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.
More of Doc’s Crazy Customs – BSA and Indian
View Post1957 Allstate Jetsweep with Sidecar
A rebadged Cushman 722 Pacemaker, the Allstate Jetsweep was sold by Sears. Offered between 1957 and 1960, this Jetsweep has a 5 horsepower Husky motor and an adorable aftermarket sidecar.
9 Miles – 1994 Harley-Davidson FXRP
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this FXRP sold for $10,600. For the last 22 years, this Police Glide has been stored in a temperature controlled warehouse in a crate. It’s in beautiful condition with just nine miles on the odometer.
2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200X
By 2007 in the US, Harley Davidson pretty much dominated the cruiser market, and had a large share of the long-distance touring market as well. The XR1200 was an attempt by Harley Davidson to draw more riders of a slightly different (racier?) demographic into the Harley fold. It capitalized on the reputation and image of the venerable XR750, the mainstay …
Knucklehead Hillclimber – 1936 Harley-Davidson EL
Post Sale Update: This hillclimbing EL sold for $18,000 after 26 bids on eBay. 1936 was the first year of Harley’s famous Knucklehead engine. The EL model debuted with a MSRP of $380 and the new engine was good for 40 horsepower. There are of course other specifications worth sharing, but they won’t relate to this specific example – which …
Ending Soon – 1930 Indian 101 Scout with No Reserve
The Indian Scout was introduced in 1920 – eight years later the 101 Scout was released and some motorcycles consider it to be the most iconic Indian motorcycle ever built thanks to a bevy of racing-inspired upgrades. Said upgrades included a stronger frame, improved suspension, a longer wheelbase, and a front brake. However as the Great Depression took hold, Indian …
1976 Suzuki/BMW Custom
I really have no idea how to describe this thing. It started as a 1976 BMW R60, but thanks to someone named “Doc”, it’s now something else entirely and it’s powered by a 650cc engine from a Suzuki Savage cruiser.
Needs Work – 1970 Cushman Trackster
Post Listing Update: This Trackster did not meet reserve with 10 bids up to $1,215. In 1970, Cushman introduced the Trackster – a skid steer all terrain vehicle the likes of which have never been built since. Unfortunately, this example is not running and will need some work but I’m hoping someone out there is brave enough to give it …
2002 Buell M2 Cyclone
Harley engines in a chassis that could handle – that was the dream behind Buell ownership. Hope you like orange!
1982 Can Am Sonic 500
Introduced in 1982, the Sonic was Can-Am’s first four-stroke bike. It utilized an impressive 45 horsepower Rotax engine but it was a case of too little, too late. Can-Am’s parent company, Bombardier was just about ready to kill their dirt bike arm after the Sonic had been out for just one year, so by ’83 the production of Can-Am’s had …
Suitcase Cycle – 1973 Honda CL100
You can probably guess by the title of this post that there’s something special about this Honda CL100. Thanks to an ex-United Airlines pilot named Lawrence Shapiro, this bike could be fit into a suitcase so that you could take it with you on your private plane.
1970 Speedway Silver Shadow
Post Listing Update: This Speedway was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In the world of minibikes, the Speedway Silver Shadow may be the most collectible of them all. I’ve featured one in the past that did not meet reserve despite bidding up to $7,500.
Still in Crate – 1970 Rockford Tora 60
Post Sale Update: This Tora sold for $3,000 after 20 bids on eBay – but it keeps getting relisted… Rockford Motors of Rockford, Illinois was the final chapter of the Bridgestone Cycle Company, which eventually morphed into today’s Bridgestone Corporation, the well-known tire manufacturer. The history we’re concerned with began after WWII with the production of small motorbikes and exports …
Unusual Engine – 2007 Honda RC51 Chopper
Post Sale Update: This RC51 chopper sold for $7,000. 6-28-16 Update: Contributor Joe N notes that this bike is back up for sale, but this time it’s got a $1,500 price cut. If you’re interested, find it for sale in Hamilton, Virginia here on eBay. Normally, choppers are packing a V-Twin engine…just not the V-Twin from Honda’s RC51 sportbike! But …