Differences between Vintage, Classic, and Antique Motorcycles

An experienced construction professional, Robert Yanik serves in sales and management for Organic Depot LLC in California. Outside of work, Robert Yanik has an interest in performance cars and motorcycles, both modern and vintage.

Older motorcycles, which include vintage models, tend to evoke a sense of nostalgia among enthusiasts. However, “vintage” is a broad classification that is sometimes used interchangeably with “classic” and “antique” to describe older motorcycles. 

Vintage bikes are typically defined as those built before 1982, or before 1975 in the case of motocross bikes. Similar dates are often used by vintage motorcycle shows as an entry requirement for bikes. 

“Classic” most often refers to bikes, even new ones, that maintain tradition style or design elements. However, a classic designation can also refer to bikes that are more than 25 or 30 years old. 

The antique classification carries a more formal definition. According to the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, an antique motorcycle is one that is more than 35 years old.

How a Paper Route Prepares Kids for Business Leadership

Robert Yanik, a sales and management professional working at Organic Depot, LLC, possesses more than three decades of experience in the construction industry. He has previously worked as a foreman for Baker Neal Construction and head of sales for a California-based construction company. During his youth, Robert Yanik also delivered papers seven days a week as a paperboy for Akron Beacon Journal.

One of the most basic lessons learned through working on a paper route is that adding value is sometimes more important than experience. When working as a paper delivery person, individuals may feel very conscious of their age, particularly when they are younger or newer than another kid on the job. As a result, they may overcompensate for their inexperience by being more friendly towards customers or landing papers right on the front porch. By going this extra mile, newer team members increase the value they add and can rapid increase their profits through additional tips.

Along this same line, paper delivery persons must learn how to handle money and interact with customers if they want to succeed. Many paper companies have their deliverers collect the necessary fees from customers. This practice not only gives individuals the chance to get feedback from their customers but also gives them the opportunity to manage finances. Paper deliverers must look at what they received from the customer and ensure that the paper company is receiving no more or less than their fair share.

Finally, having a paper route teaches kids to see the big picture and understand their role within it. While deliverers are responsible for delivering papers, they would not have any work if the printers, writers, and other people involved in producing the paper didn’t first complete their work. Those who recognize this are more capable of seeing an entire business as both a whole and its individual parts, a trait that is common among business leaders.