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THE BALLAD OF OLD BETSY: 1966 HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE SPECIAL (2022)
Run Time: 6:05
Producer: Baikudokan Productions, Van Loom Films
A Film By: Greg O’Keefe
Writer: Greg O’Keefe, Clay Babb
Key Cast: Clay Babb, Betsy (1966 Harley Davidson Police Special)
FILM MAKERS
The video was produced, directed, and edited by Greg O’Keefe of Baikudo™ (Japanese for The Way of the Motorcycle™) Productions, with cinematography by Joel Van Loon of Van Loon Films. The music was created by David Borgeson of Brown Bag Luncheon. Greg, a university professor, spent a few years as a dedicated single dad since losing his wife to cancer in early 2020. He has recently remarried in 2023. He looks forward to creating more motorcycle videos and capturing thrilling action shots on the road. His daughter sometimes comes on shoots with him. Joel, a full-time at-home Dad, shares Greg’s passion for videography and also podcasts about fathers raising children in Japan. Additionally, he’s a talented jewelry designer.
SUMMARY
Who would have ever imagined finding one of life’s great loves in an old barn? That’s exactly where Clay Babb first encountered his one and only. When he discovered Old Betsy, she wasn’t the beauty she is today. Their journey began with a bumpy ride home, but from that moment on, their bond only grew stronger. Who says love can’t transform us? Clay has poured his heart into making Betsy run as smoothly as a dream. The years may have left their mark on her, but the dedication and passion Clay has shown in keeping her running are truly remarkable. This love shows no signs of fading anytime soon.
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Ole police H-D’s …. my first ride ever was on a similar bike in 65 in CA with my great uncle … a CHP at the time at the helm .
And yeah … that clinched it for me . .. specially when he put my hands on the controls … mind you he was still in control …. but damn it felt like I was doing the riding .
Not to mention the best H-D i ever had and the only one I regret selling was a former police bike … well … a bit different mind you … but an FXRP ….. the FXR’s beyond a doubt the best bikes the Motor Company ever made
Not to mention … hey Corrina … nice catch … a Yank in Nippon woking on ‘ mericun bikes … decent
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Watched it again … love it …. he’s the epitome of Big Sid Biberman’s wisdom ;
” Stock is a can of beans on a shelf ”
And finally another rider who’s on the same page as me … preferring to ride alone ( M/C’s or bikes ) than with a crowd . So damn … guess that makes he and I real El Solitarios ( lone wolves ) 😉
And ahh … poked around Baikudokan’s other offerings …. the Brough Superior one is definitely worth a watch .. or two