Dave Archives - H Touring Bikes

The Memory Booth serves as an engaging video recording experience, allowing visitors to capture their memories of Dave Myers while ‘riding’ a classic replica motorbike, adorned to resemble his cherished Hawaiian shirt.

Once inside, ‘riders’ can:

Mount a full-sized wooden Harley Davidson;
Experience being part of the Dave Day biker convoy through a blend of greenscreen technology, webcam interaction, and coding magic;
Press the whimsical ‘Say Cheese’ button (designed like cheese!) located on the bike’s handlebars to record their cherished memories of Dave Myers & Dave Day;
Enjoy viewing the videos outside the booth, which is decorated with quotes celebrating the beloved Hairy Biker alongside mini-Dave silhouettes and Hawaiian shirt designs. It’s a vibrant Hawaiian shirt come to life, featuring a colorful bike that mirrors a colorful personality.

This innovative Memory Booth was crafted by ArtFly in Ulverston, with technical and design expertise from Chris Dennett, along with painting and textile contributions by Jennie Dennett.

The Memory Booth will hit the road starting 31 May, with stops at:

Roa Island Boat Club on Saturday, 31 May, from 12 PM to 4 PM
Holiday Inn Express, Market Street, Barrow on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June from 10 AM to 2 PM
Barrow Town Hall on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 June from 10 AM to 3 PM

After the roadshow, the booth will be part of the “Dave – a Barrow lad” exhibition at the Dock Museum, where it will continue to provide a platform for visitors to share messages and memories.

The exhibition is set to run for an initial three months from 20 June to 5 October 2025, celebrating the life of the popular and vibrant TV personality with a collection of personal items from throughout his journey. Entry will be free, though donations are encouraged.

This thoughtfully curated exhibition will guide visitors through Dave’s life, showcasing his early days in Barrow and featuring highlights from shows like Strictly Come Dancing, culminating in his final ride.

The interactive Dave Dave installation created by ArtFly (Image: Barrow BID) The exhibition’s launch will align with the ‘Dave Day 2’ weekend on 21 and 22 June, during which thousands of bikers are anticipated to travel from London to Barrow as part of a series of events. More details about these events can be found at https://visitbarrow.org.uk/dave-day/

Charlotte Hawley, Collections and Exhibitions Manager for Westmorland and Furness Council, expressed excitement about taking the booth on the road, inviting the community to actively contribute to the exhibition by sharing personal stories, reflections, and cherished memories that honor the warmth, humor, and heart Dave brought to countless lives.

“This memory booth will be incorporated into the exhibition at the museum, and we are eager to collect community memories of Dave to create a lasting legacy for future generations. Collaborating with ArtFly, we utilize cutting-edge green screen technology and digital recordings. We extend our gratitude to the venues for their support and look forward to hearing your stories.”

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Interesting facts about the booth include:

The booth’s curtains are made from fabric inspired by his favorite shirt, generously donated by Liliana Myers to the Barrow Dock Museum.
The exterior of the booth is adorned with over 400 laser-cut wooden elements, each meticulously hand-painted with several layers of acrylic.
A group of Barrovian bikers had another Dave Day to create the video featured in the Booth. Dressed in their Hawaiian shirts on a sunny evening, they rode around Barrow with a GoPro to capture a reversed video, allowing people to ‘appear’ in the convoy.

The booth’s curtains feature fabric inspired by his favorite shirt, generously donated by Liliana Myers to the Barrow Dock Museum (Image: The Dock Museum) The wooden Harley was discovered on eBay through an intriguing seller – Postscript Antiques in London, specialists in ventriloquist figures, waxworks, and taxidermy. The bike shared the shop’s space with a waxwork of Eric Morecambe and puppets representing Tony Blair, George Bush, and Prince Harry!

The precise origin of the wooden bike remains uncertain, as Postscript procured it from another antique dealer but was informed it had been a prop in a garage. Although it required significant sanding and filling after years of exposure, it was clearly crafted with care, featuring individually carved pieces, including the large wooden wheel arches, engraved with the marks of meticulous chiseling.

Few individuals embody the resilience of the human spirit like Dave Barr, who, despite being a double amputee, traveled around the world on various Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Dave Barr, Hall of Famer Inductee, Has Passed Away — *Dave Barr, a revered member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, passed away on Thursday, November 7. (Photo: American Motorcyclist Association)*

Barr stands out as one of the premier long-distance motorcyclists, authoring several books chronicling his adventures and earning two Guinness World Records for his remarkable journeys. Unfortunately, on November 7, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer passed away at the age of 72.

Born in 1952 in Los Angeles, California, Barr was the foster son of Guy and Lucille Barr, both of whom contributed to the U.S. military efforts during World War II. Following in his foster father’s footsteps, he served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and later fought for the South African Army in Angola in the early 1980s.

During his military service in Vietnam and Angola, Barr embarked on his inaugural cross-country motorcycle journey using a 1961 Harley-Davidson Panhead. He then acquired a 1972 Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide for subsequent travels.

While stationed in Angola, Barr experienced a life-changing injury that led to the amputation of both his legs. Although his military career was curtailed after this incident, his extraordinary journey as a motorcyclist was just beginning.

*Barr’s book “Riding the Edge” details his global journey on a 1972 Harley Davidson, following the loss of both legs due to an anti-tank mine explosion in Angola in 1981. (Photo: Amazon)*

Returning to the U.S. in 1982, Barr modified his Super Glide to facilitate the use of prosthetics and pursued his goal of traveling the world, aiming to visit some of the most extreme terrains on two wheels.

From that point forward, Barr completed extensive journeys across Africa, Europe, Australia, and South America. He also ventured into some of the world’s most difficult landscapes, such as the Chilean Andes, the Australian Outback, the Arctic Circle, and the Sahara Desert, alongside many other breathtaking locales.

His incredible expeditions were immortalized in several books, including Riding The Edge and Riding The Ice.

In recognition of his remarkable achievements in motorcycling, Barr was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000.

The AMA and PSB offer their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dave Barr.