. "I didn't really want security cameras but out of respect to the owners of these incredibly beautiful bikes, had to do it." Mr Godoy said. As well as the usual fast food café menu, Juan will be creating a special menu of Motorcycle Tucker to accent the theme of his café. Juan says: "Be sure to sign the visitors' book beside the fireplace when you're here." Enquiries regarding the museum and this event should go to Juan Godoy - 66 572 202.

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Juan Godoy is the owner of the Plateau Cafe, also known as the Cafe del Fuego.
Juan Godoy is the owner of the Plateau Cafe, also known as the Cafe del Fuego.

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