The seller calls this a U/ULH because the motor is from a U but it has ULH barrels that were bored .20 over. Either way, he’s had the three wheeled rig since 1969 and it’s claimed to run and handle perfectly after a ‘complete refurbishment’ 5 years ago. Hope you like red!
Petersen Museum Veteran – 1918 Harley Davidson 8-Valve Board Track Racer Replica
View Post1 of 17 – 1993 BMW R100R Battle of the Legends Racer
View PostSons of Anarchy Star – 1946 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Model E
Were you a big fan of Sons of Anarchy? Well, here’s your chance to acquire John Teller’s motorcycle, which was present for six season of the show. Besides, how often do you get to buy a motorcycle that has a die-cast toy replica?
First in the US – 1984 Honda VF500F Interceptor
View Post1970 Dunstall Norton Commando
View PostAudio Intermission – Handbuilt Podcast with Paul d’Orleans
As if Alan Stulberg and his cronies didn’t have enough to do with running Revival Cycles and the Handbuilt Show, they’ve started a podcast. Their first guest? Paul d’Orleans – aka The Vintagent or the guy whose last name no one can pronounce.
1914 Fabrique National (FN) Single
Gun enthusiasts will recognize FN as a Belgian manufacturer of a wide variety of guns – my favorite of which is probably the F2000 bullpup assault rifle. But between 1901 and 1967, they also made some motorcycles, including the world’s first four-cylinder bike, and the single you see here in front of you.
In Italy – 1939 Taurus G27
I really struggled to find more information on this bike, and I’ll be really impressed if one of you guys or gals knows more about the Taurus marque. At this point, all I’ve got is that it’s Italian and that a few years back, someone tried to update the marque to modern times with a custom based on a Royal …
In Germany – 1953 Triumph Speed Twin 5T Custom
Built by BERHAM Customs out of Berlin, Germany, this Speed Twin has been bobbed on the original frame and I think it looks pretty damn good. What do you think?
Music Intermission – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning by Richard Thompson
The lyrics (courtesy of Lyrics Mode) if you care to sing along: Said Red Molly to James that’s a fine motorbike A girl could feel special on any such like Said James to Red Molly, my hat’s off to you It’s a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952 And I’ve seen you at the corners and cafes it seems Red hair and …
1987 Suzuki GSX-R 1100
Here’s a nice example of one of the classic 80s sportbikes – Suzuki’s biggest Gixxer. It’s recently been gone through by a seller who’s owned over 10 examples of the model and he says this is the best he’s seen.
Dakar Competitors – 2013 and 2014 KTM 450 RRs
Team Rally Pan Am is “America’s premier motorcycle rally team,” and they’ve been competing for years all over the world. Last year their two riders (Ian Blythe and Scott Bright) placed 26th and 52nd in the Dakar Rally respectively, including a top 10 stage finish by Blythe – 8th place in stage 11. Now both those bikes are up for …
Sidecar Racer in Belgium – 1947 Moto Guzzi Dondolino
Built for privateers, the Dondolino (weirdly, this is Italian for ‘rocking chair’) featured a 498cc OHV single that produced 33 horsepower, good for a top speed of 110 miles per hour. Dry weight was a paltry 282 pounds. The Dondolino was actually introduced the previous year, and it immediately won the Swiss Grand Prix and Spanish Grand Prix, as well …
Video Intermission – A Politician Thanks You
Senator David Leyonhjelm represents New South Wales in Australia, and while you may not agree with all of his political views, I assume you’ll still appreciate this speech he presented in office last fall.