Found in the 60s, Hodaka was a joint Japanese/American company that produced about $150k bikes between ’64 and ’78. Some riders believe that Hodaka started the trail bike revolution. Others may disagree with that, but no one can dispute that with names like the Road Toad, Dirt Squirt, Super Rat, and Combat Wombat, Hodaka had some of the best names …
1974 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Chopper
Named “The Dude”, this chopper started as a rebuilt shovelhead with about 3k miles on it (it now has an additional 1,000).
1947 Salsbury Imperial Rocket
Back in 1936, a man named E. Foster Salsbury co-developed the Salsbury Motor Glide, a scooter with an enclosed drivetrain underneath the seat. His later development of the first CVT to be used on a scooter made his product such a success that he even tried to license the design internationally. This design defined the second generation of scooters worldwide, …
Ending Soon – 1938 Moto Scoot Model B
In 1936, Normal Siegel created Moto Scoot with all of his assets and three employees. When Siegel served in the Amry for WWII, the company was taken over by financiers in Chicago who changed the name to American Moto Scoot. It would go on to be the nation’s most popular scooter for a few years, bigger than Cushman or Salisbury.
Never Titled – 2009 Buell 1125 CR
When Buell released the 1125R superbike, some people felt it was let down by a lack of finish. The “Cafe Racer” brother, called the 1125CR got much more love – here’s an example that’s never been titled.
Mexico City Police – 1984 Harley FLHP Electra Glide
If you believe the seller, Arlen Ness acquired a few surplus Harleys from the Mexican government in the earlier nineties. This example maintains cosmetic patina but it has received a mechanical restoration.
1929 Henderson KJ
In 1928, Excelsior hired Arthur Constantine away from Harley to become their Chief Engineer – he immediately redesigned their DeLuxe model into the KJ, also known as the Streamline. Henderson marketed it as having 57 new features, and it was capable of hitting 100 miles per hour.
Renee – 1981 Honda CB750 Chopper
View Post2005 Harley-Davidson VRSC Sidecar Off-Roader
8-10 Update: This 5x Ohlins rig is back up for sale with bidding up to $4,550 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay. Post-Listing Update: This crazy sidecar rig did not meet reserve at $7,623 after 23 bids on eBay. Three words you don’t expect to see in the same sentence: 1.) VRSC 2.) Sidecar 3.) Off-Roader Yet …
2012 Janus Halcyon 50
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View PostVintley – 1949 Vincent Rapide Chopper
Post-Sale Update: This Vincent Chopper sold for $27,000 after 29 bids on eBay. Here’s a Harley-Davidson K model frame that’s been raked and stretched to fit a Vincent Rapide engine that had been to Lightning specs. That’s a sentence I never expected to write out before…
1970 Indian Mini Bambino MM5A
The Indian MM5A, also known as the Indian Mini Bambino, was a mini bike designed for little children (4-5 year olds) to become familiar with motorcycles and the Indian brand. There were two marketing goals with this bike – encourage older riders to share the Indian experience with their children, and also prime the pump for the next generation of …
#4 – 1999 Victory V92C
By all accounts, the first generation of the Victory V92C was not an excellent bike – but the first bike for any new motorcycle manufacturer is bound to have some teething issues. Over 15 years later, Victory is still going strong, but it all gets traced back to the V92C. Here’s a special, one-owner example of the breed: #4 off …
37 Years New – 1978 Indian ME-100
Here’s a basically brand new example of a 40 year-old Indian ME-100 – one of the classic examples of Indian’s flirtation with tiny displacement off-road bikes. The ME-100 featured a Fuji F500K engine, which displaced 97cc. In 1974, the ME-100 got upgraded to a 22mm carb, and power went through a 5-speed transmission. If you’re curious, here’s a digital scan …