Randakk’s Cycle Shakk has another supercharged Goldwing in the works, so here’s your chance to snap it up before someone else does.
Restored – 1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000SZ
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View Post2 of 347 – Pulse Litestar Autocycle
Built by the Owosso Motor Car Company, the Pulse was produced under a few different names, all of which were considered GCRVs – Ground Cruising Recreational Vehicles. With a fiberglass body designed to look like a plane and a rear-mounted motorcycle engine, the Pulse (also known as the Litestar) was a 2-seater was considered by the DMV to be motorcycles. …
1984 Honda Gyro S
Introduced in 1982, the Gyro series of scoots are three-wheelers (one in the front, two in the back) where the body is able to lean up to 40 degrees compared to the rear axle! GYRO is actually an acronym, which stands for “Great Your Recreation Original”. Well, the translation’s not great, but you get the idea. The initial designs were …
1950s Moto Beta XTR
Just like that, this XTR is gone – unclear if it sold or if it was pulled off the market. Americans may know Beta because we can occasionally get some of their cool enduros out here. But 50 years ago, they sold a complete range of smaller dual-sports and street bikes, like this 100cc XTR scrambler.
Toy Intermission – Scare Cycles
View PostDeus Build Off Winner – 1980 Honda CM400T
10-30 Update: This delightfully crazy Bosozoku-style bike is back for sale, but it’s ending soon. Hurry if you’re interested – find it it with bidding up to $255 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $3,000 here on eBay. Bidding got up to $755 but it did not meet reserve, it has since sold privately. Remember the …
1975 Honda GL1000 Cafe Racer
The seller of this custom ‘wing (an ex-F22 Raptor mechanic) says he/she spent about 3 years “restoring, modifying, and resurrecting this Goldwing from the grave.” How do you think it turned out?
Collectible TV – Honda Sony Watchman
Let’s mix it up with a nifty collectible that’ll pair perfectly with your classic Honda. In 1985, Honda motorcycles tried a national Open House to show off their new lineup of motorcycles and 3/4 wheel ATVs. They also had a $2 million giveaway, which included Sony Watchmans branded with “Honda / Follow the Leader”.
1958 BSA Golden Flash
Despite the name, the Golden Flash (named for the “Polychromatic Golden Beige” scheme) was only available in black for home-market British customers. Thankfully, this export model has no such problem.
In Croatia – 1971 Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone Racer
You’ve got to love race bikes that started off as unexpected platforms. A military-spec “New Falcon” is a good start.
Needs Some Work – 1950 Monet & Goyon S3GD
A French manufacturer from 1917 to 1959, Monet & Goyon started by building carriages for disabled WWI vets. They built their first motorcycle in 1922, and they enjoyed some racing success in the Bol D’or. Here’s an example of the 100cc S3GD that will need some work.
Motorcycle Classics Feature – 1974 BMW R90/6 Custom
In 2013, Motorcycle Classics and Dairyland Insurance teamed up for the “Race to Rebuild Sweepstakes“, where they customized a BMW R90/6 with a whole bunch of goodies and then gave it away to a lucky man…who’s now selling the custom.
1960s Ice Skeeter Model 100
Allow me to momentarily turn into “Ice Vehicle-urious” – that name does not work at all. Built between 1960 and 1964 by Northern Manufacturing Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio, the Ice Skeeter was marketed as a ‘brand new winter sport’ that let you ‘skim over ice and packed snow.’