Based on an Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson Sprint 350, this road racer is proudly wearing an orange and black paint scheme to represent the bar and shield. Harley actually made CRTT racing frames for the Sprint, and this features one of the 50 examples made in 1971.
AMA National 250 Winner – 1998 Yamaha TZ250
View Post87 Miles – 1974 MZ TS150
If you want a city commuter that will really stand out from the crowd, consider this piece of East German history. TS stood for Telescopic Fork and Swingarm, letting you know that this bike was fully suspended. MZ offered the TS line in a few displacements – this was the medium sized 150. Somehow, this little bike has just 87 …
Rotax Power – 1988 Harris Matchless G80
View PostWell Modded – 2000 Suzuki DRZ400E
A street legal dual sport, this DRZ400E (E for electric start) has been well modified for a nice combination of power and suspension at a reasonable price.
Sleeper Scooter – 1999 Italjet Formula 125
At first glance, you might think this scooter was only good for quick runs to a coffee shop at 25 miles per hour. But thanks to a 2 stroke 125cc engine, this Italjet Formula can get you up to an indicated 85! The seller says he’s never seen another example of this model in the US, and I haven’t either. …
Gift Intermission – LEGO Technic BMW R1200GSA
If your new GS Adventure will be put away for the winter soon, here’s something that might cheer you up – a LEGO Technic model of your bike! Good news: It’s LEGO and BMW. What else could you want? Bad news: It won’t be cheap, and it’s not available until after January 1st.
34 Bikes – Cushman Collection
Some Cushman nut has accumulated 34 scooters spanning 56 years of the company’s history. You’ll also get thousands of extra parts, boxes of original literature, and signs up to 8 feet long. Now he wants to get rid of it all in one fell swoop. Feel like starting a Cushman museum?
“Light Custom” – 1952 Vincent Rapide
The seller of this Rapide says the bike has been given a “light custom treatment with smart usable upgrades” that also happen to make it look like a Black Shadow. In his or her mind, it’s for someone that wants the Black Shadow look without Black Shadow prices. Do you agree?
Video Intermission – A Day in the 70s
Nathan and I got our hands on a Honda CB1100 and a Triumph Bonneville so we decided to take a quick trip back in time and explore some spots that were popular in Southern California back in the 70s.
Video Intermission – A Sneak Preview of Moto Talbott
When I went up to Carmel this summer for the Quail Motorcycle Gathering, I had the pleasure of meeting Robb Talbott. Robb has been quite successful in multiple ventures over the years, but the reason I’m featuring him today is because he just opened up an amazing motorcycle museum that you need to check out. Before the museum opened, Robb …
Video Intermission – Crank Replacement in 5 Minutes
Alright, it’s only 5 minutes thanks to the wonders of time-lapse video, but here’s an interesting video of a mechanic replacing a crankshaft in a Honda CB300.
1959 Norton Dominator Deluxe
11-6-16 Update: Bob K notes that this Deluxe is back up for sale, but which a significant discount. Find it from the same seller here on Craigslist in Issaquah, Washington for $8,995. The Norton Dominator (what a great name) was released in 1949 it was the basis for the next 3 decades of Norton twins. It was conceived to challenge …
One Owner – 2000 KTM Duke II
One of the first semi-popular supermotos in the US, the KTM Duke II was a revelation for the lucky few that got to enjoy it. Lots of sportbike riders looked down upon a bike with “just” 50 horsepower, but the comfortable ergonomics and light weight made this an excellent hooligan bike. Get used to riding with the front wheel off …
1956 BSA Golden Flash
The BSA Golden Flash (A-10) came to life in 1949 in direct response to Triumph’s 6T, and the horsepower race was on in the British motorcycle industry. The A-10 used more advanced metallurgy in motor construction and was considered the superior motor at the time. By 1954 the Golden Flash variant had a swing arm suspension and improved transmission and …