Cheyenne Bodie, Rickman, and Mungie!

I recently received this nice note from my good friend Carl in Missouri, with interesting inputs about Clint Walker’s Rickman motorcycle and the Dave Mungenast Museum…

Hi Joe,

Clint Walker (the actor from the TV series “Cheyenne”) was in England filming the movie “The Dirty Dozen.”

While there he noticed and appreciated the work of the road racing Rickman frames.  He ordered one made in the style of the California desert sleds and powered by the famous Matchless 800cc Typhoon motor.  

As you can see it is a perfect example of a “Hot” sled.

We’re proud to have it on display in the Dave Mungenast Museum here in St. Louis, where we also love the custom creations from Steve and CSC. 

Carl

Hey, thanks very much, Carl.   I don’t have to tell you just how cool the Mungenast Classic Cars and Motorcycles Museum is, and as a point of reference I found this very cool article in Motorcycle Classics magazine featuring this wonderful spot.   Next time I’m out your way we’ll have to visit it together! 

Folks, if you’ve never been to the Mungenast Museum, it’s a “must see” item the next time you’re in St. Louis.  Dave Mungenast was one of the all time motorcycle greats, and the museum is his way of sharing his passion with the world.  The book about his life is absolutely outstanding, and I strongly urge you to buy it.  It’s a great read!