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Bought on Bike-urious – 1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport

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At the end of November, I featured a Moto Guzzi V7 Sport that had some very small issues. On the positive side, it had been with the current owner since 2000 and he kept detailed maintenance records. I called it a “nice rider”, and now it’s with Bike-urious reader Jeff O!

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Bought on Bike-urious – Never Started – 1970 Indian Velo 500

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Two years ago, I featured a very rare Indian Velo that had the distinction of never having been started. The sole photo that the seller supplied suggested that the bodywork had not been well preserved, but thanks to Bike-urious reader Tom W. it’s now a runner!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1985 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 MKIV

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It’s time for another round of my favorite posts to share: Bought on Bike-urious. This time we’ve got a Le Mans that was offered up by a very passionate Guzzi fan. Now it’s in the garage of reader Thierry R!

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Bought on Bike-urious – Project with Race History – 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750

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It’s time for another round of my favorite posts to share: Bought on Bike-urious. This time we’ve got a XR750 project that was extensively raced in the 70s and 80s. Now it’s in the garage of reader John B! Here’s John’s side of the story – based on this shot, it looks like this XR750 has found a good home… …

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Bought on Bike-urious – Unexpected Custom Ending Soon – 1986 Yamaha SDR200

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If one is good, two must be better, right? That must be what reader Jim A is thinking, as he’s snapped up two Yamaha SDR200s that we’ve featured here on Bike-urious this year.

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1993 Yamaha SRV250

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Congratulations to Bill Day, who bought the no-reserve SRV250 we featured a couple of months ago!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2005 Vyrus 50 C32T

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It’s been a few months, but this baby Vyrus has found a new home…at Iconic Motorbikes!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1955 Zündapp Suburbanette

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Last year, I was excited to share that reader Rudolf E. had acquired a Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler that was previously featured on Bike-urious. This time around, he’s picked up the Zündapp Suburbanette that Tim Huber shared at the beginning of the year!

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Bought on Bike-urious – Part II – 1999 Laverda 750S Carenata

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Back in 2016, David N shared his experience after buying a Laverda 750S Carenata that he found on Bike-urious. Three years later, he’s got an update for you!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2007 Aprilia Bol D’Or RSV1000R

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Back in December I featured a nice example of a rare Aprilia, and I just found out it went to reader George G!

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Bought on Bike-urious – BMW R100GSPD Custom

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Alright, the “Bought on Bike-urious” aspect is a bit of a stretch, but the bike is just so fantastic that I just have to share it. In July of 2017, I featured what I described as “one of the coolest airhead customs I’ve seen in a long time“. It started as a BMW R100GS Paris Dakar that the Canadian seller …

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1987 Yamaha SDR200

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I recently got an email from Jim A in Pennsylvania, who let me know that he just acquired a Yamaha SDR200 that was featured here on Bike-urious.

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1970 Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler

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Congratulations to reader Rudolf E, who bought a previously-featured Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler after it initially failed to meet reserve on eBay!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx – Part 2

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When you’re a world champion and you want to sho When you’re a world champion and you want to show off your stuff, why not create a museum that includes some memorabilia from your buddies, your heroes, and even a rival or two? Jorge Lorenzo tried it for himself – the #99 he wore in MotoGP inspired the name. ⁠⠀
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Vy and I encountered this museum while we were on a 2-up vacation through the Iberian Peninsula. Near the end of our trip, we stopped in the capital of Andorra and I was surprised to discover Jorge’s museum right across the street from our hotel. We had to check it out, right?⁠⠀
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1.) The entrance is on the first floor, where you’ll find a restaurant and bar. Ask to go to the museum and you’ll have to pay a small fee and then take some stairs to the second floor. ⁠⠀
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2.) The exhibit starts with some of Lorenzo’s MotoGP idols with basic stats and their riding suits.⁠⠀
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3.) All hail King Kenny. I had the chance to speak with him once for about 30 seconds – he spent the whole time telling me how much he liked Indian food.⁠⠀
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4.) Freddie Spencer’s iconic Arai.⁠⠀
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5.) It’s not a large building, but a dedicated MotoGP fan could easily spend 30-60 minutes here poring through all the details – this one photo is about a third of what’s on offer.⁠⠀
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6.) Jorge’s 2015 championship-winning bike was on display. A label on the glass states that this bike made 256 horsepower and weighed just 348 pounds.⁠⠀
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7.) He’s also got plenty of awards for winning Pole Position at individual races. It’s not clear from the angle, but each case is a mini-helmet.⁠⠀
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8. and 9.) One of my favorite sections was the different gear that Jorge has won over the years, especially because I’m a sucker for helmet designs.⁠⠀
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10.) My personal favorite was the “Astronaut”. Note how it says “GANA” in the NASA font – that’s Spanish for the verb “win.”⁠⠀
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Unfortunately, Jorge's museum closed in early 2019. But I hope you enjoyed this little photo gallery - link in bio for more from his ex-museum!⁠⠀

#andorra #jorgelorenzo #motogp
Many moons ago, @nathanmay and I took on the Iron Many moons ago, @nathanmay and I took on the Iron Butt Association's 50CC challenge - going from coast to coast in 50 hours! ⁠
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It took us a while, but thanks to the editing skills of @debfoster we've got ourselves a video from the adventure!⁠
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Link in bio for the full video and a multi-part written story of my ride out and the return challenge with Nathan...⁠
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#ironbutt #ironbuttassociation #kawasaki #kawasakih2
The @aprilia_americas Tuono 660 is finally here! ⁠⠀
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Can't say I'm in love with the styling as much as I was with the RS660 (and why did they get rid of Lava Red?!), but otherwise it looks like all the other stuff I love about the RS remains with the bonus of comfier ergos with the handlebar instead of clipons and a shorter final drive.⁠⠀
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Wonder how difficult it would be to swap the Tuono bars/triple tree onto a Lava Red RS660...⁠⠀
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Swipe to see some more photos of the new Tuono, then hit the link in bio for a reminder of my thoughts on the RS660.⁠⠀
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#aprilia #tuono660 #rs660
@bmwmotorrad's first production motorcycle (or veh @bmwmotorrad's first production motorcycle (or vehicle, for that matter) was the 1923 R32. Over the next three years, the Germans would go on to make 3,090 examples. How many are left today? Experts suggest 40, but no one really knows for sure. What is certain is how many Peter Nettesheim owns – eight, including #22 off the assembly line. Why is that significant? Because 1-21 don’t exist anymore.⁠⠀
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That’s right – Peter owns the oldest BMW in existence.⁠⠀
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He also happens to have an example of every single model from 1923 through 1970, plus a few "newer" ones, some cars, and an incredible taste for period tools and collectibles that perfectly match the bikes on display. Hell, there's even a "1946" BMW - the cookware in photo #3 as BMW wasn't allowed to make motorcycles that year!⁠⠀
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Swipe through for some highlights, then hit the link in bio for the full story on this incredible private collection of BMW's.⁠⠀
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@bmwmotorradusa⁠⠀
#makelifearide
On a tour of the northeast last year, I got the op On a tour of the northeast last year, I got the opportunity to check out @20thcenturycycles - here's a quick visual tour of that wonderful shop.⁠⠀
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Link in bio for the full story and why you should check it out for yourself!
Thanks to @mvagustausa for giving me some quality Thanks to @mvagustausa for giving me some quality time with the Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso. I've wanted to ride it for years (it was one of my top choices for the 50 hour coast to coast ride) and it was great to finally get the chance! ⁠⠀
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Review coming soon, but I had to get the requisite wheelie photo this weekend.  Nathan and I were pulled over on the side of the road trying to figure out framing for this shot, and someone in a Corvette stopped to check in on us. I started to give a thumbs up before I saw who the driver was.⁠⠀
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Turns out it was Jay Leno, but I had my helmet on so he didn't recognize me and took off once I gave him the all clear. I emailed him afterwards and he responded with the usual balance of humor and some much appreciated well wishes for @iconicmotorbikes...(swipe left). 
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Photo: @nathanmay
Every once in a while, I have the pleasure of shar Every once in a while, I have the pleasure of sharing a motorcycle for sale that raced in MotoGP, the top tier of street racing. But so far, they’ve always been been CRT (Claiming Rule Team) bikes, a weird minor league of sorts that was established in 2011. Typically when the factory bikes sell, it’s done privately through strong connections. But here’s an incredibly rare opportunity where an ex-MotoGP bike is being offered up to the public through eBay. 2002 brought out several dramatic changes in the highest level of GP racing – the premier class was renamed to MotoGP and they introduced new regulations which allowed 990cc four-stroke bikes to race alongside the 500cc two-strokes of the previous year. That motivated Ducati to join the following year, and they brought out the GP3 with Loris Capirossi and Troy Bayliss. According to the seller, this is the latter’s bike, and it’s “ready to parade” thanks to a “complete overhaul.”⁠⠀
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Troy ended up finishing sixth in the MotoGP championship that year. When combined with Loris’ fourth place finish, Ducati finished second overall in the manufacturers championship that year. This is the beginning of Ducati’s history in modern GP racing, and it’s said to be Troy’s #1 bike. It’s pretty much as good as it gets for a Ducati collector – good enough that I’m willing to break my rule about not featuring bikes without asking prices. The seller (a dealership in Italy) lists an asking price of $999,999 but they openly admit in the listing description that “of course it’s not the price listed” and they want to privately negotiate with potential buyers. I hate featuring bikes without a specific asking price, but something like this deserves an exception. Good luck!⁠⠀
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Link in bio for more details and photos on eBay.⁠⠀

@ducatiusa
Built by the Bobcat company of Wheeling, Illinois, Built by the Bobcat company of Wheeling, Illinois, this interesting scooter was designed to let people “play more golf, better golf, more relaxing golf.” Amusingly, in a period ad the mileage wasn’t referred to in mpg, but rather “72 holes per gallon.”⁠⠀
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It utilized a 4 hp four-stroke engine with an automatic clutch and pull start/electric start variants. The complete package weighs 165 pounds and has a center stand that automatically deploys when the rider gets off.⁠⠀
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The seller describes riding it as “interesting and not very difficult, once you ride it for a few minutes. Press the starter button on the side of the scooter and it comes to life. After a short warm up, you sit down on the scooter to retract the “landing gear” type center stand, which retracts when the rider sits on the scooter. Balance the bike while lifting one leg off of the ground, place it on the foot pedal, and depress it to begin moving. Brake is on the right side of the handlebar.”⁠⠀
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The sale includes a large reprint of a period advertisement with Bob Hope in Golf Digest, and he believes that the scooter for sale is the same one from the advertisement. Link in bio to find it on eBay in Chicago, Illinois!
Some personal favorites from a visit to Museo de l Some personal favorites from a visit to Museo de la Moto in Andorra!⁠⠀
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1. ⁠1909 Anzani. This was built by Alessandro Ambrogio Anzani as a pace bike for bicycle racers in velodromes and it features a 4-stroke V-Twin.⠀
2.⁠ 1949 Derny Cyclotandem, which uses a 98cc Zurcher 2-stroke engine. All Dernys of the time (whether for track or street) shared the design cue of a fuel tank underneath the handlebars.⠀
3.⁠ 1957 Motobecane Trials Replica with a 200cc engine. ⠀
4.⁠ Left: 1969 Solo, one of the first modern electric two-wheelers. It was designed to fold-up for pilots who wanted easy transportation once they arrived at a destination in their light aircraft. Right: 1977 Guai Bailen, one of the few motorcycles to be built in Andorra itself. ⠀
5. Honda MTX ski bike. The MT was sold in Europe and South Africa in 50cc, 80cc, 125cc, and 200cc versions, all of which were two-strokes. I believe this is a MTX200, though the museum did not have information on why it had been converted.⠀
6.⁠ OSSA Yankee 500 SS. After John Taylor’s American company Yankee went out of business in the 70s, OSSA was stuck with a newly-designed engine that no longer had a home. So OSSA built a roadster with Brembo brakes and plenty of orange/yellow touches.⠀
7.⁠ A custom BMW R90S, but there wasn't any information about it.⠀
8.⁠ Böhmerland was a Czechoslovakian firm that built bikes between ’24 and ’39. All of their bikes were of one ‘model’, but with wheelbase options from a 2 seat “Sport” model to the 4 seater “Lang Touren” (Long Touring). This is the 3 seater “Touren”. The 16 hp, 600cc single was used for all wheelbase lengths – this Touren was 8 feet long but the Lang Touren was 10.5, making it one of the longest motorcycles ever. Note the leading link forks, rear fuel tanks, and the wonderful design of the aluminum wheels.⠀
9.⁠ JJ Cobas 250. JJ Cobas was the brainchild of Antonio Cobas and Jacinto Moriana – the former was credited with developing the modern aluminum frame that would go on to dominate road bikes for years.⠀
10. ⁠In the parking lot was the R1250RS loaner we had from @bmwmotorradusa, along with a beautiful view of the Andorran valley we would be heading to next!⠀
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Here's an oddball for you - a custom mini with a H Here's an oddball for you - a custom mini with a Honda XR50 engine (BBR 88cc kit), a frame made out of 10mm aluminum plate, and a Hossack front suspension!⁠⠀
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The ‘steering was originally via cable but it turns out braided cables stretch so steering is now via scissor link.’ The seller originally built the motor with fuel injection but that proved “impractical” so he converted it to carbs. It’s also got 8″ wheels from a Honda Z50 with snowblower tires, as well as billet aluminum hubs with Avid BB7 mountain bicycle disc brakes.⁠⠀
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“It’s a hoot, but I have several variations on the chassis and just do not get everything ridden. Time to thin the herd.”⁠⠀
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Link in bio to find this Honda for sale on Craigslist for $3,200.
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