This impressive specimen is claimed to be an all original (except for the speedo), 47 year old Electra Glide that’s never had an accident or been down. Everything runs well – it was taken on a 800 mile ride last year with no problems. The bike has 38,000 miles and it has sat for 3 months. Find it for sale …
1993 Yamaha GTS1000 with Sidecar
View Post1993 BMW R100GSPD
One of my favorite modern BMWs, the R100GSPD is all business. This example (VIN: WB1047907l6134111) has 75,000 miles and comes with some quality upgrades, like an aftermarket charging system and diode board, PIAA lights, Jesse luggage, Ohlins rear shock, Progressive fork springs, and more. The mileage isn’t low, but this bike could easily got another 75k without a major issue …
1977 Honda Goldwing Custom
View Post27 Miles – 1974 Suzuki GT250
An evolution of the T250, the Suzuki GT250 got fake air scoops in the sidecovers and a “Ram Air” cylinder head that was supposed to force cold air to the back of the cylinder. Some people felt both features were equally effective, though others though the Ram Air provided actual benefits.
1967 Triumph Mountain Cub
In 1953, Triumph introduced a learner bike called the Cub – the idea was that if a rider got started on a Triumph, they’d be more likely to stay with the brand through their riding career. 10 years later, a Trials Cub and Sports Cub were introduced. Management at Johnson Motors (the West Coast Triumph distributor) asked to combine the …
Nicest I’ve Seen – 1970 BSA 441 Victor
In the early 60’s, BSA’s race team was developing a large single in the hopes of winning the 500cc world motocross championship. A 441cc engine ended up being the ticket, which helped BSA capture the 500cc championship in ’64 and ’65. The following year, the company released the BSA 441 Victor Special to the public.
1977 Moto Guzzi LeMans Mk 1
Post Sale Update: This LeMans sold for $13,750 after 8 bids on eBay. Arguably the successor to the V7 Sport, the Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans was named after the famous race in France. Guzzi took a modified version of the 850T engine and wrapped it in interesting styling that has led to it becoming a cult classic.
Video Intermission – Jay Leno and the Ronin 47
A while back, I featured Ronin Motorworks and their fascinating motorcycle. Now, Leno’s got one for his YouTube channel for you to appreciate: This bike-uriousity brought to you by George G!
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo
This is #2,633 of the 2,833 CX500 Turbos ever made, and it impressively comes with all of the original goodies – the owners manual, air pressure gauge, tool kit, and even the original bike cover. Oh yeah, and it has just 15,925 miles.
1957 Ariel HS
View Post1973 Kenny Dreer Norton VR880
View PostIraq War Vet – 1999 Kawasaki KLR650
Kawasaki’s trademark green has been around for decades – they even identify their MX racing effort as Team Green. But today, we have a Kawi that works for a different green…the US Marine Corps.
Rusty Bolt Garage – 1968 Yamaha AS1C
Built by Rusty Bolt Garage, this is a restored example of a tiny street scrambler that introduced Yammie’s ‘boost ports’, which helped power and torque due to an impressive increase in scavenging of the engine.
1981 Kawasaki AR80
Post Sale Update: This AR80 sold for $2,040 after 22 bids on eBay. Adorned in a repainted designed to emulate the original Firecracker Red, this little Kawi AR80 is a little two-stroker with style. Maybe not good style, but it’s got something. The 78cc engine produced about 10 horsepower, though this example ‘may’ have a big bore kit. This bike …