After realizing that the RM Monterey Auction was only featuring one bike this year (though I did think it was a cool one), I figured I owed you coverage of a more comprehensive auction. With that in mind, on July 27, 200 motorcycles are going up for auction at the Mecum Auction in Harrisburg, PA. In no particular order, here …
1972 Benelli Panther
Also known as the Cross 125 in the UK, the Benelli Panther was a small dual sport that shared many parts with other 70s small-displacement Benelli’s. This specific example (VIN: MC11743) runs great and looks okay, though it’s missing the speedo and right side cover. Find this Benelli Panther for sale in Nashua, New Hampshire with a BIN of $1,999 …
2014 RM Monterey Auction Preview
On August 15th, the RM Monterey Auction will take place at the Portola Hotel in (surprise) Monterey, California. I thought I’d check out some of the lots on offer and share my personal highlights with you. Then I realized that they’re only selling one bike, so my job got a lot easier. Thankfully, that one bike is very interesting…
Picture Intermission – “Secret” Motorcycle Museum in France
I had a day to kill in Paris, so naturally I was trying to find something to do with motorcycles. An internet search revealed something that was too far for me to see, but I thought you guys would enjoy it. Long story short, a gentleman named Christian Pelletier was driving on a rural road when he saw a sign …
Adventure Cycleworks
Let me paint you a picture. It’s 6:15pm and I’m on the way back down the Haul Road after reaching the top of Alaska. Stopping for the rare opportunity to fill up my gas tank, I noticed that my left fork seal is spurting out oil like blood from a carotid artery in any action movie. Alright, that might not …
Video Intermission – Ashley Fiolek
Think about every time you go riding and how you know it’s time to shift without looking at the tachometer because you can hear it. When you really know you’re bike, it’s the easiest way to ride. Hell, I put a Laser Hotcam on my K1200R just because I love the way it sounds. Now imagine you have to ride …
“Everything I Know About Management, I Learned from Motorcycling”
Those of you that have been reading this site for a while know that I’m a big fan of Frank Wu, the motorcycle-riding Dean of UC Hastings. Recently he wrote an interesting (if you’re into business) post on how motorcycling affects his behavior on management. Check it out here, and then remember why you love riding bikes! Plus you can …
Motorcycle Graveyard in Lockport, New York
Reader Aaron K. just sent over this wonderful article about a “motorcycle graveyard” rediscovered by David Cuff of Classic Cycles. The original article is summarized in an easier to digest article here on MessyNessyChic, but the key is just to go check out the photos. I know you guys love your classic bikes, so these photos will either make you …
REV’IT Urban Collection Preview at Beach Moto
I’m ashamed to confess that when I first heard about REV’IT, something about the name made me think it was a cheap in-house brand from a store like Cycle Gear. It wasn’t until I went on a group adventure camp/ride to Death Valley and I saw nearly 50% of the riders with REV’IT suits that I realized I had made …
A Canada-Only Offer – 30 Years of the Ninja
To celebrate the fact that I’ve crossed the Canadian border, I’m sharing something that only applies to my Canadian readers. 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of one of the best names in motorcycling history – the Kawasaki Ninja. To celebrate, Kawasaki of Canada is offering track events all year during which you’ll get a free “Ninja 30th Anniversary Limited Edition …
1974 Ducati 750 Sport
Post-Listing Update: This 750 Sport was pulled off of eBay with bidding up to $38,300, final sale price unknown. Alright, today is a Ducati day at Bike-urious. We start with a completely restored Ducati 750 Sport. It’s a one owner bike that sat for 36 years, and was then disassembled down to the frame and restored. The seller goes through …
Picture Intermission – 2014 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance
Jeff Z, creator of the site Moto Bellissima, was lucky enough to get out the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – A Festival of Speed and Style. Luckily for us motorcycle enthusiasts, he was able to snap several great photos, like these two: (both pictures from Moto Bellissima) Head on over to his blog post to see all of his photos from …
Aerostich T-Shirt Sale
Instead of featuring a bike for sale, this post is all about apparel. Aerostich has taken up plenty of my closet space with motorcycle gear, but they also have a great collection of motorcycle themed t-shirts. Some are funny, some are serious, but all of them are now 20% cheaper than usual. Click here to check out the inventory. My …
190 Miles – 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo
Post Sale Update: This CX TUrbo sold for $8,722 after 43 bids on eBay. The predecessor to the CX650T, the Honda CX500 Turbo was a confusing bike. One of the first of the Japanese turbo bikes, I’m still not sure why Honda wanted to use the CX500 as its’ turbo platform. According to Motorcycle Specs, the small cylinders required the …
2014 Quail Motorcycle Gathering Winners
The 6th Annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering was this past weekend, and while I wasn’t able to get out there myself, I thought you guys would want to see some of the results. If you’d like some coverage of the event itself, check out this article from Motorcycle.com. What I think you need to know? The event was hosted by Paul …