Did Cas Vanderwoude’s excellent history of the Yamaha XT500 get you interested in one? Here’s a well-preserved original example from 1980, the first year with electronic ignition.
Dunstall Kit – 1974 Norton Commando 850
By the 1970s, Paul Dunstall’s business had grown to the point that he was shipping entire bikes directly to dealers in the US, in addition to producing kits for specific models. Though by this point in his career he nearly had a 50/50 split of output between Honda and Norton, he’s much more famous for his work with the latter. …
1954 Harley Davidson Panhead Board Tracker
7-23-16 Update: 3 months later and this beautiful Panhead is back up for sale – this time with a BIN of $25,000 or best offer. Find it for sale here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This board tracker did not meet reserve with 21 bids up to $15,100. Built by Rick Krost of U.S. Choppers, this custom Harley is inspired by …
Video Intermission – Jay Leno Drives a Sidecar
View Post8.7 Gallon Tank – 1985 BMW K100RS
At first glance, I thought this was one of the ugliest tanks to ever grace a BMW motorcycle. Closer inspection leaves me with the sentiment that the shape of the Ray Randolph aluminum fuel tank isn’t all that bad, it’s just the badge placement that gives me pause. Still, this K100RS features a 8.7 gallon fuel tank that’ll get you …
1968 Italjet 50cc Projects
Here’s a couple of small Italjet projects that are ready to be turned into beautiful little Italian runners. We’ve got a Mustang and a Deluxe, and the seller claims they were imported as a pair into the US to display in motorcycle shows and as press loaners for magazine articles.
1980 Yamaha Pocke
7-22-16 Update: Over a year later, the seller of this Pocke has taken a clue from commenter yrrah and reduced the opening bid – but will it be enough? Find it in Calexico, California with an unmet opening bid of $1,800 here on eBay. I’ve never heard of the Pocke, which this seller claims is hard to find outside of …
Guess That Bike – Prototype Edition
Here’s the cockpit of a prototype that obviously never made it to production. Can you tell what it is?
Bikers Helping Bikers – Eddie Braun Wants to Jump the Snake River
On September 17th, 2016, stuntman Eddie Braun will attempt what Evel Knievel could not achieve – the famous jump of the Snake River Canyon. He’s self-funded the project for the last three years, including building the rocket, securing land on both sides of the canyon, and he’s been making a documentary from the beginning. However he could use $150k to …
Ex-Nick Ienatsch – 1984 Bimota KB3
7-21-16 Update: This nifty KB3 is back up for sale with a lower BIN. Find it with bidding up to $10,700 here on eBay. Post Listing Update: Despite 27 bids on eBay up to $12,351, this KB3 did not meet reserve. As if a Bimota KB3 wasn’t rare enough, this example has been impressively upgraded and spent some time under …
99 Point Restoration – 1972 Hodaka Ace 100B+
Post Sale Update: This Ace sold for a hefty $5,300 after 15 bids on eBay. Here’s a 100B+ model of Hodaka’s well-loved Ace enduro. This example has just been restored and it was given a score of 99 points (and a First Junior Award) at the AMCA Lucas National at Barber.
Two-Fer – Honda Motocompo Scooters
What’s better than one Motocompo? Two Motocompos! What’s better than two Motocompos? Two Motocompons in a Subaru 360 van! Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the van is up for sale so you’ll just have to settle for two rare scoots.
More of Doc’s Crazy Customs – BSA and Indian
View Post1987 Cagiva Alazzurra SS 650
Post Listing Update: Despite 16 bids up to $2,137.21, this Alazzurra did not meet reserve. It eventually went to reader George G for an undisclosed price. In 1985, Cagiva was the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in Italy – though they were primarily moving small street bikes and mopeds. That year, they acquired Ducati to increase their presence in the big bike …
Impressive Survivor – 1972 Honda CL70
The seller says this is a ‘museum quality’ CL70 – which is technically true as it’s a two owner bike, one owner of which was a local Honda museum. It’s in truly impressive original condition but the bike needs a new owner.